The Peninsula Beijing Hotel General Information

The Peninsula Beijing's guest rooms have been refurbished to the most luxurious standard. Based on The Peninsula's tradition of comfort, interwoven with subtle Chinese influences. The elegantly appointed guest rooms (31 sq m to 34 sq m) and suites (50 sq m to 100 sq m) feature hardwood floors covered with carpet, a 42" plasma television, wired and wireless high-speed Internet access, silent fax machine, and The Peninsula signature technology - a bedside electronic panel that controls all lighting and audio-visual equipment in the room, as well as a special control panel by the door displaying outside temperature and humidity levels.

The Peninsula Beijing's stylish suites are among the most luxurious accommodations in the Chinese capital and include the spacious Executive Suites, Beijing Suites, the unique top-floor Duplex Suites and The Peninsula Suite.

Deluxe Rooms
The 275 Deluxe rooms are located on both the east and west sides of the hotel and comprise 31 sq m of luxurious living space and a marble bathroom. Deluxe rooms offer either a king-size bed or two twin beds. An interconnecting Deluxe room is available. Deluxe rooms are equipped with 42" plasma television, silent fax machine, wired and wireless high speed Internet access, voicemail, CD / DVD player and other Peninsula technologies.

Grand Deluxe Rooms
The 144 Grand Deluxe rooms face Goldfish Lane or the swimming pool and come with either a king-size bed or two twin beds. A generous 34 sq m in size, these beautiful rooms have a marble bath complete with separate shower, and a small sitting area by the window. Grand Deluxe rooms are all equipped with 42" plasma television, bathroom television, silent fax machine, wired and wireless high speed Internet access, voicemail, CD / DVD player and other Peninsula technologies. An interconnecting Grand Deluxe room is also available.

The Club
The rooms and suites on Club Floors have been completely redesigned and all the Club Floors are connected by a marble stone staircase, providing guests an additional commuting option besides elevator.

The Club Lounge offers wireless connectivity throughout the lounge, a private business office with wired high speed Internet access, private check in and check out facilities and a 60-seat lounge serving breakfast, afternoon tea and cocktails on a complimentary basis. Complimentary pressing service is also exclusively available for guests on the Club Floors.

Executive Suites
The 10 Executive Suites have a separate living room and a luxurious bedroom with a king-size bed. Measuring nearly 50 sq m, the generous suites include an entrance foyer and a whole host of luxurious features.

Beijing Suites
The 28 elegantly appointed Beijing Suites, each measuring around 100 sq m, are a popular choice of many. Each features a master bedroom with an en suite marble bathroom, a spacious living room with complete audio-visual system, centralized speakers and subwoofers, and a dining / meeting area with an adjacent powder room.

Duplex Suites
The 18 Duplex Suites are only located on the top floor of the hotel and are uniquely residential in flavor, featuring a downstairs sitting area with a beautiful wooden staircase leading to the upstairs bedroom and luxurious bathroom. The suites measure nearly 68 sq m and feature luxurious marble bathrooms with a television over the bath, and 42" plasma screen televisions in both the bedroom and living area. Duplex Suite guests also have access to the Club Lounge and its facilities.

The Peninsula Suite
The US$35-million renovation of The Peninsula Beijing has had the finishing touch applied with the completion of The Peninsula Suite, beautifully restored and refurbished around the concept of a traditional courtyard house in old Beijing yet with a distinctly contemporary approach.

The premier 10-room suite of The Peninsula Beijing has been completely re-designed and expanded to 660 square meters (approximately 7,100 square feet) by combining the former Presidential Suite and Wangfujing Suite. The cost of renovating the suite alone was RMB12 million (approximately US$1.5 million) and the first guest was France's President Jacques Chirac.

Designed by renowned Hong Kong based architects Chhada, Siembieda & Leung Co. Ltd, The Peninsula Suite artfully blends sophistication, technology, elegance and the cultural resonance of Beijing. The decor features a combination of grey brick walls, original stone framed windows, marble, state and pine wood flooring, with an impressive collection of antiques and carefully selected fabrics, carpets and linen, plus advanced multi-media technology, all enhanced by subtle lighting and illumination throughout the suite.

A large studded double door leads into the suite, giving directly onto a large "double happiness" stone wall sculpture. At the south end of the sutie is a large dining room, which can comfortably seat up to 18 persons. The raised ceilings are finished with wooden beams and antique roof tiles, while a selection of blue and white Chinese porcelain pieces add to the character and ambience of the suite. A full satellite kitchen with private entrance is connected to the dining room, enabling hotel chefs to unobtrusively prepare exclusive lunches and dinners a la minute, and guest's own chef to cook.

The formal living room is complemented by a host of Chinese antiques and artwork, marble floor and custom-designed wool rug, a baby grand piano and a traditional raised ceiling feature. Delicate antique wooden lattice screens, stretching the length of the living room, separe the living room from the hallway.

The dominant feature of The China Study is in the form of three traditional red lanterns hanging from the raised ceiling. Ideal for study and relaxation, there is also an antique four panel painting depicting birds with bamboo, chrysanthemums and plum blossoms, folding wood panels with stylish Chinese calligraphy on silk and a traditional Chinese GO chess set. The wooden furniture - tables, chairs and work desk, is made of hung hua li and follows classic Ming designs (1368 - 1644). Behind the traditional setting, however, a wide range of state-of-the-art equipment is available, including a 42 inch (116 cm) plasma television, DVD player, stereo system, weather station and an internet radio, which can tune into radio channels across the globe.

