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Romantic Beijing
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The Lobby - Continental breakfast, tea, and snacks; Naoki - French kaiseki; The Grill - Western; The Chinese Restaurant; 24-hour room servicePRICE (STANDARD DOUBLE)
RMB 3,700CONNECTIVITY
Yes - Wi-Fi availableSPA
Yes
DRINK
The Reflection Pavilion - includes a Cigar Room in the bar area with a Music Pavilion across a small pondYEAR OPENED
2008FREE INTERNET?
YesMETRO
Xiyuan
ROOMS
Restored imperial quarters mixing original features and modern amenities# OF ROOMS
18 rooms; 25 suites; 7 courtyard suites; 1 Imperial SuiteGYM
Yes - including lap pool, squash courts, and yoga room
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SERVICES
Massages; body treatments; reflexology; manis and pedis; hairAPPOINTMENTS
2-5 daysCOMPLEMENTARY FACILITIES
Fitness center; Pilates and yoga studio; juice bar; squash courts; lap pool
SIGNATURE TREATMENT
Nurtured Harmony TreatmentPRICE (NURTURED HARMONY TREATMENT)
RMB 1,500METRO
Xiyuan
HOURS
Daily; phone to inquireNOISE
Quiet
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China Grill - Chinese and Western; The Lounge - simple Chinese and Western; The Private Room - Cantonese; International Food Warehouse - international mix; XIU - Chinese fusion; 24-hour room servicePRICE (STANDARD DOUBLE)
RMB 1,760CONNECTIVITY
Yes - Wi-Fi availableSPA
Yes - Tian Spa with some treatments based on traditional Chinese medicine; Park Life Spa - traditional Chinese massage only
DRINK
China Bar - live jazz, great views; Xiu - three bars, live entertainment, and outdoor terraceYEAR OPENED
2008FREE INTERNET?
NoMETRO
Guomao
ROOMS
Sleek, contemporary decor and fab city views# OF ROOMS
237, including 18 suitesGYM
Yes - two fitness centers (Tian Spa and Park Life Fitness), both with pools and great views
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Body treatments; massages; facials; salonAPPOINTMENTS
1-7 daysCOMPLEMENTARY FACILITIES
Fitness center; pool; yoga studio; sauna; steam room; whirlpool
SIGNATURE TREATMENT
Tui Na and Ba Guan Therapy (traditional manipulation and cupping massage)PRICE (90 MIN. TUI NA AND BA GUAN THERAPY)
RMB 860METRO
Guomao
HOURS
Daily: 10:00am-10:30pmNOISE
Quiet/Medium
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FOOD
Huang Ting; Jing; 24-hour room servicePRICE (STANDARD DOUBLE)
RMB 1,200CONNECTIVITY
Yes - Wi-Fi availableSPA
Yes - Peninsula Spa by ESPA
DRINK
The Lobby LoungeYEAR OPENED
1989 (renovated in 2006)FREE INTERNET?
YesMETRO
Wangfujing; Dengshikou
ROOMS
Standard luxurious business rooms with earth-tone decor# OF ROOMS
468 rooms; 57 suitesGYM
Yes - including pool; access for guests only
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ATTRACTION
Imperial PalacePOPULAR TIMES
Weekends; summers; national holidays (weeks of Apr. 5, May 1, Oct. 1)HIGHLIGHTS
Hall of Supreme Harmony; residential quarters
HOURS/TIMES
Apr. 1-Oct. 31: Daily: 8:30am-5:00pm; Nov. 1-Mar. 31: Daily: 8:30am-4:30pmRESERVE IN ADVANCE
NoALLOW
2-5 hours
PRICE
Apr. 1-Oct. 31: RMB 60; Nov. 1-Mar. 31: RMB 40; Students (with valid ID): RMB 20WAIT TIME WITHOUT RESERVATION
NoneMETRO
Tiananmen East; Tiananmen West
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MERCHANDISE
Men's and women's fashions; souvenirs; accessoriesMETRO
Wangfujing; Dongdan; Dongsi
HOURS/TIMES
Varies by shop
PRICE
Varies by shop; moderate to expensive
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Courtyard Restaurant - Chinese; The Terrace Lounge - Western and Chinese; Cafe Village - light snacks and drinks; 24-hour room servicePRICE (STANDARD DOUBLE)
RMB 1,890CONNECTIVITY
Yes - Wi-Fi availableSPA
Yes
DRINK
Pink Bar and LoungeYEAR OPENED
2002FREE INTERNET?
