Reborn Sanlitun design hotel (JdV by Hyatt, first in Asia) on Gongti North Road — pop-art interiors and the closest stylish base to Destination and the Gongti scene.
BEI Zhaolong is the smart reinvention of an iconic old Sanlitun property — now the first JdV by Hyatt in Asia — and of these hotels it's the closest to the gay action, sitting on Workers' Stadium North Road minutes from Taikoo Li Sanlitun and a short walk or hop from Destination. A full renovation gave it a fresh, contemporary feel: pops of colour, smart tech and pop-art touches, with each of the 192 rooms carrying a large 'tree-ring' wall sketch meant to evoke growth and connection to the neighbourhood.
It pitches itself as a community hub to work, stay and play, which suits a younger, design-minded traveller who wants to roll out of bed into Sanlitun's bars, restaurants and shopping. A relaxed, stylish, gay-friendly choice — and the most convenient on this list for a big night out at Gongti.