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11 hours agoThe 16 Most Beautiful Hotels in the World, as Chosen by Prix Versailles
The 2026 Prix Versailles list spotlights hotels that pair striking design with deep ties to their local surroundings.
When Mandarin Oriental Qianmen opened its doors in late 2024, the property shone the spotlight on a different side of Beijing. Rather than a sleek, multistory modern building, guests can now immerse themselves in the historic side of the Chinese capital by staying in a hutong, or one of the ancient alleyway networks that have been a hub of local life for centuries-all with Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City (The Palace Museum), and the National Museum of China within walking distance.