Hotel Information: A fountain and a tinkling, automated grand piano serenade the busy local and international guests and tour groups that mingle in the hotel lobby. The reception desk is backed by a silver and gold wall in Chinese design. To the left lies the lobby restaurant; to the right, a café and patisserie, lending the lobby a pleasant air of activity. On the upper floor of the atrium-style lobby lie restaurants and conference areas. Floor-to-ceiling glass windows provide abundant natural light. Throughout the hotel, plants in Chinese pots, and a variety of traditional prints decorate corridors.

Insider tip: Just south of the Prime Hotel, the contemporary energy of China is on show along Wangfujing, the capital’s most renowned shopping street. To the north, however, lie the back lakes, surrounded by a meandering network of old alleyways and traditional courtyard (hutong) houses that have so far survived redevelopment. A wander through the neighborhood gives a glimpse of street life, and a flavor of imperial China that has now largely been confined to palaces and museums.

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Spa

The Varee Spa is located on the third floor of the Prime Hotel, and has a communal area for pedicures and manicures, as well as three single massage rooms with attached showers.

The Varee Spa employs professional therapists from Thailand and specializes in Thai massage treatments. It aims to help guests ease the built-up anxiety and tension of city living and provide a sanctuary in the middle of an urban setting. Signature treatments include the Varee Signature Massage and the Classic Thai massage.

Varee Signature Massage (90 minutes): CNY618 (US$80–$85)
Combines traditional Thai massage with Western massage techniques, and uses a choice of specially blended oils.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Deep Tissue Massage (60 minutes): CNY498 (US$60–$65)
Warming to the body, this firm massage utilizes the aroma of essential oils to stimulate circulation while the therapist works on sore, tight muscles.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Thai Herbal Heat Massage (60 minutes): CNY580 (US$75–$80)
Ancient Thai art of healing begins with applying pressure to the body’s energy meridians, followed by a warm Thai herbal poultice to soothe muscle tension and stiffness in key areas.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Traditional Chinese Massage (60 minutes): CNY298 (US$35–$40)
Therapeutic massage using a blend of acupressure, deep tissue, and stretching techniques to balance yin and yang energies. Designed to relieve muscular tension and improve circulation.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Feet Reflexology (60 minutes): CNY198 (US$25–$30)
Based on the principle that all body organs are connected to reflex points on the feet via constantly flowing energy.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Jasmine Rice Body Scrub (30 minutes): CNY350 (US$45–$50)
Jasmine rice, Thai exotic rice, and aromatic oils are used to calm the skin through cleansing and exfoliation.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Herbal Mud Wrap (60 minutes): CNY498 (US$60–$65)
A combination of European moor and Dead Sea mud works to stimulate and deep cleanse the body.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Anti-Oxidant Rejuvenation (90 minutes): CNY680 (US$85–$90)
Specially recommended for dull and overworked skin, this facial offers a revitalizing moisture mask to improve elasticity and texture.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Essential Back Treatment (60 minutes): CNY380 (US$45–$50)
Concentrates on the back, shoulders, head, and face. Begins with a calming massage to reduce muscle tension, followed by an herbal mask on the back to relieve sore muscles. Ends with a relaxing shoulder, head, and face massage.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Floral and Lavender Bath (30 minutes): CNY336 (US$40–$45)
Awakens the senses and recharges energy with a bath of aromatic oil and lavender salt.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Rooms

The Prime Hotel has 400 guestrooms, decorated in shades of gold and yellow and with embroidered Chinese scenes or watercolors on the walls. All have sofas and armchairs, and desks with lamps and complimentary high-speed Internet access. Minibars include refrigerators, tea/coffee kettles, coffeemakers, and complimentary bottled water. There are also, cable/satellite TVs offering over 60 channels, mostly in Chinese but including CNN, Star Sports, ESPN, HBO, and NHC. Other amenities include safes, desktop computers (surcharge), and rollaway beds (on request, surcharge).

Room Amenities

• Internet access - high speed
• Cable/satellite TV
• Hypo-allergenic bedding available
• Complimentary newspaper
• Air conditioning
• Climate control
• Blackout drapes/curtains
• Internet access - complimentary
• Voice mail
• Direct-dial phone
• Bottled water in room (complimentary)
• Refrigerator
• Minibar
• Coffee/tea maker
• Remote lighting/drapery/curtain control
• Wake-up calls
• Housekeeping
• Turndown service
• Bathroom telephone

• Bathrobes
• Complimentary toiletries
• Hair dryer
• Makeup mirror
• Massage - available in room
• Sewing kit
• Slippers
• Extra towels/bedding in room
• Child care (in room, surcharge)
• Electronic/magnetic keys
• Television - Satellite service
• Television - Cable service
• In-room safe
• Iron/ironing board (on request)
• Window opens
• Clock radio
• Desk
• Rollaway beds (surcharge)
• Cribs (infant beds) available
• Smoking rooms

Renovation Notice

The sauna room, located in the Health Club is currently under renovation.