Yes
ROOMS
Modern, luxe interiors by top designers like Starck and Mouille; no two rooms or suites the same across the 42 villas# OF ROOMS
236 (across 42 villas)GYM
Yes - including rooftop yoga and outdoor pool; free for guests
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ATTRACTION
Architectural WonderPOPULAR TIMES
Weekends; summer; national holidays (weeks of Apr. 5, May 1, Oct. 1)HIGHLIGHTS
Secluded splendor at Huanghuacheng; luge at Mutianyu
HOURS/TIMES
Huanghuacheng: Mon.-Fri.: 8:00am-5:00pm; Sat.-Sun.: 7:00am-5:30pm; Mutianyu: Daily: 8:00am-4:00pm; Badaling: Summer: Daily: 6:30am-7:00pm; Winter: Daily: 7:00am-6:00pm; Simatai: Closed for renovationsRESERVE IN ADVANCE
NoALLOW
5-8 hours
PRICE
Huanghuacheng: RMB 2; Mutianyu: RMB 40; Badaling: RMB 45; Simatai: RMB 40WAIT TIME WITHOUT RESERVATION
NoneMETRO
None
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Body treatments; massages; facials; bath and steam rituals; hair and beautyAPPOINTMENTS
2-7 daysCOMPLEMENTARY FACILITIES
Rooftop yoga pavilion; cafe
SIGNATURE TREATMENT
Balinese MassagePRICE (60 MIN. BALINESE MASSAGE)
RMB 480METRO
None
HOURS
Daily: 10:00am-8:00pmNOISE
Quiet
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ATTRACTION
Historic ParkPOPULAR TIMES
Weekends; eveningsHIGHLIGHTS
Altar to the Sun; Stone Boat Bar
HOURS/TIMES
Daily: 6:00am-8:00pmRESERVE IN ADVANCE
NoALLOW
2-3 hours
PRICE
FreeWAIT TIME WITHOUT RESERVATION
NoneMETRO
Yong'anli; Chaoyangmen
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ATTRACTION
Imperial GardenPOPULAR TIMES
Weekends; summersHIGHLIGHTS
Nine Dragon Screen; White Dagoba; Jingxinzhai; Arboretum
HOURS/TIMES
Apr.-May, Sept.-Oct.: Daily: 6:00am-9:00pm; Jun.-Aug.: Daily: 6:00am-10:00pm; Nov.-Mar.: Daily: 6:30am-8:00pmRESERVE IN ADVANCE
NoALLOW
2-4 hours
PRICE (PEAK SEASON; OFF SEASON)
RMB 10; RMB 5WAIT TIME WITHOUT RESERVATION
NoneMETRO
Xisi
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ATTRACTION
Lakeside HutongPOPULAR TIMES
Weekends; summerHIGHLIGHTS
Interesting hutongs; nightlife
HOURS/TIMES
Open alwaysRESERVE IN ADVANCE
NoALLOW
2-5 hours
PRICE
Varies by venueWAIT TIME WITHOUT RESERVATION
NoneMETRO
Jishuitan; Xinjiekou
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AMBIANCE
Lakeside LoungeDOOR POLICY
NoneSIGNATURE DRINK
Cocktails; teaNOISE
Quiet/MediumMETRO
Yong'anli
HOURS
Mon.-Fri.: 10:00am-11:00pm; Sat.-Sun.: 10:00am-1:00amPRICE (COCKTAIL)
RMB 30-40BAR
Yes - small, tranquil, and well stockedOUTDOOR SPACE
Yes
RESERVATIONS
Not requiredYEAR OPENED
2003FOOD SERVED?
Yes - light cafe bites and bar snacksPRIVATE ROOM AVAILABLE?
No
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AMBIANCE
Stylish LoungeDOOR POLICY
RelaxedSIGNATURE DRINK
Martini; sakeNOISE
Quiet/MediumMETRO
Wangfujing; Dongdan
HOURS
Daily: 11:30am-1:00amPRICE (COCKTAIL; WINE)
RMB 70-150; RMB 50+BAR
Yes - sleek and well-stockedOUTDOOR SPACE
No
RESERVATIONS
Not essentialYEAR OPENED
2002FOOD SERVED?
