The hotel is superbly located in downtown, in the center of Beijings business, shopping and diplomatic precinct. Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Silk Market are within easy reach. The hotel is neighbouring the historic Beijing International Club established in 1911. This 5 star hotel has unparalleled standards of luxury and hospitality. It caters for the most prestigious events with the finest facilities, modern equipment and first-class standard of service and offers the finest accommodations, world-class restaurants, banquet & meeting facilities. It has the feel of a boutique hotel with all the amenities of any world-class destination. It has hosted many VIPs in recent years. The hotel radiates an intimate atmosphere, from the welcoming entrance, to every floor and every guestroom. (05/03 JW)