Recreation

The Prime Hotel’s health club contains a variety of recreational facilities. Both men’s and women’s sections contain sauna and steam rooms, two massage tables, and three plunge pools of varying temperatures. Four mahjong rooms (surcharges) offer mahjong tables and a relaxation area with armchairs and sofas. Sixteen double massage rooms (surcharges) all have TVs, and also offer manicures and pedicures. The Prime Hotel also has an indoor swimming pool, and a fitness center with treadmills, weight stations, and cycling machines. Bicycles may be rented through the hotel.

Recreational opportunities in the city include tennis in the Dongdan district approximately 2 km (1.5 miles) from the hotel, and ice skating at the World Trade Center 4 km (3 miles) away. Beihai Park, adjacent to the Forbidden City, contains open spaces and playgrounds suitable for children. The nearest golf course is Hua Tang, some 20 km (12.5 miles) from the city center.

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

• Golfing nearby
• Ice skating nearby
• Swimming on site

• Tennis nearby
• Bicycle rentals on site
• Playground nearby

Property Amenities

The Prime Hotel has 400 rooms occupying a modern, U-shaped building. A health club contains a variety of recreational facilities, including sauna, steam room and plunge pools; mahjong rooms; and sixteen massage rooms. A separate full-service health spa specializes in Thai massage treatments. The Prime Hotel also has an indoor swimming pool (guest are required to wear a swim cap) and fitness center. Drinks and snacks can be served in a karaoke room. An on-site store sells clothes, handbags, wallets, and other fashion items.

Self parking:
Complimentary parking in an open-air, secure lot beside the hotel.

In addition to three function rooms, Prime Hotel has a 372-square-metre (4,000-square-foot) ballroom, which can be divided into three separate areas. The business centre incorporates two computer terminals with high-speed Internet access and a telephone cubicle. Personal computers can be rented and a wide range of conference equipment and business services are available. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel.

Business centre: Two computer stations and a telephone cubicle make up the business centre, which is open from early morning to late evening. It also has an air ticket desk. A small meeting room in the business center is available for hourly surcharges. Services include photocopying at CNY2 (US$0.30) per page, word processing at CNY55 (US$6–$10) per page, and scanning at CNY30 (US$1–$5) per page. Personal computers can be rented at CNY160 (US$21–$25) per hour. A wide range of audiovisual equipment is available for conference rooms including whiteboards, flip charts, overhead projectors, microphones, slide projectors, and LCD projectors. Fee(s) subject to change without notice.

Internet access: The business centre provides high-speed Internet access at CNY2 (US$0.30) per minute. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel’s public areas. Fee(s) subject to change without notice.

Conference/function room(s):The Prime Hotel’s ballroom is 372 square metres (4,000 square feet), accommodating up to 300 people in theatre style or 210 in classroom style. It can be divided into three separate rooms of 124 metres (1,335 square feet) each, holding up to 100 people in theater style or 70 in classroom style. A breakout area overlooks the atrium lobby. There are also three functions rooms on the third floor, each of 80 square meters (860 square feet) and accommodating 60 people in theater style and 40 in classroom style. They may be combined to form larger function rooms.

• 24-hour front desk
• Air-conditioned public areas
• Airport transportation (surcharge)
• Number of rooms: 400
• ATM/banking
• Audio-visual equipment
• Babysitting or child care
• Ballroom(s)
• Number of floors: 10
• Banquet facilities
• Bar/lounge
• Beauty services
• Business center
• Coffee shop or café
• Complimentary newspapers in lobby
• Computer rental
• Concierge desk
• Conference room(s)
• Currency exchange
• Doorman/doorwoman
• Dry cleaning service
• Elevator/lift
• Elevator/lift attendant
• Event catering
• Exhibit space
• Express check- in
• Express check-out
• Fitness equipment

• Full-service health spa
• Gift shops or newsstand
• Health club
• Internet access in public areas - complimentary
• Internet access - wireless
• Limo or Town Car service available
• Massage - treatment room(s)
• Medical assistance available
• Meeting rooms (small groups)
• Multilingual staff
• Parking (free)
• Parking (secure)
• Porter/bellhop
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• Room service (24 hours)
• Safe-deposit box - front desk
• Sauna
• Secretarial services
• Security guard
• Shoe shine
• Shopping on site
• Spa tub
• Steam room
• Swimming pool - indoor
• Tour assistance
• Translation services
• Umbrella
• 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.

