The China World Hotel was built in 1989 and opened in August 1990,[1] next to Guomao Subway Station in Beijing’s Chaoyang District.

[1] Wilson Associates, led by Trisha Wilson, handled the renovation and employed “contemporary Asian artwork, soothing earthtone fabrics, and rich furnishings [to] unify traditional style with local character.”[3] The rooms of the hotel were developed by LRF Designers Limited and number 716, of which, 622 are guest rooms, and 94 are Suites.

[4] The hotel holds four specialty restaurants serving a variety of international cuisines, under Executive Chinese Chef Kenny Chan, as well as one bar, The Lobby Lounge,[5] where live classical music is performed nightly.

[2] Aria is a European restaurant within the hotel that has been recognised by domestic and international media such as CNN,[6] Time Out, Tatler, and Wine Spectator as one of the finest in the city.

[12] Opened on January 8, 2014, in the lobby of the China World Office, The Sweet Spot is a bakery of European style food.