CHAO SANLITUN BEIJING, GREATER CHINA
CHAO Sanlitun Beijing
No. 4 Worker’s Stadium East Road, Beijing
China
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
CHAO
Shareholders
Investment Fund
Date of Creation
September 2016
Hotel General Manager
William LATOUR – Managing Director: Consecutive to several executive postings for International Hotel Chains and founding a Luxury consultancy firm in Paris, William joined CHAO to drive the strategic, positioning and performance. William is originally from Bordeaux and holds an EMBA from NEOMA business school in France.
Hotel Positioning
5-star Luxury Lifestyle Hotel – Independent and not affiliated
Development Strategy
CHAO was created to be a nesting place for a community of millennial minded persons, providing it the opportunity to come together and share ideas, to build things, to help each other, to contribute to meaningful social causes and to enjoy life.
CHAO SANLITUN BEIJING
History & Story
CHAO was created to be a nesting place for a community of millennial minded persons, providing it the opportunity to come together and share ideas, to build things, to help each other, to contribute to meaningful social causes and to enjoy life.
Main Strengths, Special Touch
The essence of high end hospitality in a contemporary format; more than a place to stay; a hotel which facilitates social connections with heartfelt and intuitive service and details designed to making life simple and easy.
Location
In the heart of Sanlitun: the most happening scene for shopping, fashion, entertainment, dining and nightlife; three minutes walking to “Taikoo Li Shopping and Lifestyle Centre”, fifteen minutes driving to Beijing Central Business District, thirty minutes by car to Forbidden City and forty minutes’ drive to Beijing Capital International Airport.
Key sites/activities in the area
Sanlitun is the playground for the progressive and fashionable Chinese and expatriates. It boasts the country’s most active and avant-garde scene in lifestyle, fashion, dinning, nightlife and events.
With over 84 foreign embassies and representative offices of 7 international organizations it is the most international neighbourhood in the country.
Fun Facts
CHAO’s in-house editorial team creates inspiring positive social experiences promoting personal growth, such as: salons, workshops, performances and masters’ classes. Hotel guests are invited to attend these events.
CHAO ART CENTER integrates a state of the art print shop producing limited edition prints, guests are welcomed for a private tour.
CHAO prevents plastic for single use and reduces its waste and carbon food print.
Staying at CHAO allows to connect with the most avant-garde community of the creative industry and young entrepreneurs.
Children’s Corner
None
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
• CHAO Suite 80 (12) 80 m2 elegant setting reminiscent of an apartment with dining area, sofa lounge, ensuite bathroom with rain shower, bathtub and separate toilet
• CHAO Baby Suite 50 (36) 50m2 bathtub overlooking the city underneath, conceiled bathroom behind slidding wall panel
• CHAO Signature 60 (72) 60m2 freestanding bathtub near the bed
• CHAO Studio 50 (36) 50m2 conceiled bathroom behind slidding wall panel, walkin rain shower, separate toilets
• CHAO Twin 40 (24) 40m2 extra large twin beds
Restaurants & Bars
• LIVING ROOM & CLUB BAR Our house kitchen & bar, features a curated menu of International and Chinese inspired home-cooked cuisine in portion for sharing, Classic Cocktail, Artisanal wines and a Cigar Lounge
• DRAWING ROOM A sun-filled venue offers our signature Breakfast and an authentic English afternoon tea set, the open kitchen provides small workshops and cooking classes.
Wellness
• GYMNASIUM – 24 hours – Technogym equipped
• 3 treadmills, 2 Elliptical Cross Trainers, 2 Exercise bikes, 1 Multigyms and cable stations, 1 Rower, Free Weigh Dumbells rack, 2 benches, 1 Wall mounted Ladder, 1 Pilate reformer Machine, 1 Scale with body analyser, yoga mats, stretching tatami
• Water, Isotonic drink, Headphones, Towel provided
Corporate & Celebration Events
• Ballroom: 500 M2 Multi-function room with stage, lighting, integrated LED screen, lighting, pre-function foyer and openair terrace
• Glass House: architecture masterwork with daylight and integrated sound and customisable light
• Board Room: for corporate meetings and workshops to 25 attendees.
• Club Room: multi-function accommodating up to 30, wall-to-wall LED screen, perfect for private gatherings of any kind.
• Penthouse and Swimming Pool Deck: for media interview, product launches and social gatherings.
Extra Notable Features
• Connect to a local community
Guests are granted access to the events and happenings for CHAO’s local subscribers during their stay at the hotel, providing the opportunity to plug into Beijing’s most active and influential community and connect with like-minded people new and familiar, giving guests the opportunity to discover and learn.
• CHAO Monthly events guide
Art & Lifestyle – Happening every month, Mini-Festivals will feature specially curated series of art and cultural events as well as lifestyle experiences. Through performances, art education, forums and screening, we want to create a quality lifestyle that is a life full of art, the enjoyment of brilliant flavours as well as a consciousness of beauty and health.
Hotel and restaurant Awards
• Conde Nast TravelerHot List 2017
• Wallpaper* Best Urban Hotels 2017 Shortlist
• Travel Weekly China Best Design Hotel of the Year 2017
• Voyage Best Design Hotel 2016
• The Bund Best Cultural Value Award 2016
Number of employees
220