The hotel is centrally located in the heart of city's business and administrative centre, close to the government offices, trade commissions and historic sites, such as the Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the famous shopping street - WangFuJing as well.The guestrooms are large in size and elegantly appointed with classic interiors with every modern amenity, cherry wood furniture, high quality bedding sets, tasteful paintings, stylish soft chairs, all in a luxurious strong color tone.The hotel offers a wide variety of delicious international cuisines - the convenience of a coffee shop menu in a friendly cafe, European fine dining in an elegant restaurant, Cantonese specialties as well in an classic setting. Traditional and classical music is played live in the Lobby Lounge, or for a livelier accompaniment in conversation and music, there's a bar, while in the summer, even the outdoor Patio.The hotel is divided into two blocks of building. Block A is 4-story high facing the garden whilel block B is 9-story high facing the street, and the luxuriant water gardens and courtyard highlight the Hotel's low-rise setting.The medium sized lobby is well appointed, marbled floors, chandeliers, carpets, seating area with sofa sets. The lobby bar is just located aside in an unique setting with classical concerts or piano recitals.Being the first joint venture hotel built in 1982 in China and proved an instant success. With many years of experience in China, the hotel has every modern service and amenity you would expect from an upscale 4-star international hotel. The hotel has a warm feeling of casual elegance for the great food and impeccable service. Whether you are here for business or for an escape from the day to day pressures, you are sure to find the hotel a place with all the comforts of home. (05/03 FZ)
