The Ritz-Carlton Beijing Financial Street

Location.

The hotel concierge can suggest the best tours that serve these attractions. An expression of artistic Chinese landscaping, The Summer Palace epitomizes the philosophy of Chinese garden design. Conveniently, the zoo is located enroute to the magnificent Summer Palace, well worth visiting despite the 29-kilometer distance. Many guests will want to visit the Giant Panda Exhibition at the Beijing Zoo and Aquarium, located two kilometers from the hotel.

Expert Tip. Spacious bathrooms provide telephones, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries. Room amenities include coffeemakers, satellite television, DVD players, minibars, and microwave ovens and refrigerators, on request. Rich, textured fabrics and finely crafted furnishings accent muted color schemes. The 253 air-conditioned guestrooms and suites housed in this grand 18-story hotel present a showcase of sleek design features.

Guestrooms. An on-site fitness center features an array of weight- and strength-training equipment. Elegant treatment rooms, saunas, steam rooms and relaxation lounges help to ensure optimal spa experiences. The 1,500-square-meter Ritz-Carlton Health Club and Spa features exclusive massage and body treatments using indigenous natural elements. The hotel offers 865 square meters of flexible conference space, a full-service business center, technology helpdesk, and wired high-speed and wireless Internet access. Afternoon tea is served at the Tea Apothecary and Crystal Bar sparkles with unique champagne and martini presentations. Greenfish is touted for its "flexitarian" preparations that showcase seafood and vegetarian dishes. Qi restaurant highlights seven regional cuisines including Szechuan, with innovative interpretations of Yunnan and Beijing dishes. Cepe is the hotel's signature Italian restaurant that features an exhibition kitchen and prepares authentic Northern Italian cuisine. Opening in Fall 2006, this property offers superb dining venues.
Hotel Features. Beijing Concert Hall stands two kilometers from this prestigious property and Forbidden City is four kilometers away. The Ritz-Carlton Beijing, Financial Street is located in the western sector of Beijing, China's cultural, entertainment and financial districts.