Location. Prime Hotel Beijing is located on the north end of Wangfujing Street, the most renowned shopping thoroughfare in Beijing, China. The hotel stands two kilometers from Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. The back lakes, which are surrounded by traditional courtyard houses, are located immediately south of this property.
Hotel Features. The lobby of the contemporary style Prime Hotel Beijing features a central fountain, an automated grand piano, and a reception desk backed by silver and gold Chinese wall design. Hotel dining options include the Emperor Chinese Restaurant that specializes in Hunanese and Cantonese cuisine. Paris meets Beijing in the intimate Elys�e Grill that serves French cuisine and offers an extensive wine list. Chinese d�cor and a stone bar define Tang Ren Bar that serves snacks and beverages, while Caf� Wangfujing prepares Asian and European cuisines. The Prime Hotel houses a ballroom, three function rooms, and a full service business center. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotels public areas. A health club boasts a sauna, a steam room, plunge pools, mahjong rooms and sixteen massage rooms. A separate full service health spa contains an indoor pool and a fitness center equipped with treadmills, weight stations and cycling machines.
Guestrooms. The Prime Hotel offers 400 guestrooms decorated in shades of gold and yellow. Embroidered Chinese scenes or watercolors adorn the walls. All accommodations feature sofas and armchairs. Rooms are equipped with remote lighting and drapery controls, cable television, complimentary high speed Internet access, and desktop computers on request. Guestrooms contain minibars, coffeemakers, in room safes and complimentary bottled water.
Expert Tip. Beihai Park, located two kilometers from the hotel, Provides green space with childrens playgrounds. Bicycles can be rented at the hotels concierge desk for use in the park. Bicycles also offer a simple alternative to public transportation for exploring the Forbidden City, located adjacent to the park. Superior and Deluxe Room Notice:
From August 1, 2008 through August 31, 2008, all Superior and Deluxe Rooms w ill only have king beds available. Please contact hotel for more details.
For security reasons, all guests will be required by the BOCOG (Beijing Organizing Committee for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad) to submit copies of their passports prior to arrival. Please contact the hotel directly for more information.
Rates:
84 - 191 USD
Year Property Opened: 1992
Year Property Renovated: 2000
Number Of Rooms: 400
Number Of Floors: 10
Check In Time: 12 p.m.
Check Out Time: 12 p.m.
Amenities:
Coffee/Tea Maker
Fitness Facility
In House Dining
In House Bar
Children Allowed
Data Ports
Meeting Rooms
Business Center
Mini Bar In Room
Hair Dryer
Prime Hotel Beijing
2 Wangfujing Avenue Dongcheng District
Beijing, China 100006
Driving Directions:
From Beijing Capital International Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is 25 kilometers.
Getting there. A limousine service provided by Prime Hotel will pick guests up at the airport. Travel by taxi is also convenient, and shuttle bus service is available. Rental cars are not recommended for travelers unfamiliar with this area.
Getting there. The Beijing metro system has three lines, many stopping at or near tourist and business destinations. Numbered stations and announcements in English make using the system relatively easy. The closest stop to the Prime Hotel is Wangfujing on Line 1. Rates vary slightly between taxi companies and rise by 30 percent late at night. Buses charge a flat fare, but are difficult to navigate without knowledge of Chinese.