Very good business hotel
I really enjoyed staying at the Kempinski while being on a business trip to Beijing. It's conveniently located near to the offices of my company as well as to the Beijing Capital airport. Being part of the "Lufthansa Center", there is also a high-class department store and supermarket next door.
The public areas of the hotel have been recently renovated and look indeed astonishing. Especially the huge lobby is terrific. In contrast, the rooms and their decor is not very modern. Therefore, I think the rate is a bit too high. However, the rooms are well-maintained and very clean.
I liked the huge selection of restaurants as I prefer to eat in the hotel during a business trip. Especially the Italian restaurant offers very good fare and a nice wine selection.
The service was always efficient and friendly - simply flawless. Every hotel employee I met managed basic English. Check-in and -out on the Executive Floor was without any problems and the concierge service was very helpful to get around in Beijing.