• Pets not allowed
• Check-in time is Noon
• Check-out time is Noon

Location Details

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK): Approximate travel time is 50 minutes and distance is 25 km (16 miles).

Getting there: A limousine service provided by Prime Hotel will pick guests up at the airport. Travel by taxi is also very convenient, and shuttle bus service is also available. Rental cars are not recommended for travelers unfamiliar with this area.

Getting around: Getting around the city by public transport or taxi is both cheap and convenient. The Beijing metro system has three lines, many stopping at or near tourist and business destinations. Numbered stations and announcements in English make using the system relatively easy, and tickets cost CNY3–5 (less than US$1) depending on the destination. The closest stop to the Prime Hotel is Wangfujing on Line 1, about ten minutes’ walk away. Metered taxis are abundant and cheap, with flagfall costing CNY10 (US$1–$5) for the first three km, and CNY1.60 (less than US$1) for subsequent km. Rates vary slightly between taxi companies and rise by 30 percent late at night. Buses charge a flat fare of CNY1–2 (less than US$1), but are difficult to navigate without knowledge of Chinese.

Bus details

Closest bus stop to the hotel: Chang’an Avenue, opposite Beijing Railway Station
Approximate travel time from the airport to the hotel: 70 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): CNY16 (US$1–$5); subject to change without notice.

Schedule and directions (subject to change without notice): Two different bus companies operate shuttles from the airport into central Beijing along a variety of routes, some of which operate 24 hours a day. Of these, the Airport Shuttle Bus company’s Line A stops at Dongsi Shi Tiao metro station and the Beijing Railway Station, both a short taxi ride away from the Prime Hotel.

Taxi details

Approximate travel time from the airport to the hotel: 45 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): CNY100 (US$5–$15)

Instructions: Taxi stands are located outside baggage claim. Travelers are advised to avoid the taxi touts and follow the signs to the official taxi rank, where queues from along metal railings and a marshal controls proceedings. Marshals may be able to translate the hotel name, but it would be preferable to have it written in Chinese characters, or have the hotel already located on a bilingual map, since few taxi drivers speak English and the hotel’s name is quite different in Chinese. Maps can be obtained from the tourist information desk inside the terminal building.

Shuttle details

Travel time from the airport to the hotel: 50 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): CNY300 (US$36–$40) per car

Schedules and directions (subject to change without notice): A car service is provided by Prime Hotel; the driver stands (with guests’ names on a sign) just beyond the customs and baggage claim area. Hotel shuttle service is available 24 hours daily. However, guests must contact the hotel at least 48 hours prior to arrival 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.

Know Before You Go

The hotel requires all guest to wear swim caps in the pool.

Dining

Emperor Chinese Restaurant - À la carte lunch and dinner. Hunanese (spicy central Chinese) and Cantonese cuisine. Live seafood. Imperial court scenes on walls; pillars with golden dragons. Located on second floor. Overlooks lobby atrium. Thirteen private rooms available. Open daily from late morning to late evening.

Elysée Grill - À la carte dinner. French cuisine, with extensive wine list. Small, intimate, and formal setting. Located on second floor. Wood paneling, oil paintings of Paris, potted plants. Fireplace. Open daily evenings only.

Café Wangfujing - Buffet and à la carte breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Asian and Western cuisines. Located on raised, carpeted area off lobby. Street outlook. Central food displays and two cooking stations. Informal setting, with leaf motifs on carpet and wall panels. Open daily 24 hours.

Lobby Bar - Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, tea, and coffee. Sandwiches, patisseries, and cakes. Located on raised, carpeted area off lobby. Street outlook. Informal, with cane chairs. Open daily from early morning to late evening.

Tang Ren Bar - Bar snacks and beverages. Food may be ordered from Café Wangfujing during quieter times. Located off lobby. Stone bar top with bar stools. Chinese décor, with Beijing opera masks on walls. Street outlook. Open daily mid-morning to midnight.

Address

2 Wangfujing Avenue Dongcheng District

Beijing, 100006

China

Nearest major airport:

Beijing, China (PEK-Capital Intl.)

Area:

Dongcheng - Wangfujing, Beijing, China