Grand Hotel Beijing

Occupying a former imperial palace, the Grand Hotel Beijing is one of the most exclusive properties in the city. Long popular with visiting foreign dignitaries, including Prime Ministers and Presidents, it offers the greatest luxury combined with the most professional service. Overlooking the Forbidden City and moments from Tiananmen Square, it also enjoys one of the best possible locations in this remarkable city. The interiors are simply breathtaking, a fusion of modern technology with the golden ages of Chinese art and architecture resulting in a unique aesthetic experience. The rooms continue this theme, drawing inspiration from the splendid arts of the Ming and Qing dynasties and featuring calligraphy, traditional furniture, intricate wood-carving and colourful fabrics.

All of the rooms and suites are decorated in the ancient Chinese imperial style, with pear-wood furniture. They also have flat-screen televisions and complimentary broadband internet access. The hotel has a number of restaurants, catering for every taste and appetite. The Mask of China offers gourmet Cantonese and Sichuan delicacies, while Old Peking combines the best of East and West – try the speciality 'Yu Fu Shark's Fin with Rice'. The Red Wall Café, meanwhile, offers buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner. After a long day exploring the delights of the city, why not unwind in the Fountain Bar or the tea lounge? Or alternatively you can pay a visit to the fully equipped health club where you can enjoy a sauna or time in a steam room, or laze in the indoor swimming pool. For keen golfers, the hotel also owns an exclusive club to which you will have access, and if you're looking for a more authentic taste of Chinese life can take part in early morning Tai Chi classes. The hotel will be more than happy to help you plan your tours around either the city or outside of Beijing.

The Grand Hotel Beijing enjoys an unrivalled, central location. The vast Tiananmen Square is just a short stroll along the broad Chang An Avenue, and both the Palace Museum and the shopping street of Wangfujing are within walking distance. The ever-impressive Great Wall can be visited on day trips.