The Shangri-La Hotel, Baotou

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The hotel concierge supplies details and assists with tour arrangements. Joss sticks and candles burn throughout the year, and four annual grand sacrificial ceremonies are held to commemorate the Mongol leader. Located near the hotel, the Genghis Khan Mausoleum occupies a central square.

Expert Tip. Horizon Club rooms include private check-in and check-out, fax machines, private lounge facilities, complimentary buffet breakfasts, complimentary newspapers, fresh fruit, suit pressing and shoeshine services, butler service and complimentary beverages. Bathrooms contain separate showers and bathtubs. All accommodations offer satellite television and high-speed Internet access for a fee. The Shangri-La Hotel Baotou offers 360 guestrooms and suites with city or garden views.

Guestrooms. Massage therapies include Chinese and Western treatments. The fitness facility contains a sauna and a steam room. Recreation includes a fourth-floor, limited-hour fitness center with a gym, an aerobics studio, massage treatment rooms and a naturally lit indoor pool. High-speed Internet access is available throughout the hotel for a fee. The hotel features a 1,739-square-meter pillar-less grand ballroom plus twelve other function rooms of varying size. The Lobby Lounge hosts regularly scheduled live performances and serves refreshments such as tea, coffee and cocktails. Shang Palace offers 12 Chinese and Mongolian themed private dining rooms, serves international cuisine, and specializes in Mongolian favorites. On-site dining includes the hotel's Xin Café that showcases an open-kitchen concept and serves Chinese regional dishes and international fare. The high-rise Shangri-La Hotel Baotou reflects sleek, modern design and boasts views of the city and the botanical gardens.
Hotel Features. Baotou translates from Mongolian as the place that has deer, and is often referred to as Deer City. Yinhe Square is positioned adjacent to the hotel, and the commercial and governmental sectors are located nearby. Shangri-La Hotel Baotou stands within Baotou, China's central city district.