The Opposite House, Swire Hotels? first property, has collected a number of prestigious accolades since opening just nine months ago.
The hotel has scooped honours for its fresh approach to personalised service, cutting edge design by world-renowned architect Kengo Kuma and innovative restaurants conceived by celebrated chef and restaurateur David Laris.
Both Cond? Nast Traveler US and UK include The Opposite House on their 2009 Hot List of the world’s top new hotels, restaurants and spas.
The May edition of Cond? Nast Traveler US applauds the 99 guest rooms for “Japanese minimalism with ingenious built-ins and natural brushed-oak floors. Floor-to-ceiling windows flood the rooms with light while blocking out street noise, even here in the Sanlitun nightlife district.”
Innovative restaurant Bei, which reinterprets Asian cuisine, was also named on the magazine’s 2009 Hot Tables.
Bei is headed by New Orleans Chef de Cuisine Max Levy, who has trained under some of Japan?s most famous sushi masters. Cond? Nast welcomes his “pristine dishes” and “top-notch” sushi.
Bei also won an award for Most Innovative Cuisine, and was named runner-up for Best Design, in Time Out Beijing’s (English edition) annual hospitality awards.
General Manager of The Opposite House, Anthony Ross said, ?The team is very happy to be recognized by these prestigious publications. Our goal is to provide natural spontaneous service and great cuisine to match the beautiful interiors. We will work extra hard to exceed the expectations created by these fabulous awards.?