Shangri-la Hotel, Beijing

Shangri-La Hotel, Beijing, with the existing 24-storey 528-room Garden Wing, is a landmark in the western part of the city, close to the financial district, Summer Palace, State Guesthouse, the Beijing Exhibitions Hall, Beijing Zoo and 35 kilometres from Beijing Airport. Its location and fine reputation has made it the choice of business and leisure travellers to Beijing, one of the world''s oldest cities and China''s administrative capital.

The new, US$50-million Valley Wing opened its doors in March 2007, adding 142 premier rooms, in a 17-storey modern glass tower, increasing the hotel''s total room inventory to 670. Tasteful and refined, each premier room boasts a minimum 50 square metres of luxurious space, plus the specialty suites, including the 245-square metre Presidential Suite.

Extensive meeting facilities including two grand ballrooms, an event centre, and 18 function rooms with state-of-the-art audio-visual technology make the hotel an ideal venue for meetings and banquets.