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The Peninsula Beijing  

Beijing , China


NEED TO KNOW

  • Centrally located, The Peninsula is ideally located as a base from which to explore the city centre
  • Two elegant restaurants offer a choice of traditional Cantonese cuisine and Asian fare
  • The Peninsula Spa by ESPA offers a wide range of treatments in a serene setting
  • The hotel has an indoor heated pool
  • Other facilities include bars and lounges, a fitness centre, steam rooms, saunas and the most prestigious shopping arcade in Beijing

THE HOTEL
A landmark building in Beijing, The Peninsula exudes an atmosphere of luxury living - exemplified by the highest standards of service and flawless attention to detail.

Behind the imposing, traditional Chinese architectural-style exterior, subtle Chinese influences enhance every room and suite.  All are spacious and decorated in classic earth tones with elegantly streamlined furniture and modern electronic systems with fingertip controls, and have sleek white marble bathrooms.

The overall feel pervading throughout this hotel is one of opulence and lavish indulgence - from the restaurants and bars to the apartment style rooms and suites.  It is widely accepted as the premier five star hotel in the city.


The Orient

China

Best time to be there

While there are differences in the climate according to the region in China, it is best to travel in Spring and Autumn when the weather is not too hot nor freezing cold. But we also pay attention to festival periods and special occasions.

Fly to

Beijing/Shanghai/Hong Kong (British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Virgin)

flying time

11 hours 20 minutes non-stop

time difference

GMT +7 hours

Visas

Visa required for UK passport holders

Health Requirements

Yellow Fever certificate if arriving from an endemic area