Rising monstrously from the Beijing city skyline is the Pangu 7 Star Hotel Beijing, a massive accommodation and China’s latest statement of luxury.
Part of the larger Pangu Plaza development, the Pangu 7 Star Hotel Beijing was designed by celebrated Taiwanese architect C.Y. Lee. With th hotel’s shape resembling that of a dragon, the facade and interiors also feature dragons and dragon motifs.
The ‘Sky Courtyard’ on the 23rd floor is the hotel’s most luxurious room and boasts a rooftop garden, wading pool and electronically retractable glass roof. All yours for approximately $146,400 a night.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Luxury-themed Hotels
- Opportunity to create unique and immersive hotel experiences through the use of thematic design elements.
- Destination Architecture
- Potential for architects and developers to create iconic buildings that become landmarks and attractions in their own right.
- Experiential Hospitality
- Emerging trend of offering guests memorable and interactive experiences that go beyond traditional hotel services.
Where This Applies
- Hospitality
- Innovative accommodation concepts can revolutionize the hospitality industry by attracting high-end clientele.
- Architecture
- Opportunity to push the boundaries of architectural design by creating landmark structures that capture attention and admiration.
- Tourism
- Unique and visually striking hotels can become tourist attractions, driving more visitors to a particular destination.
