Commune by the Great Wall
Shuiglan, China
Ranked among the best 'Boutique' hotels
Boutique Zen on the Great Wall - building materials include bamboo. About 40 miles from Beijing, the Commune is not a commune as we know it. It's hardly even Communist, with its broadband, DVD players and swish bar. Its modern Asian architecture lies within three square miles of serene green mountains; we're talking an indoor swimming-pool, private cinema and 11 stunning houses dotted along the steep valley slope, with views of the Wall to the west. It's an ultra-designer showcase of the way that China is becoming the new big thing.
Tel:008610 65673333
Fax:008610 65686313
Website:commune.com.cn
Reservations:Design Hotels (tel: 00800 3746 8357)
Rates:House, from 660
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