Livefortuna Hotel is located on Yabaolu Street in the Chaoyang district, approximately sixteen minutes’ walk from Jianchangmen metro station. The area is historically known for its trading rows where business was once conducted with Russians, and some signs here are still duplicated in Russian. The hotel’s main attraction is the rooftop: an infinity pool on the top floor overlooking skyscrapers, a bar on an open terrace, and a gym on the same level. The pool is heated, so cool weather isn’t a barrier, and swimming high above the city with the sunset is a rare treat for the center of the capital. The rooms are decorated in a new Chinese style with minimalist finishes, and there are 313 in total. This hotel will appeal to those who want to stay in Chaoyang, step out onto Wangfujing, Sanlitun, and Zhitan Park, but don’t like faceless chain hotels.

Yabaolu and Chaoyang: Between Markets and Embassy Quarters

Yabaolu Street is located in the diplomatic district of Chaoyang, near the old embassy quarter and Zhitan Park. Jianchangmen metro station, a sixteen-minute walk away, connects two lines, and from there it’s easy to reach Wangfujing and Sanlitun. There are plenty of small shops, restaurants, and cafes around the hotel, so you have things to do in the evening without traveling far. Beijing Railway Station and Workers’ Stadium are nearby, and you can head into Zhitan Park for a morning workout and watch locals dance and play cards.

  • Wangfujing — pedestrian street and shopping malls.
  • Sanlitun — bars, cafes, and nightlife.
  • Zhitan Park — quiet park with a Temple of the Sun.
  • Jianchangmen — metro transfer station.

Travel tip: It’s best to go up to the roof on a windless evening when the sky over Beijing is clear and the smog season is long gone. It’s comfortable on the terrace in spring and autumn, use the heated pool in winter, and grab sun loungers early in summer: guests say it gets crowded here.

Rooftop Pool, Gym & Fitness Facilities

Everything interesting at the hotel happens on the top floors. The infinity pool is heated with a panoramic view of the city, and next to it there’s a bar with a terrace where it’s nice to watch the lights in the warm evenings. The gym is also located upstairs, and running on the treadmill with a view of the city is a rare luxury. The building has an indoor pool, restaurant, parking, luggage storage, and service robots, and guests are greeted at reception with transfers from the station.

  • Infinity pool on the top floor, heated
  • Bar on the terrace
  • Gym with a panorama
  • Restaurant, parking, luggage storage
  • Station transfers

Room Style

The interior combines new Chinese style with concise modern finishes: warm wood tones, soft lighting and clean lines. This isn’t flashy luxury, but neat rooms where it’s pleasant to return after a walk.

Practicalities

There’s an ATM and coworking spaces nearby, and the concierge can help with translations and tickets. Smoking is only allowed in designated areas.

Rooms

The hotel offers the following room categories:

  • Room “Flexible” (purified drinking water + fresh air system) — 25 m², 1 queen bed. In the room: shower gel, hair conditioner, shower cap, sofa, private bathroom, hair dryer, shower.
  • Enjoyment Double Bed Room (Chinese Smart Control) — 25 m², 1 queen bed. In the room: shower gel, hair conditioner, shower cap, sofa, private bathroom, hair dryer, shower.
  • Comfortable room (softened water) — 29–33 m², 1 queen bed. In the room: shower gel, hair conditioner, shower cap, sofa, private bathroom, hair dryer, shower.
  • Delightful Double Bed Room (Chinese Smart Control) — 25 m², 1 queen bed. In the room: shower gel, hair conditioner, shower cap, sofa, refrigerator, private bathroom, hair dryer.
  • Deluxe room with a queen-size bed (washing machine and dryer + air purification system) — 35–40 m², 1 queen bed. In the room: shower gel, hair conditioner, shower cap, sofa, refrigerator, private bathroom, hair dryer.
  • Room with a queen-size bed and city view (washing machine & dryer + fresh air system) — 35 m², 1 queen bed, view: city view. In the room: shower gel, hair conditioner, shower cap, sofa, refrigerator, private bathroom, hair dryer.
  • Luxury (fresh air system) — 52–70 m², 1 queen bed. In the room: shower gel, hair conditioner, shower cap, sofa, desk, refrigerator, private bathroom.
  • Family room (with laundry and dryer facilities) — 60–65 m², 1 queen bed and 1 double bed. In the room: shower gel, hair conditioner, shower cap, sofa, refrigerator, private bathroom, hair dryer.

Breakfast, cocktails on the terrace and dinner at Yaobalu

Guests praise the breakfast: the buffet selection is plentiful, the dishes are hot and fresh, and the coffee and tea don’t run out by late morning. The hotel restaurant is also open at other times, and in the evening a bar with cocktails and snacks opens on the roof.

For dinner you can go out to Yaobalu or head to Sanlitun, where you’ll find Peking duck and dinners from Thai, Japanese or European cuisine. If you don’t feel like walking, order room service: the service works reliably at night and on weekends.

Pros and Cons of Livefortuna Hotel

What Guests Value

  • Infinity pool on the top floor with a view of Chaoyang skyscrapers.
  • Bar on the terrace and gym on the same level.
  • Attentive staff: guests mention that housekeepers leave pleasant little surprises.
  • Rich breakfast and restaurant in the building.
  • Convenient to get to the metro and walk to Wangfujing and Zhitan Park.

Things to Know in Advance

  • The metro station is about sixteen minutes’ walk away; it’s better to take a taxi in hot or rainy weather.
  • The rooftop pool is popular, so it can be crowded on warm evenings.
  • Rooms in the minimalist style aren’t particularly spacious, which is characteristic of this class.
  • The area is lively during the day and quiet at night, so don’t expect nightclubs under your windows.

What Guests Say

Guests most often write about the rooftop pool and city panorama, the cleanliness of the rooms and good breakfast. The staff are called attentive. Among the disadvantages they mention the distance to the metro and crowds at the pool.

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