Hotel Information: A large traditional red-and-green Chinese pagoda gate leads into a forecourt, where a central fountain sits in front of the main hotel building. Inside, the lobby is dressed with subtle lights and marbled floors. Skylights bathe the lobby with natural light during the day. An older, well-heeled business and leisure crowd mingle, and small groups gather, in the lobby lounge over drinks and music in the evenings.

Amenity highlights: The Peninsula’s shopping arcade showcases top brands, such as Chanel, Versace, and Gucci, on three floors. Its Cantonese restaurant features antiques dating from the Qing Dynasty, and is styled after courtyards of Beijing’s traditional noble houses. The modern Jing restaurant features a walk-in glass wine cellar and open-concept kitchens. Beauty and body care is offered at the Clarins Beauty Institut, which is complemented by an indoor pool and large fitness center.

Insider tip: Along Wangfujing street, just a block away from the hotel, is Beijing Department Store. Beijing’s first department store, it still retains its original architecture.

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Rooms

At least 31 square meters (334 square feet) in size, the 525 guestrooms are outfitted with hardwood flooring and carpeting. High-tech extras include complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, silent fax machines, and Peninsula-developed electronic bedside control panel for lights, TV, radio, and air conditioning. The 42-inch plasma TVs have DVD players and premium cable channels such as CNN, BBC World, CNBC, ESPN, HBO, and Star Sports. Beds are topped with premium linens and are complemented by pillow menus that include foam, straw, bean, and health options. Marble bathrooms include weight scales, bathrobes, and second phone lines.

Room Amenities

• Internet access - wireless
• Internet access - high speed
• Cable/satellite TV
• Premium TV channel(s)
• DVD player
• Hypo-allergenic bedding available
• Premium bedding
• Climate control
• Complimentary newspaper
• Air conditioning
• Blackout drapes/curtains
• Multi-line phone
• Internet access - dial-up
• Free local calls
• Fax machine
• Direct-dial phone
• Voice mail
• Bottled water in room (complimentary)
• Minibar
• Coffee/tea maker
• Remote lighting/drapery/curtain control
• Housekeeping

• Turndown service
• Bathroom scale
• Separate bathtub and shower
• Extra towels/bedding in room
• Handheld shower
• Makeup mirror
• Massage - available in room
• Sewing kit
• Slippers
• Bathrobes
• Complimentary toiletries
• Hair dryer
• Bathroom telephone
• Child care (in room, surcharge)
• Electronic/magnetic keys
• Iron/ironing board (on request)
• Welcome amenities
• Clock radio
• Desk
• In-room safe
• Smoking rooms
• Rollaway beds
• Cribs (infant beds) available

Recreation

The 427-square-meter (4,600-square-foot) fitness center has treadmills, stair machine, elliptical bicycle, and free-weights area. The machines have individual LCD TVs. Three personal trainers are on site, and additional instructors can be outsourced upon request for aerobics, Pilates, and yoga. Locker, steam, and sauna rooms are also available. Two massage rooms offer several treatments such as therapeutic aroma massage, sports massage, Chinese pressure point, head and shoulder massage, foot reflexology, and therapeutic back scraping and cupping. These can also be arranged in the guestrooms.

The heated 18-meter rectangular pool on the third floor is encased by full-length glass windows, letting in natural light all around. Deck chairs surround the pool, and a bar counter serves drinks to pool users.

A Clarins Beauty Institut on the lower lobby level offers a range of facial and body treatments, and make-up services. It is open daily from morning till late evening.

Mountain bicycles can be rented at the concierge desk. A map of recommended bike routes is also available.

The Dong Dan Stadium 1 km (0.6 miles) away offers basketball, tennis, and volleyball facilities. At the Forbidden City, 3 km (2 miles) away, the northern part of the moat is opened during winter season for ice skating.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

• Ice skating
• Swimming on site
• Basketball
• Tennis

• Aerobics on site
• Volleyball
• Pilates classes/instruction on site
• Yoga classes/instruction on site
• Bicycle rentals on site

Property Amenities

The Peninsula features an upscale shopping arcade with 50 top international brands including Chanel, Giorgio Armani, Christian Dior, Gucci, Escada, Burberry, Tiffany & Co, and Gianni Versace, to name a few. On-site conveniences include a bank, clinic, and newsstand. A 427-square-meter (4,600-square-foot) fitness center is complemented by an 18-meter indoor pool, massage services, and a branch of Clarins Institut (beauty services). A DVD library has a collection of more than 200 movies in several languages.

Self-parking:
RMB 120 (US$5–$15) per 24-hour period. Secured basement parking with 250 spaces.
Fees do not include tax and are subject to change without prior notice.

A business center with a private office and meeting room caters to business travelers. The Peninsula’s convention facilities include a ballroom and function rooms of various sizes, all equipped with high-speed Internet access and video conferencing capabilities. Click the link below for more details.

Business amenities (click for details)

Business center: The second-floor business center is 100 square meters (1,076 square feet) and offers a meeting room for up to 10 people, a private office (surcharge) which is complete with a computer, printer, scanner, and high-speed Internet access. It is open from early morning till midnight. IT specialists are available to assist with technology-related issues. Business services include the following:
Typing (English): RMB80 (US$6–$10) per A4-sized page
Photocopying: RMB10 (US$1) per A4-sized page
Laser printing: RMB15 (US$1–$5) per page
Faxing (within Beijing): RMB6 (US$1) per page
Meeting room rental: RMB450 (US$56) per hour
Private office rental: RMB200 (US$21–$25) per hour
Computer use: RMB180 (US$21– 25) per hour
Printer and laptop use: RMB400 (US$50) per hour
Fee(s) subject to change without notice.

