InterContinental Beijing Beichen

The lobby shifts from afternoon tea to Japanese street food to a drinks lounge over the course of a single day, which tells you something about the ambitions of this large international hotel near the Olympic Village and the National Convention Center. Floor-to-ceiling windows pull in natural light and views of the Bird's Nest. Earth-toned rooms run to deep soaking tubs and city panoramas, and the airport is a 30-minute drive.