Located on Yanqi Island, just a few minutes' walk from the lake and offering magnificent views of Yanshan Mountain and the Mutianyu Great Wall, the 5-star Yanqi Hotel offers first-class accommodation and facilities, and can be reached by car from Beijing in about an hour. The hotel houses a luxury spa where guests can relax with a full range of treatments and massages, and also an indoor heated swimming pool, plus a fully equipped gym. Guests can choose from five restaurants and bars, and the all-day Waterside restaurant has views of the marina, and serves international dishes prepared to order at live cooking stations, including fresh seafood and Yanqi's signature dish, crispy-skinned rainbow trout. There is also the elegant Lake Palace, serving authentic Chinese dishes from Huaiyang, Sichuan, Guangdong and Beijing, and 1897, a modern bistro-style restaurant specialising in European cuisine. The light-filled Library overlooking the water is the place to head for afternoon tea, drinks and snacks. Guestrooms are bright and airy, with contemporary design and décor, and come with a balcony, wooden floors, private bathroom, flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, iPod docking station, free mini-bar and tea/coffee making facilities. Other services include a 24-hour business centre and bike rentals for exploring the area.
