A resort in the city center

People say the lobby is the soul of a hotel. But not at Jianguo Hotel. Here, the soul is definitely in the garden that serves as a backdrop for the lobby.

A garden in any other place might be nothing unusual, but right in the center of a busy metropolis, a stone's throw away from both the Forbidden City and the Central Business District, it is a rare luxury.

While making reservations, make sure to ask for a room with a view of the garden. Every room comes with its own deck, where you can kick off your shoes and enjoy miniature nature in full bloom. However, you cannot appear au naturel because you'll be visible to others as well.