# Dragon-Shaped Hotels The Pangu 7 Star Hotel Beijing Makes a Stunning Statement By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-11-24 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pangu-7-star-hotel-beijing References: [luxury-insider](http://www.luxury-insider.com/Current_Affairs/post/2009/11/24/Pangu-7-Star-Hotel-Beijing-China.aspx) & [panprd.cn](http://www.panprd.cn/en/) Rising monstrously from the Beijing city skyline is the Pangu 7 Star Hotel Beijing, a [massive accommodation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-hans) and China’s latest statement of [luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocco-forte-house). 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kymaia-hotel)’ 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Themed Hotel Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/island-shangri-la.md) - [Sculptural Concrete Hotel Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleeping-lab.md) - [Opulent Dragon-Themed Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/montblanc-3.md) - [Mansion-Topped Surreal Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marison-heler.md) - [Sculptural Dynamic London Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peninsula-hotel.md) - [Dragon-Themed Drone Light Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legend-of-the-dragon-gate.md) - [Dragon-Inspired Restaurant Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restaurant-partnership.md) - [Opulent Culturally-Inspired Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bulgari-hotel-tokyo.md) - [Luxury Vegan Hotel Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mandarin-oriental-1.md)