Stylish Boutique Hotels House Beijing’s Best Eateries

　　While a decision to stay in Beijing must involve a taste of authentic northern Chinese dishes, you will also find a lively street food culture as well as a vast repertoire of Asian and western-inspired restaurants, many housed in the city’s stylish boutique hotels.
　　Beijing has a limitless array of food options for travellers. As you travel in Beijing you will notice food stalls and markets dotted along its streets and hutongs, brimming with authentic tastes of Beijing.
　　From Peking (or Beijing) Roast Duck (the city’s signature dish) to warming Mongolian Hot Pot or spicy Gong Bao Ji Ding, traditional fare will have you wanting to travel China (Beijing in particular) again.
　　This former imperial city also boasts global flavours including middle eastern, Asian and western and some of the best restaurants are found nestled inside Beijing’s boutique hotels. Here are just a few standouts to tantalise the taste buds.
　　Best Japanese
　　Our personal pick is Morio, headed by renowned international Japanese chef Morio Sakayori. Morio delivers delicious, innovative Japanese cuisine in an elegant setting, conveniently located on the ground floor of Hotel G. This stylish boutique hotel can be found in Beijing’s popular Sunlitan district.
　　Another authentic Japanese restaurant to visit if you stay in Sunlitan is Hatsume, which delivers with its fresh sashimi and sushi.
　　Best French
　　Award-winning Brasserie Flo is regarded as one of the best French restaurants in Beijing and boasts prompt service and classic French dishes including onion soup and steak au poivre.
　　Best cheese and wine
　　For an unrivalled cheese platter and extensive wine list check out Scarlett, at Hotel G. If Morio wasn’t enough, this is another reason you really must visit this chic hotel in Beijing…
　　Best Middle Eastern
　　If kebabs and hummus are what you are craving, you will find some great Middle Eastern dining in the popular stylish boutique hotel district of Sunlitan. Rumi has an outdoor section and serves hearty salads, stews and burgers, which can be washed down by non-alcoholic fruit juices and refreshing sherbets.
　　Best Thai
　　Hot and spicy Tom Yum or rich green curries are popular with Beijingers as well as the many tourists who choose to stay in Beijing. Purple Haze is one of the busiest Thai restaurants (you will need to make a reservation) and is located near the Workers Stadium in the Sunlitan area.
　　Best classic Chinese
　　If it’s your first opportunity to travel in Beijing, take the time to visit a classic Chinese restaurant. Opulent Baijia Dayua in the Haidian district has all the faux-Qing trappings including staff in traditional outfits and floor entertainment including Peking opera.
　　Beijing is not only decked out with some of the most stylish hotels in China, it also boasts a seemingly never-ending gastric experience. For a true taste of northern Chinese cuisine, be sure to try the local dishes from the food stalls and markets. The international flavours of Asian, European and western cuisines are also on offer.
　　For the best advice on eating out be sure to ask the concierge of the stylish boutique hotel you’ve checked into as more often than not they will be your best source of up-to-date and local information.
　　Then sit back and enjoy your meal!

10 of the best boutique hotels Brighton

10 of the best boutique hotels Brighton – England’s hippest sea side city also has a fabulous selection of boutique hotels. Whether you have deep pockets or a shoe string budget you can choose from a number of great places including the kooky Sea Spray, the retro chic Hotel Una or the futuristic Myhotel. Here are ten of our favourite boutique hotels Brighton:

Hotel Pelirocco

Claiming to be England’s most rock n roll hotel, from the moment you enter Pelirocco you’ll realise they do things a little differently. This unique boutique hotel has earned itself a reputation for being the premiere pit stop for everyone from DJ’s and rockstars to actors and comedians. All of the boutique hotel’s 19 stylishly themed rooms are inspired by pop culture, music and glamour – ranging from the unusual to the erotic. One of the rooms is designed to look like a space age capsule and another features a pole and mirrors on the ceiling, promising the ultimate “dirty weekend.” For those seeking even more entertainment downstairs you’ll find a PlayStation and cocktail bar and private karaoke lounge.

Prices from £50 a night.

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Hotel Una

One of the most popular boutique hotels Brighton, Hotel Una is a chic hotel promising a mixture of high design and a homely atmosphere. The rooms are all different in layout and feel with many having more in common with private apartments. No expense is spared on decor and only furnishings with the highest standards are chosen - think organic woods, natural fabrics, plasma TVs and plenty of contemporary art. Stand out rooms offer luxurious extras such as a Jacuzzi, free-standing bath or a super king sized bed. Little details seem very important here and champagne and strawberries, cake, rose petals and even balloons are available if required.

Prices from £110 a night.

