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For travelers mixing embassy appointments with Sanlitun shopping and dining, this address keeps business and leisure within the same neighborhood.

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CHAR's open kitchen pairs steakhouse cooking with Sanlitun views, giving dinner a more theatrical setting than a conventional hotel restaurant.

Room to consider

Ask which rooms face Sanlitun if city views matter; compare suite layouts separately, since outlooks vary across the accommodations.

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Ask whether your selected rate includes Club InterContinental before booking; the 22nd-floor lounge is worth planning around for its Sanlitun outlook.

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InterContinental Beijing Sanlitun

InterContinental Beijing Sanlitun is set in one of Beijing's most energetic districts, surrounded by fashion, dining, offices, galleries, and late-night city life. The hotel opened in 2016 and still feels tied to Sanlitun's modern rhythm: high floors, sharp views, strong restaurants, and a sense of movement outside the door. It is a useful base for guests who want Beijing with style, access, and a clear contrast to the older ceremonial heart of the capital.

Luxury
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Rooms

  • 309 309

Hotel Style

  • Relaxed Relaxed

Leisure

  • Fitness Fitness
  • Pool Pool
  • Spa Spa
  • Sauna Sauna

Experiences

  • Culture Culture
  • City Vibe City Vibe

Facilities

  • Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair Accessible

Rooms & Suites at InterContinental Beijing Sanlitun

Classic Room
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Classic Room

484 sqft
From 296 USD

Geometric lines trace the pale wall above the padded headboard, with metallic pendant lamps on either side. The bedroom mixes wood flooring, a patterned rug...

Classic City View High Floor Room
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Classic City View High Floor Room

484 sqft
From 331 USD

A round table and chair sit beside the windows, with the sleeping area farther into the room. Tall shelves house the drinks station. Pale wall...

Premium Room
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Premium Room

538 sqft
From 350 USD

In the featured interior, a table and chair sit beside the bedroom. A curved lamp lights this area for work or reading. Pale panels and...

Classic Club Room
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Classic Club Room

484 sqft
From 401 USD

The twin layout places a round table by the window, with a chair for working or breakfast. Tall, open shelves hold the drinks station, while...

Junior Suite
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Junior Suite

538 sqft
From 454 USD

A rounded column and a circular blue rug give the bedroom an unusual shape. The desk follows the window line, with a chair positioned beside...

Junior City View Suite
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Junior City View Suite

753 sqft
From 540 USD

The seating runs along the windows, with a long blue sofa facing a low coffee table. Nearby, two chairs surround a round table for a...

Junior CBD View Suite
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Junior CBD View Suite

969 sqft
From 679 USD

Wide windows follow the seating area, where a sofa and a round table with chairs sit apart from the bed. The layout remains open, giving...

Junior Sanlitun View Suite
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Junior Sanlitun View Suite

753 sqft
From 731 USD

A blue sofa and a low table occupy the window side of the room, leaving a separate place to sit away from the bed. A...

Ambassador Suite
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Ambassador Suite

969 sqft
From 873 USD

Curved windows follow the bedroom, with an armchair beside the glass. A sofa faces a round coffee table in the lounge. Glass panels and a...

Terrace Suite
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Terrace Suite

947 sqft
From 1’012 USD

Glazed doors lead from the bedroom towards the outdoor seating. A sofa, two chairs and a coffee table furnish the terrace, with a lounger and...

Presidential Suite
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Presidential Suite

2,637 sqft
From 10’061 USD

In the pictured layout, a broad grey sofa and two pale armchairs face a low, dark table in the main lounge. Windows run along the...

Premium City View Room
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Premium City View Room

538 sqft
On Request

The pictured room has a table for work or meals, with a curved lamp rising over the seating. A pale padded headboard stands against a...

Sanlitun is known for shopping, restaurants, embassies, bars, and a more international side of Beijing. Staying here places guests near Taikoo Li Sanlitun, local dining streets, nightlife, and business addresses, while still keeping the Forbidden City, Jingshan Park, and other major landmarks within reach by car or metro.

The hotel is also close to Beijing Capital International Airport compared with many western parts of the city. IHG notes the airport is about 23.6 kilometres away, though traffic can change travel time. For short business trips or weekend stays, that access matters.

Beijing is a city of strong contrasts. A morning might include imperial architecture, an afternoon meeting in Chaoyang, and an evening in Sanlitun. InterContinental Beijing Sanlitun works because it lets guests move between those worlds while returning to a polished, high-rise base.

The hotel was launched with 300 guestrooms and suites, many designed with contemporary interiors, large windows, and city views. Rooms are built for guests who may work, dine, shop, and explore in the same day. The style is modern and clean, with a focus on light, texture, comfort, and practical technology.

Guestrooms give travelers a calm place to reset from Beijing's scale. The city can feel vast and intense, so a quiet room above Sanlitun has real value. Good bedding, work space, seating, and broad windows help the stay feel efficient without becoming cold.

Suites and Club rooms add more space and a stronger sense of privacy. They are useful for longer stays, business travel, or guests who want views and a more private rhythm. The best rooms make Sanlitun feel close but not intrusive.

Dining is one of the hotel's clearest strengths. IHG currently highlights four dining venues, including The Florist, Ying Chinese, CHAR Bar & Grill, and Lobby Lounge. The range covers afternoon tea, Cantonese cooking, steakhouse dining, drinks, and social spaces that match Sanlitun's varied energy.

