Kempinski's 526-room Beijing flagship in the Diplomatic District, on the Liangma River since 1992.
BrandKempinski Hotels
DestinationBeijing
RegionAsia
Price TierTier 1 ($1k-$2k)
SettingUrban luxury hotel by the Liangma River
Best ForBusiness travelers in the Diplomatic District, repeat Kempinski guests collecting properties, families seeking European service standards in Beijing, conference-driven stays.
PrivacySocial & Vibrant
ServiceExceptional personalized service
ButlerStandard luxury service
Private PoolNo
Built1992
Renovated2012
Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center opened in 1992 in the city's Diplomatic District along the Liangma River, with a 2012 renovation updating the 526 rooms and suites. The property runs Kempinski's European grand-hotel service format — formal arrival, evening turndown, table service at breakfas
Key Features
Multiple dining options including international and local cuisine
Extensive wellness facilities including a spa and fitness center
Modern conference and event spaces
Indoor swimming pool
Close proximity to major attractions and the airport
Dining
Kempi Deli
Dragon Palace
Paulaner Bräuhaus
Honzen Japanese Restaurant
Kranzlers Restaurant & Bar
Signature Experience
Dinner at Paulaner Bräuhaus — Kempinski's signature German brewery format, which runs more authentically here than at most international hotel beer-hall attempts.
Kempinski's European grand-hotel service discipline in Beijing's Diplomatic District, with five distinct restaurants including the Paulaner Bräuhaus brewery format. The dual World Travel Awards recognition for city hotel and conference hotel is unusual in Beijing's luxury tier.
Signature Suite: Kempinski Suite
Luxury 5-star rooms and suites with contemporary design interiors and city views
Accolades
Chinas Leading City Hotel 2025, Chinas Leading Conference Hotel 2025, Chinas Leading City Hotel 2024, Chinas Leading Conference Hotel
Best time: September through November delivers Beijing's finest luxury conditions, with the famous golden autumn light illuminating the Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven, and the Great Wall at its most photogenic.
Demand: Beijing maintains strong luxury demand year-round as China's political and cultural capital, with Golden Week in October creating the most intense domestic demand spike. International luxury tourism peaks in spring and autumn when the city's heritage sites are most atmospheric.
Pricing: Ultra-luxury hutong-adjacent and CBD tower properties maintain premium pricing year-round, with major political events, CIFTIS trade fair, and Golden Week creating meaningful demand spikes. The finest courtyard hotels command consistent premiums for their heritage addresses throughout the year.
Insider tip: Arrange exclusive private dawn access to the Forbidden City's inner courtyards before general opening through your hotel's cultural concierge - experiencing the Emperor's former sanctum in near-silence with a private guide transforms China's most visited attraction into an intimate imperial encounte
Avoid: Avoid the severe air quality days that can occur from November through February when pollution levels significantly diminish views of Beijing's extraordinary heritage landscape and outdoor experiences become less desirable.