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Myhotel

Myhotel pulls out all the stops to provide the ultimate funky hotel experience. Reflecting its trendy North Laine surroundings the accommodation offers bespoke artwork, bright space-age interiors and cutting-edge technology. From the futuristic lobby to the ultra-modern urban cocktail lounge the decor is tasteful, bold and achingly hip. Expect flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi and stylish sound systems in all of rooms but if you really want to impress try a superior room with floor to ceiling windows or a serene ‘Artist’s studio’ – two of which have circular beds.

Prices from £65 a night.

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Drakes

Voted one of the ‘Top 50 New Boutique Hotels’ in the World by Conde Nast, Drakes is proof that most good things come in small packages. The narrow sea-front townhouse has captured the hearts of so many of its guests and has even seen the likes of Kylie Minogue, Woody Allen and Fatboy Slim through it’s doors. With a ‘splash of Indochine French colonialism and a touch of decadence’ you’ll find romantic bespoke rooms complete with huge beds, Egyptian cotton linens, flat screen televisions and mostly sea views. Head to the basement for fine dining and cocktails whipped up by an award-winning barman.

Prices from £89 a night.

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Neo Hotel

Hotel Neo is one of the few hotels that manages to combine luxury boutique interiors with very affordable room rates. All rooms are individually designed and decorated by its interior stylist (Elle Decoration) owner. Each guest room features elegant and gorgeous details such as Art Deco fabrics, vintage chic furniture and original 1930s printed wallpaper by respected vintage manufacturers. With an obsessive attention to detail you’ll also find handmade satin kimonos, a DVD library and a large range of organic signature toiletries. An excellent choice for a stylish hotel that wont break the bank.

Prices from £49 a night.

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Hotel Du Vin

Chic, glossy and one-time winner of the UK’s favourite hotel is Hotel du Vin, Brighton’s addition to the small chain of ultra-hip hotels. Accommodation for the style conscious, this boutique hotel pandas beautifully to Brighton’s more upmarket aspirations. All 37 rooms are exceptionally spacious and come complete with custom built beds, crisp Egyptian bedlinen, an enormous walk-in monsoon shower and stand alone bath tubs. With a nod to it’s sea side surroundings you’ll also find driftwood decor and a handy end-of-pier telescope perfect for getting a closer look at the nearby coastline. Only a stone’s throw from the beach and housed in a beautiful gothic revival building – do you really need any more reasons to stay?

Prices from £103 per night.

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Sea Spray Hotel

One of the boutique hotels Brighton which is great for those on a budget. Definitely a hotel to choose if you’re looking for something a little different (and maybe a little bizarre). With funkily themed rooms the Sea Spray is the last word in sea-side fun and affordability. Choose from one of the 20 themed rooms – the Elvis room comes with guitar and memorabilia, the Moroccan room with a Fez hat and Eastern drapes and in Boudoir expect a four poster bed and plenty of red velvet. All of the rooms are very reasonably priced but if you’re looking for a bit more luxury then opt for the ‘New York Penthouse’ or the Sussex Suite (which comes with it’s very own courtyard). There’s even an onsite spa offering everything from facials and saunas to clairvoyance.

Prices from £50 a night.

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The Oriental

Once home to the infamous Brighton Belle nightclub (where UK favorites DJs Boy George and FatBoy Slim were regular performers) The Oriental is still the chosen hangout for Brighton’s art and music crowd. In fact it’s quite a Brighton institution recommended frequently by Time Out, Lonely Planet and The Guardian. It’s a small friendly boutique guesthouse with environmentally friendly credentials – it runs on green electricity, recycles 70 per cent of its waste and serves only hearty but organic food at breakfast. The interiors are stylish in a laid back way with light oceanic colours and crisp white linens, creating an calming oasis only a street away from all the beach action. Head downstairs to one of Brighton’s favourite bars adorned with an eclectic mix of kaleidoscopic mosaic tables, fairy lights and walls hung with local artists’ work.

Prices from £45 a night.

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Square hotel

Something of a misnomer this hotel is anything but square. In fact this reasonably priced small Brighton boutique hotel offers immaculate contemporary interiors and a fashionable central location. Cool, contemporary and about as far away as you can get from the traditional B&B, pick Square and you’ll find yourself having a very sleek version of a sea-side getaway. Its pièce de résistance is a luxurious penthouse-style suite, unusually located in the basement. One room even contains a state-of-the-art ‘Cocoon massage chair’ ensuring that you will really relax on your weekend break.

Prices from £64 a night.

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Artist Residence Hotel

Artist Residence is said to be the UK’s first urban art hotel. Having once appeared on the popular TV show “The Hotel Inspector” the residence is now basking in praise thanks to its new refurbishment and much improved service. Local artists have been allowed a free reign in this boutique bed and breakfast and the result is bright, colourful and individually designed rooms. The Artist Residence also hosts regular not-for-profit gallery events, showcasing some of Brighton’s most talented artists. Located only five minutes away from the main beach, many of the rooms are blessed with some fine sea views.