Kempinski In the News

Beijing, March 2025 – Kempinski Hotel Beijing Yansha Center has redefined luxury mixology with the launch of its "Gin Library" concept at the Rendez-vous Bar & Lounge. Featuring a curated selection of over 30 distinctive gins from global regions, paired with handcrafted flavored tonic water, it offers guests an exquisitely crafted gin-tasting experience.

The Gin Library’s crafted menu spans iconic London dry gins from century-old distilleries, experimental Nordic Arctic micro-batch editions, and German Black Forest gins infused with forest spring water and mystical botanicals, offering a sip of terroir from every corner of the world.

The hotel’s Head Mixologist draws inspiration from the Five Elements philosophy of the Yijing (Book of Changes) to debut a signature cocktail series: "Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth". Each gin-based cocktail harmonizes aesthetics and flavors with Eastern geomancy, inviting guests to explore the "Five Elements of Gin".

For curious minds, mixologists share stories of gin’s millennium-long evolution—from medicinal tonic to cultural icon—unveiling Dutch windmill traditions and British copper still techniques. Guests may also savor private moments, enjoy the layered flavor guided by the tasting notes through bespoke tasting journals.

Mladen Sinjeri, Hotel Manager of Kempinski Hotel Beijing Yansha Center and project lead of the "Gin Library", remarks: "We aim to create more than a drink—it’s a memorable journey. Guests leave not just relaxed, but inspired by gin’s cultural tapestry and the interplay of Eastern and Western philosophies."

The bar’s redesign amplifies the "Gin Library" ethos with a botanical-core aesthetic. Over 20 gin botanicals—juniper, coriander, citrus, and more—are reimagined as kinetic light-art installations. Guests are enveloped in a hybrid space evoking an 18th-century European botanist’s studio or a Zen garden’s meditative enclave.

"Post-renovation, the 'Gin Library' will elevate with immersive experiences," adds Mladen. "Upcoming highlights include Gin Flights (themed tasting sets), limited-edition Masterclasses on gin history, cultural salons, and interactive distillation workshops—redefining the boundaries of a traditional bar. "

Gin Library

Rendez-vous Bar & Lounge, Kempinski Hotel Beijing Yansha Center

Every day, from 12:00 to 23:00

Start from RMB 88 per drink

For more information, please call +86 10 6465 3388 or email [email protected].

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About Kempinski Hotel Beijing Yansha Center: Kempinski Hotel Beijing Yansha Center opened its doors in 1992, marking the debut of the first European five-star hotel in Beijing. Situated in the heart of the Chaoyang District, along the East Third Ring Road, the hotel resides in the diplomatic and business hub, adjacent to the picturesque Liangma River. Renovated in 2019, Kempinski Hotel Beijing boasts 480 guestrooms and suites, ten fully equipped banquet and conference facilities, two private gardens spanning over 3,000 square metres and an array of six international restaurants and bars. The hotel is also part of the Beijing Yansha Center complex, which encompasses offices, apartments, showrooms, You Yi Shopping City, banks, airline offices, a 24-hour medical centre, a health club and a kindergarten. Recognised with the EarthCheck Silver Certificate for four consecutive years by 2024, the hotel exemplifies its commitment to sustainability through ongoing efforts.

About Kempinski: Created in 1897, Kempinski Hotels is Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group. Kempinski’s rich heritage of impeccable personal service and superb hospitality is complemented by the exclusivity and individuality of its properties. Today the Kempinski Group operates 78 hotels and residences in 32 countries and currently has more than 31 prestigious projects under development around the globe. Each five-star hotel reflects the strength and success of the Kempinski brand without losing sight of its heritage; each one imbues the quality guests have come to expect from Kempinski while embracing the cultural traditions of its location. The portfolio comprises historic landmark properties, award-winning urban lifestyle hotels, outstanding resorts and prestigious residences. Kempinski is a founding member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands.

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Media Contacts:

Katherine Wang                                                          

Director of Marketing & Communications, Kempinski Hotel Beijing Yansha Center       

50 Liangmaqiao Road • Chaoyang District • Beijing 100125 • China

T +86 0 10 6465 3388

[email protected]

 

Valen Tian                                                      

PR Manager, Kempinski Hotel Beijing Yansha Center   

50 Liangmaqiao Road • Chaoyang District • Beijing 100125 • China

T +86 0 10 6465 3388

[email protected]