The Commune by the Great Wall Kempinski's natural setting is intensely
beautiful.
42 villas, ranging in size from 4 to 6 bedrooms and offering a total of 236
rooms and suites, are dispersed along the steep slope of the serene valley. Each
House frames dramatic views of the sinuous landscape and The Great Wall. There
is also a private path to the original Great Wall at the Commune. The Club House
serves multiple purposes and houses a courtyard restaurant, a conference centre,
a terrace/lounge, a fitness centre, a gallery, a cinema plus a library attired
in purple and peacock feathers. The Commune by the Great Wall Kempinski
has become a showcase of contemporary Chinese and Asian architecture. It has
been widely covered by both Chinese and international media as a momentous
breakthrough in architectural history in China and Asia.
The Commune by the Great Wall Kempinski has been constantly selected
in the world’s best hotels lists. In December 2005, Commune by the Great Wall
Kempinski was named by Business Week as a “New Architectural Wonder of China.”
It is the only hotel from mainland China selected by Condé Nast Traveler as one
of “100 Hot Hotels in the World” in 2004 and was included in the Tatler Travel
Guide, 2005 as one of "the 101 Best Hotels", ranked among the 10 best "Boutique"
hotel
The Commune by the Great Wall Kempinski has accommodated famous guests
including Hollywood actresses Renee Zellweger and Michelle Yeoh, director
Anthony Minghella, Hong Kong celebrity designer Flora Cheong, Hong Kong tycoon
Richard Lee, Tod’s founder - Delle Valle, F1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya, tennis
star Serena Williams, and soccer coach Arie Haan.
The Commune by the Great Wall Kempinski is also the perfect place for
corporate retreats and parties as well as product launches of high-end luxury
brands. Its recent clients include Porsche, BMW, GE, Missoni, Sony and Hermès.
Διαμονή:
42 villas, ranging in size from 4 to 6 bedrooms, are dispersed along the
steep slope of the serene valley. Each House frames dramatic views of the
sinuous landscape and The Great Wall, which is accessible by a path on the
property.
President Villas in Walnut Valley (the initial collection) 11 (46 rooms)
Villas in Rock Valley – newly built 21
Suites 3
Deluxe Room 1
Superior Room 55
Standard Room 131
Total number of rooms and suites 236
Room Amenities
TV
Air-conditioning
Phone
Fax on request
Video/DVD
Hi-Fi
Complimentary wireless-LAN
Mini bar
Balcony or terrace
Συνεδριακοί Χώροι:
The Commune by the Great Wall is fully equipped with extensive conference and event facilities and can provide guests with meticulous service and a variety of conference and meeting settings to accommodate gatherings of all types. Whether the event be a business conference, theme-based activity, or a relaxing holiday, the Commune offers comprehensive, one-stop customized services to cater to unique customer needs.
Ιστορία :
Since its opening as both a boutique hotel and a semi-architectural museum in
October, 2002, the Commune has become a must-visit place in China
and received over 200,000 visitors across the world. The Commune is a private
collection of contemporary architecture designed by 12 Asian architects. It was
exhibited a the 2002 Biennale di Venezia.
A special prize to an individual patron of architectural works was awarded to
Ms Zhang Xin, the mastermind and the investor of the project for her “bold
personal initiative which emphasizes the role of 12 Asian architects in building
privately-owned houses in a definitely contemporary manner.” The exhibited
project model, made of wood and cardboard, has been collected by the Centre
Pompidou, Paris, as its first permanent collection from China. The management of
the commune was taken over by Kempinski Hotels & Resorts in August, 2005, and
the Commune was then renamed “Commune by the Great Wall Kempinski”.
Υπηρεσίες & Παροχές :
The Club House serves multiple purposes and houses:
a courtyard restaurant
a lounge
a Business centre
a gallery
a cinema
a fitness centre
a library
Room service
Private butler service
Concierge services
Private Movie Theatre for up to 40 guests
Since September 2006, two new Café/Delis offer breakfast as well as style
snacks throughout the day. (Seasonal)
Εστιατόρια & Μπαρ:
The Commune by the Great Wall Kempinski is also a culinary destination,
serving authentic, local specialties from five regions of China in each
restaurant, prepared by chefs from each region and presented with a contemporary
twist.
Courtyard Restaurant is open 7 days a week (8 a.m. -9 p.m.)
The Terrace Lounge, with views of The Great Wall, serves both Chinese
and Western cuisines. Open 7 days a week (8 a.m. -9 p.m.), the Terrace
Lounge is also open for leisurely weekend brunches from April to October,
weather permitting.
Pink Bar and Lounge.
Four Seasons Restaurant is available for private dining.
Two Café/Delis serve drinks and light snacks throughout the day. (
Seasonal)
Άλλες Πληροφορίες:
Commune Of The Children - Kids' Club The Kids’ Club is one of a kind, specially designed for children aged 2-12
and under the supervision of a trained Manager. The club interior anticipates
our smaller guests’ needs with colourful children-size furniture and a
comfortable, welcoming environment. Activities which can be organised range from
nature trail walks to gardening, cooking, arts & crafts, star gazing, swimming
in the outdoor pool and camping.
Architecture & Design Furniture and other interior decoration pieces collected by Commune by
the Great Wall Kempinski are from such distinguished designers as Serge
Mouille, Thierry Hoppe, Von Robinson, Philippe Starck, Alex Strub, Claudio
Colucci, Ross Menuez, Kaname Okajima, Jonas Damon, Karim Rashid, Matthew Hilton,
Marc Newson and Michael Young.
Architects of Commune by the Great Wall Kempinski are Gary Chang (
Hong Kong), Shigeru Ban (Japan), Cui Kai (China), Rocco Yim (Hong Kong), Chien
Hsueh-Yi (Taiwan), Antonio Ochoa (China), Kengo Kuma (Japan), Kanika R’kul (Thailand),
Kay Ngee Tan (Singapore), Nobuaki Furuya (Japan), Yung Ho Chang (China), Seung
H-Sang (South Korea).
Περιοχή:
The Great Wall Exit at Shuiguan, Badaling Highway, Beijing, People’s Republic
of China.
Located in the Shuiguan mountains amidst 8 square kilometres of private land, 1
hour’s drive away from Beijing Capital International Airport, 20 kilometres away
from the main train station (Qing Long Qiao station) and 50 minutes’ drive from
Beijing city centre, the property enjoys an easy access via the Badaling
Expressway. 15 minutes’ drive from Badaling private airport, available for
helicopters (20 minutes’ transfer from Beijing Capital International Airport)
and small aircrafts on the 800 metres long runway.
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