Opening with great fanfare in 2012, the Four Seasons Beijing has an enviable position in the heart of the Central Business District. This convenient location, combined with the 24-hour business centre and well-appointed meeting rooms, makes it an obvious choice for those conducting business in the city. However, practicalities aside, the hotel also looks great, with interiors by Hirsch Bedner Associates, DiLeonardo and SPIN Designs which merge Chinese Imperial flair with modern touches. The two elegant restaurants offer creative takes on both Italian and Chinese cuisine and are good enough to qualify as must-visit venues in their own right.

However, it’s the hotel’s attentiveness that really sets the Four Seasons apart from the countless other luxury hotels in the city. From babysitting facilities to the around the clock laundry and room service, it’s hard to imagine how they could make their guests feel more at ease. Aside from conducting their business for them, of course.