Beijing Suite living room at The Peninsula Beijing

After halving the number of rooms to create sprawling apartments that start at 60 sqm, The Peninsula Beijing says it boasts among the most spacious hotel rooms in China.

The strategy goes counter to trends in the travel industry, which traditionally tries to cram as many seats or rooms aboard their planes and inside hotels in the aim of gaining as much revenue as possible.

Beijing Suite master bedroom

At the revamped Peninsula Beijing, however, guests can spread out among its new rooms which take design inspiration from the interior of luxury yachts, styled in hues of cream: Walls are adorned by Chinese artists and bespoke furnishings are finished by hand by local and luxury Italian designers.

Guests can control the lighting, temperature and order room service via tablets that are provided on the bedside and on room desks.

Beijing Suite dining room

The crown jewel of the hotel is The Loft, a 74 sqm space which takes over the top floor of the hotel. The suite spans two storeys and offers sweeping views of the city below via floor-to-ceiling windows.

Another tier of suites has also been created by combining 17 rooms to create living spaces that span 165 sqm with large living and dining spaces, dressing quarters and master bedroom.