The PuXuan Hotel and Spa: Where Contemporary Design Meets Cultural Heritage in the Heart of Beijing

The PuXuan Hotel and Spa: Where Contemporary Design Meets Cultural Heritage in the Heart of Beijing

Asia's 10 Recommended Hotels 2026

Text by: Fabian Ooi / Photos Courtesy of The PuXuan Hotel and Spa - 17 January 2026


During any journey, staying at a hotel that truly satisfies always makes the experience better. With that in mind, our editorial team has curated Asia’s 10 Recommended Hotels 2026, selecting outstanding properties from cities across Malaysia, Singapore, China, Thailand, Japan, and the Philippines for your reference.

Hotel Exterior 酒店建筑外观

Tea Room 酒店四层茶轩Tea Room 酒店四层茶轩

Located at No.1 Wangfujing Street, adjacent to the Forbidden City and in the same landmark building as Guardian Art Center, The PuXuan Hotel and Spa is part of Asia’s first one-stop art exchange complex, integrating art fair & exhibitions, auctions, education, a bookstore, artwork storage facilities, and a hotel. Far from a conventional luxury hotel, The PuXuan embodies an understated, immersive aesthetic where architecture, material, and daily rituals converge into a quietly lived expression of contemporary Chinese culture.

Comprising 92 rooms and 24 suites, handcrafted and artisanal furniture by SHANG XIA, only the finest materials available, along with state-of-the-art technology, creates a guestroom experience unparalleled in the capital today. The hotel’s interior design is brought to life by Shanghai-based design firm MQ-studio, which seamlessly integrates luxury and understated metaphorical design throughout the modern sphere. Each area within the hotel features contemporary design details emphasised by uniquely Chinese cultural influences, handcrafted furniture, and artisanal pieces. 

Rive Gauche - Main Dining 左岸法餐厅Rive Gauche - Bar 左岸酒吧

 Rive Gauche

More than just a modern French restaurant, Rive Gauche is a multifaceted space that captivates all the senses. Its carefully crafted layout cleverly divides the restaurant, bar, art zone, and outdoor terrace, offering a unique experience that goes beyond dining. Here, guests can immerse themselves in an artistic ambiance, serenaded by soothing background melodies, and indulge in delectable culinary creations and exquisite cocktails, all while being treated to the refined elegance of classic French service.

Fu Chun Ju Chinese Restaurant 富春居中餐厅Fu Chun Ju Chinese Restaurant Tea Pairing 富春居餐配茶

Fu Chun Ju

Fu Chun Ju offers a journey into the extraordinary, culinary world of Chef Waikit Yeung; one in which he and his team pay homage to time-honoured Cantonese flavours, interpreted in contemporary and exciting new ways. Designed as a contemporary tribute to the capital’s traditional Hutong home, the thoughtfully conceived variety of non-intrusive open and private spaces with their clean and simple lines, features Beijing’s famed hues with an aesthetic of amber glass, delicate timbers, and stone. With a strong emphasis on seasonality of ingredients, Chef Yeung’s cuisine is characterised by its meticulous preparation and nuanced flavours, be it his delicate dim sum, roast meats, claypot dishes or his exquisite seafood preparations.

Guerlain Spa Living Space

Guerlain Spa at the PuXuan

Guerlain has unveiled its first flagship Spa in mainland China at The PuXuan Hotel and Spa in Beijing. Marking a milestone for the brand, this new space extends the heritage of the world’s first Beauty Institute,. opened in 1939 at 68 Avenue des Champs-Élysées. It embraces the philosophy of honouring the spirit of each place to create a bespoke, immersive journey for the senses. More than a destination, the Guerlain Spa at The PuXuan Hotel and Spa is a living expression of beauty and well-being, where the senses awaken, time slows, and every moment becomes a sensorial reverie.

The PuXuan Hotel and Spa
Website: thepuxuan.com/en/
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