Internet access: Wireless access is complimentary the lobby lounge, restaurants, and function rooms. High-speed Internet access in the business center is charged at RMB45 (US$1–$5) per 15 minutes if business-center computer is used. Internet access is complimentary for guests with their own laptops. Fee(s) subject to change without notice.

Conference/function room(s): The hotel’s total ballroom space is approximately 1,300 square meters (14,000 square feet). It can be subdivided into smaller ballrooms. It also has 11 function rooms that can be configured in various styles and sizes. Each room has high-speed Internet access, video conferencing capabilities, and audiovisual support including projectors and sound systems.

• Swimming pool - indoor
• Massage - treatment room(s)
• Steam room
• Sauna
• Concierge desk
• Complimentary newspapers in lobby
• Health club
• Fitness equipment
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• Room service (24 hours)
• Coffee shop or café
• Parking (surcharge)
• Limo or Town Car service available
• Airport transportation (surcharge)
• Parking (secure)
• Meeting rooms (small groups)
• Banquet facilities
• Ballroom(s)
• Conference room(s)
• Event catering
• Business center
• Business services
• Audio-visual equipment
• Secretarial services

• Internet access - wireless
• Internet access in public areas - high speed
• 24-hour front desk
• Express check- in
• Number of rooms: 525
• Safe-deposit box - front desk
• Porter/bellhop
• Express check-out
• Doorman/doorwoman
• Security guard
• Multilingual staff
• Medical assistance available
• Tour assistance
• Currency exchange
• ATM/banking
• Gift shops or newsstand
• Shopping on site
• Translation services
• Dry cleaning service
• Video library
• Shoe shine
• Air-conditioned public areas
• Number of floors: 17
• Elevator/lift
• Wedding services

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

• Check-in time is 2 PM
• Check-out time is Noon

Location Details

Beijing International Airport (PEK): Approximate travel time is 45 minutes and distance is 30 km (19 miles).

Getting there: Hotel limousine services are available with a choice of Rolls Royce, Mercedes-Benz, or Dodge Ram. Otherwise, taxis are easily available at the airport and will take guests directly to the hotel’s driveway.

Getting around: Taxis are the best way to get around and can be hailed from along streets. Travelers are advised to take metered taxis so that the fare can be determined by the distance traveled. Taxis charging an upfront fee will be more expensive than metered taxis.

By taxi (click here)

Approximate travel time from the airport to the hotel:45 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): 80 RMB (US$5–$15)

Instructions: Taxi stands are located on the ground floor of the airport. Travelers are advised to take metered taxis and those with official endorsements. Touts (unofficial taxis) abound and will usually charge a flat fee. If possible, get a copy of the hotel name written in Chinese to show the taxi drivers, many of whom do not speak anything other than Mandarin.

By hotel-provided car (click here)

Travel time from the airport to the hotel: 45 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): Cost ranges from RMB 530–RMB 1060 (US$66–$132) per person per trip, depending on type of vehicle selected. Guests can choose from a Rolls Royce, a Mercedes, or a Dodge Ram (least expensive option).

Schedules and directions (subject to change without notice): Hotel-provided transportation must be arranged at least 48 hours in advance in order to give the staff an estimated time of arrival. Hotel contact details will be included in the reservation confirmation for bookings via this Web site.

Dining

Jing - Connected to the lobby by glass-enclosed circular staircase. Three open kitchens serve Western and Asian food amid a contemporary backdrop generated by orange pillars, dark brown furnishings, and circular curtain of red-glass Chinese lanterns. Glass wine cellar holds 1,400 bottles. Buffet spreads for breakfast, lunch, and dinner complement à la carte menu. Three semi-private rooms are cordoned by curtains, and one private room is available for up to 10. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Huang Ting - Stone posts from a 200-year-old Suzhou mansion set the stage for this Cantonese restaurant fashioned after a Chinese noble courtyard. Antique wooden lattice screens and hanging Chinese lanterns match the Ming dynasty-style chairs. Separate tea area with three tables, traditional Chinese tea pots in a 250-year-old stand, and antique bird cages. Dim sum specialties offered during lunch and on weekends. Three private rooms and three semi-private rooms are available. Open for lunch and dinner.

The Lobby - Lobby lounge has selection of cocktail drinks, coffee, and tea. Afternoon tea served daily from mid-afternoon till evening. Live evening music. Clusters of coffee tables and upholstered chairs complemented by bar with several additional seats. Open from early morning till past midnight.

Awards And Affiliations

The Peninsula Beijing was listed in the Condé Nast Traveler Gold List for 2004 and 2005, as well as the Travel + Leisure 500 list for the same years. It was also listed in the Andrew Harper Collection for 2004.

Address

8 Goldfish Ln Wangfujing

Beijing, 100006

China

Nearest major airport:

Beijing, China (PEK-Capital Intl.)

Area:

Dongcheng - Wangfujing, Beijing, China