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China
Good hotels in Beijing
Like any big cities, Beijing, the capital city of China is no exception where
you can easily find hotels and accommodations to suit any budget. You will
have no problem finding hotel rooms except for certain times of the year when
there are high demand for hotel rooms.
However, if you are visiting Beijing for the Olympic Games in 2008, then
you had better book your hotel accommodation way in advance as the world
descends on this city for the historic games. Here are 3 good hotels which are
consistently receiving compliments from tourists and guests. Of course, there
are other hotels sharing the same accolades which are not mentioned here.
The Peninsula Beijing
The Peninsula Beijing was formerly called The Peninsula Palace Beijing. It was
renamed after an extensive renovation makeover up to the tune of US$35
million. The Peninsula Beijing is now unquestionably an opulent premier hotel
in Beijing for business travelers, tourist and is a venue of choice for
important events and functions.
The hotel was opened in 1989 and is themed with traditional
Chinese architectural exterior facade integrating with luxurious hotel
amenities and facilities.
Furthermore, The Peninsula Beijing is conveniently
located just a short stroll from Beijing's Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden
City and is within easy access of the Beijing Railway Station.
Gourmets and food lovers will be delighted to know
that the hotel housed two of the finest and most innovative restaurants in
Beijing, the Jing and Huang Ting restaurants.
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Shangri-La Hotel
The Shangri-La Hotel Beijing is an award winning hotel and is an iconic
landmark in the western part of the Chinese capital city. The hotel is in
close proximity to the financial district and tourists attractions like the
Summer Palace, the Beijing Exhibition Hall, and the Beijing Zoo.
The Beijing Shangri-La is a 24-storey 5-star grade hotel. It has a
528-room Garden Wing and a 142-room Valley Wing with the latter being the home
to one of the most luxurious spa facilities in Beijing. To pamper hotel guests
further, The River Dragon, a 38-person tour and sightseeing boat is moored at
the Shangri-La Hotel and offers 4 cruises daily to the mesmerizing Summer
Palace as a guided tour. The cruise traces the imperial route of ancient
royalties and emperors.
Raffles Hotel
The Raffles Beijing Hotel is ideally located at the crossroads of famous Chang
An Avenue and the tourist belt of Wangfujing. It is also only a few minutes
away from the world famous tourist attracts such as the Forbidden City,
Tiananmen Square and the Silk Market. The hotel, was built in the 1900s has
long been an icon of Beijing's historical heritage. Just like the Peninsula
and the Shangri-la, The Raffles Beijing hotel is also the venue of many
significantly important political and cultural events. - Good
hotels in Beijing China was written on 22 Oct 2007
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