CHAR Bar & Grill has earned MICHELIN recognition and a Black Pearl one-diamond award. It focuses on premium steak, wine, an open-kitchen setting, and views over Sanlitun. That makes it more than a standard hotel grill. It is a strong dinner option even for guests who have many restaurants nearby.

Ying Chinese brings Cantonese cuisine, dim sum, barbecue, and seasonal ingredients into a polished third-floor setting. The Florist adds a floral garden mood for afternoon tea and lighter moments, while the Lobby Lounge works for meetings, coffee, and pauses between plans.

Club InterContinental is located on the 22nd floor, surrounded by panoramic windows and views over Sanlitun. For eligible guests, it gives the stay a calmer high-floor layer, with a place to begin the day, pause between meetings, or settle before dinner.

The hotel also has an indoor pool, fitness facilities, spa and massage options, and full-service amenities that help balance the pace of Beijing. These features matter in a city where distances, traffic, weather, and dense schedules can make recovery time essential.

The pool and wellness areas are not about escaping the destination completely. They make it easier to enjoy the city. Guests can explore hard, dine late, take meetings, and still return to a space that helps reset the body and mood.

Sanlitun gives immediate access to some of Beijing's best-known retail and nightlife. Taikoo Li Sanlitun, cafes, bars, clubs, and design-led shops are close by. This makes the hotel especially useful for guests who want evenings to feel easy rather than planned weeks in advance.

At the same time, the classic city is not far away. The Forbidden City, Tiananmen area, hutong neighborhoods, temples, galleries, and museums can all be part of the trip. The hotel works best when guests allow both sides of Beijing to appear: the modern social district and the older capital.

A good day might move from a museum to a client lunch, then back for a swim, dinner at CHAR, or drinks in Sanlitun. The location keeps that kind of range manageable.

InterContinental Beijing Sanlitun is also a strong business address. Meeting rooms, banquet spaces, restaurants, and high-floor views support corporate stays, product launches, dinners, and private events. The surrounding district adds energy, which can help a business trip feel less isolated.

For event guests, the appeal is a mix of service, setting, and neighborhood. Attendees can meet inside the hotel, eat well, then step into Sanlitun without needing a long transfer. For leisure guests, that same structure brings ease and choice.

The hotel is not trying to be a heritage palace or a hidden courtyard property. Its role is modern Beijing: vertical, social, polished, and plugged into one of the city's most active districts.

The hotel also works well for repeat Beijing travelers. Guests who already know the main monuments may use Sanlitun as a more social base, with easier dinners, shopping, and late returns. That gives the stay a different city rhythm.

InterContinental Beijing Sanlitun is a strong choice for travelers who want contemporary rooms, excellent dining, Club access, indoor pool facilities, and a location close to shopping and nightlife. It suits business travelers, couples, repeat Beijing visitors, and guests who prefer a modern district over a purely historic setting.

The hotel is best for those who want Beijing to feel dynamic but manageable. Sanlitun gives the energy. The hotel gives the structure, views, service, and calm needed to enjoy it well.

Choose it for a stay where the city stays alive outside the door. Restaurants, shops, and nightlife are close, while Beijing's grand landmarks remain part of the journey.

Why we love this hotel

Why we love this hotel

Ying Chinese brings Cantonese cooking and open-kitchen theater into the hotel, offering a dinner choice distinct from CHAR's steaks.

The heated indoor pool and whirlpool offer a sheltered swimming option when guests want a break from Sanlitun's busy streets.

The Florist offers floral pastries and teas in a quieter café setting, giving guests an easy pause between city outings.

Location of InterContinental Hotels BEIJING SANLITUN

1 South Sanlitun Road, Chaoyang, Beijing, 100027, China

Weather at InterContinental Beijing Sanlitun

Beijing

What to Know About InterContinental Beijing Sanlitun

Is InterContinental Beijing Sanlitun worth it?

Yes. InterContinental Beijing Sanlitun is worth it for travelers who want a stylish base in Beijing's Sanlitun district. It suits business guests, shoppers, couples, food lovers, and visitors who want restaurants, nightlife, and retail close by.

Where is InterContinental Beijing Sanlitun located?

InterContinental Beijing Sanlitun is located at No. 1 South Sanlitun Road in Chaoyang District, Beijing. The hotel sits in one of the city's most active lifestyle areas, close to shopping, dining, embassies, and office districts.

Is InterContinental Beijing Sanlitun close to Taikoo Li Sanlitun?

Yes. InterContinental Beijing Sanlitun is very close to Taikoo Li Sanlitun. This makes the hotel practical for shopping, restaurants, cafes, bars, designer stores, and a more social Beijing stay.

What are the rooms like at InterContinental Beijing Sanlitun?

Rooms and suites at InterContinental Beijing Sanlitun have a modern city style with large windows and polished finishes. Selected categories offer Sanlitun views, club access, larger layouts, or suites designed for longer stays and entertaining.

Does InterContinental Beijing Sanlitun have Club InterContinental?

Yes. InterContinental Beijing Sanlitun offers Club InterContinental for eligible room categories and lounge guests. Club access is useful for private check-in, quieter work time, added refreshments, and a more controlled hotel rhythm.

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