The palatial megahotels of the Far East are renowned for their state-of-the-art facilities and for their almost absurdly high standard of service — the best hotels in Bangkok, Singapore and Hong Kong provide an experience so over-the-top as to make the finest Western hotels look like roadside motels by comparison. And as the Chinese economic miracle rolls on, the mainland is modernizing at an astonishing pace, producing, finally, hotels on par with the best in the region.
The Shangri-La chain is at the top of the market in China, with four of the top properties in Beijing and (unsurprisingly) a focus on service above all else. This hotel is slightly out of the way, and perhaps a bit less flashy than its three downtown sisters — but space is at a premium in Beijing, and the Shangri-La has plenty of breathing room, surrounded by lush landscaped gardens, yet just a half hour from the city center and with easy access to Technology Park destinations and the financial district.
This hotel is a global business traveler's dream, with extensive meeting and conference facilities, and a 24-hour business center. But, as usual, leisure travelers benefit as well, not just from the large and comfortable rooms, but from the incongruously quiet retreat atmosphere (unusual for a semi-urban 657-room business hotel). Restaurants include strong entries in the Cantonese, Japanese, and Italian categories, and the leisure facilities are comprehensive as well, including not just an indoor pool, but a basketball court as well. Get used to it — if you travel to the Far East on business now, you will likely be seeing more and more of Beijing in the next few years.
Travelling with Kids
Guests over the age of 12 are considered adults. Some rooms accommodate 3 or more. The "all room type, max 3 person" room sleeps up to 3 guests. For crib/cot, must book "all room type" room or larger. For 2 adults + rollaway bed, must book "all room type" or larger. For 2 adults + 2 kids beyond crib age, must book "not applicable" room or larger. Connecting rooms available. Can be confirmed upon reservation.
Cribs are available and may be subject to an additional fee. Roll-away beds available for an additional fee of RMB368. No additional charges for kids beyond crib/roll-away.
Pool available that allows kids. Babysitting services provided by screened hotel personnel at RMB100 per hour. Daycare services provided, kids between the ages of 0 and 3 can be dropped off on a fixed schedule. The restaurant is kid-friendly with high chairs and a kids menu. Room service offers a kids menu.
Contact & location
29 Zizhuyuan Road, Beijing
+861068412211
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The palatial megahotels of the Far East are renowned for their state-of-the-art facilities and for their almost absurdly high standard of service — the best hotels in Bangkok, Singapore and Hong Kong provide an experience so over-the-top as to make the finest Western hotels look like roadside motels by comparison. And as the Chinese economic miracle rolls on, the mainland is modernizing at an astonishing pace, producing, finally, hotels on par with the best in the region.
The Shangri-La chain is at the top of the market in China, with four of the top properties in Beijing and (unsurprisingly) a focus on service above all else. This hotel is slightly out of the way, and perhaps a bit less flashy than its three downtown sisters — but space is at a premium in Beijing, and the Shangri-La has plenty of breathing room, surrounded by lush landscaped gardens, yet just a half hour from the city center and with easy access to Technology Park destinations and the financial district.
This hotel is a global business traveler's dream, with extensive meeting and conference facilities, and a 24-hour business center. But, as usual, leisure travelers benefit as well, not just from the large and comfortable rooms, but from the incongruously quiet retreat atmosphere (unusual for a semi-urban 657-room business hotel). Restaurants include strong entries in the Cantonese, Japanese, and Italian categories, and the leisure facilities are comprehensive as well, including not just an indoor pool, but a basketball court as well. Get used to it — if you travel to the Far East on business now, you will likely be seeing more and more of Beijing in the next few years.
Travelling with Kids
Guests over the age of 12 are considered adults. Some rooms accommodate 3 or more. The "all room type, max 3 person" room sleeps up to 3 guests. For crib/cot, must book "all room type" room or larger. For 2 adults + rollaway bed, must book "all room type" or larger. For 2 adults + 2 kids beyond crib age, must book "not applicable" room or larger. Connecting rooms available. Can be confirmed upon reservation.
Cribs are available and may be subject to an additional fee. Roll-away beds available for an additional fee of RMB368. No additional charges for kids beyond crib/roll-away.
Pool available that allows kids. Babysitting services provided by screened hotel personnel at RMB100 per hour. Daycare services provided, kids between the ages of 0 and 3 can be dropped off on a fixed schedule. The restaurant is kid-friendly with high chairs and a kids menu. Room service offers a kids menu.
Contact & location
29 Zizhuyuan Road, Beijing
+861068412211
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