Waldorf Astoria mixes old and new for timeless, iconic feel

Guests urged to create unforgettable memories at inspirational new hutong courtyard, Fu Chao reports.

Stepping into the Waldorf Astoria Beijing it looks more like a private mansion than a hotel. A long hallway leads guests to the lifts, stairs and the extraordinary hotel where the visit really begins.

The hotel is in the capital's bustling and traditional Wangfujing district and the square, and its bronze building stands as a timeless presence in front of the newly opened Waldorf Astoria Hutong Courtyard.