The master bedroom is another highlight of the suite. The increased space and the raised ceiling create an opulent air, enhanced by a five-panel golden silk screen along the wall and luxury Frette linens that add stylish touches and flair to the room.

Adjacent to the master bedroom is a large dressing area and a small private gymnasium, equipped with an elliptical cross trainer fitness machine, an LCD-display television, a choice of weights and a massage bed for in-suite massage treatments. The large marble bathroom, right next to the gymnasium, is complete with a whirlpool bathtub and a steam room. A traditional metal screen lattice adds an oriental touch to the bathroom.

The Peninsula Suite also includes a guest bedroom and bathroom, with a dressing room with walk-in closets, which can connect to an adjacent deluxe room, enabling the suite to become a three-bedroom suite. A private elevator inside the suite directly links the  hotel lobby to the suite.

Dining at The Peninsula Beijing is a delightful experience. The hotel includes two of Beijing's most sophisticated tables: Jing, a super-sleek, "modern meets Asian" restaurant, ranked as one of the "75 World's Top New Restaurants" in 2003 by Condé Nast Traveler, and "Best Beijing's Fusion Restaurants" by Modern Media (China; Huang Ting, notably for its stylish interpretation of a historic Chinese courtyard, serves exquisite authentic dim sum, Cantonese cuisine, and Beijing specialities. The Lobby Lounge and Bar also offers a superb selection of cocktails, teas, and coffees, and the hotel provides 24-hour Room Service.

Jing
Connected to the Lobby by a glass-enclosed circular staircase, the super-sleek, contemporary Jing was selected by Condé Nast Traveler as one of the "75 World's Top New Restaurants". The unique "modern meets Asian" environment of the restaurant features three open show kitchens, which combine traditional Western fare with Asian favorites. The modern Asian theme is also reflected in the design of staff uniforms and table settings.

Huang Ting
Designed as a contemporary interpretation of Beijing's traditional noble courtyard houses, Huang Ting features gray brick walls taken from original hutongs, slate floors, aged pine floors, beams from a 200-year-old mansion in Suzhou, near Shanghai, and an impressive collection of antiques, most dating from the Qing dynasty (1644-1911). Huang Ting features the finest Cantonese cuisine under a renowned Master Chef and seats 140. There are also four private dining rooms, the largest of which seats up to 25.

The Lobby Lounge
The Lobby Lounge and Bar offers a superb selection of cocktails, teas, and coffees, including the legendary Peninsula Afternoon Tea, which is served from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm daily, with live music starting at 5:00 pm. The Lobby Lounge and Bar is located adjacent to the international brand name boutiques of The Peninsula Arcade.

The Peninsula Beijing offers The Fitness Centre that includes a wide range of weight-training and fitness equipment, steam rooms and saunas, separte male and female locker rooms and a heated indoor swimming pool. Private treatment rooms are also available for various treatments including traditional Chinese massage, reflexology and therapeutic aroma massage, to name but a few.

The Fitness Center
The Fitness Center, located on the 3rd floor of the hotel, is a health and fitness club with an air of exclusivity. It is ideally suited to those who seek professional service and the best facilities, with a greater degree of privacy and individual instruction. The modernized gym features a well-equipped exercise studio with individual television monitors as well as personalized training sessions. Changing room facilities are complete with saunas and steam rooms.

Facilities include:

• Sports shop, offering a wide choice of sporting goods and attire
• Lockers with steam room and sauna

These treatments are recognized to bring profound and positive effects on one's physical, mental and emotional state. All massage treatments are on offer in The Fitness Centre, or guest have the option of enjoying a treatment within the privacy of their own room.

Swimming Pool
The 20-metre heated pool is part of the Fitness Centre on the 3rd floor and is exclusive to in-house guest. The pool is enclosed by tinted glass and skylight on top. Outside the pool area are sun loungers and a 200-square-metre landscaped garden.

The Peninsula Beijing provides the perfect setting for any Beijing meeting or event. With a choice of 11 meeting and function rooms, The Peninsula Beijing offers a choice of meeting and function rooms that are ideal for grand receptions, gala dinners, and large conferences as well as small corporate meetings and intimate social occasions.

The Peninsula Beijing's largest function and meeting space is The Grand Ballroom. Located on the 2nd floor of the hotel, at the top of the impressive marble staircase, The Grand Ballroom features magnificent, glittering chandeliers and can accommodate up to 600 guests for a cocktail reception and 400 guests seated for a banquet. For smaller events and meetings, The Grand Ballroom can be subdivided into two separate meeting rooms, each offering a capacity of up to 250 people theater style.

The Emerald and Ruby Rooms at The Peninsula Beijing are ideal for mid-sized meetings and events in Beijing. The Emerald meeting room offers 155 sq m / 1,636 sq ft of meeting space and is divisible into two separate function rooms for smaller meetings or events. The Ruby Room measures 119 sq m / 1,280 sq ft and can be divided into three separate meeting rooms for added versatility. Each one of The Peninsula Beijing's versatile meeting rooms can be adapted to suit any size meeting or event.

The Peninsula Beijing offers a selection of Wedding Packages, and themed events are also available. When you choose The Peninsula Beijing for your meeting or event, you can rest in the knowledge that it will be adeptly organized and managed by a dedicated team of staff, who will ensure your meeting or event is a resounding success.