Yes - Japanese menu; lunch, dinner, and light bar snacksPRIVATE ROOM AVAILABLE?
Yes
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AMBIANCE
Chill LoungeDOOR POLICY
RelaxedSIGNATURE DRINK
Mojitos; sangriaNOISE
Quiet/MediumMETRO
Gulou
HOURS
Daily: 3:00pm-1:30amPRICE (COCKTAILS; WINE)
RMB 30-50; RMB 25-40BAR
Yes - chilled-out polished concrete bar; funky industrial-art stoolsOUTDOOR SPACE
Yes
RESERVATIONS
Recommended for beds on weekends; phone to bookYEAR OPENED
2003FOOD SERVED?
Yes - fusion tapasPRIVATE ROOM AVAILABLE?
Yes
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MERCHANDISE
Clothing; souvenirs; accessoriesPRICE
Varies by venue
STYLE
Hipster hutongMETRO
Beixinqiao
HOURS/TIMES
Varies by venue
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Antiques; curios; artworkPRICE (ARTWORK; CERAMICS; HANDWOVEN RUGS)
RMB 30-200; RMB 50-200; RMB 500-1000
STYLE
SecondhandMETRO
Jinsong
HOURS/TIMES
Sat.-Sun.: 4:30am-6:00pm
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MERCHANDISE
Pearls and other beads; toys; electronics; clothing; handbagsMETRO
Tiantan Dongmen (Temple of Heaven East Gate)
HOURS/TIMES
Daily: 9:30am-7:00pm
PRICE (STRING OF PEARLS)
RMB 20-1000
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CUISINE
ItalianRESERVATIONS
Recommended on weekendsPRICE (APPETIZER; ENTRÉE)
RMB 30-50; RMB 50-100DRINKS AND WINE
Fine range of international winesPRIVATE ROOM AVAILABLE?
No
HOURS
Daily: 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-10:00pmBAR
NoNOISE
Quiet/Medium# OF SEATS
75METRO
Chaoyangmen; Dongsishitiao
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Lunch; dinnerYEAR OPENED
1995FAMOUS PLATES
Spinach ravioli; bruschetta; cheesecakeOUTDOOR DINING?
Yes
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FusionRESERVATIONS
RecommendedPRICE (APPETIZER; ENTRÉE)
RMB 100; RMB 300-500DRINKS AND WINE
Tea; pricey wine list; potent cocktailsPRIVATE ROOM AVAILABLE?
Yes
HOURS
Daily: 11:30am-3:00pm, 6:00pm-12:00amBAR
NoNOISE
Quiet# OF SEATS
50-60METRO
Chaoyangmen; Dongsishitiao
BEST FOR
Lunch; dinnerYEAR OPENED
1997FAMOUS PLATES
Black sesame veal; fennel dumplings; black tea rice; honey-mustard pearsOUTDOOR DINING?
No
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Nouveau ChineseRESERVATIONS
Strongly recommendedPRICE (APPETIZER; ENTRÉE)
RMB 50-150; RMB 75-250DRINKS AND WINE
Sophisticated wine list with Western and Chinese choices; cocktailsPRIVATE ROOM AVAILABLE?
Yes
HOURS
Daily: 11:00am-12:00amBAR
YesNOISE
Medium# OF SEATS
100-150METRO
Chaoyangmen; Tuanjiehu
BEST FOR
Lunch; dinner; drinksYEAR OPENED
2004FAMOUS PLATES
Set menu; drunken chickenOUTDOOR DINING?
Yes
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SichuanRESERVATIONS
EssentialPRICE (SET MENU)
RMB 150-300DRINKS AND WINE
Short, carefully curated wine listMETRO
Gulou; Beixinqiao
HOURS
Daily: 10:30am-2:00pm, 5:30pm-11:30pmBAR
NoNOISE
QuietOUTDOOR DINING?
Yes
BEST FOR
Lunch; dinnerYEAR OPENED
2005FAMOUS PLATES
Set menu (changes every two weeks)PRIVATE ROOM AVAILABLE?
Yes
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