Kerry Hotel, Beijing

Formerly the Kerry Centre Hotel, the Kerry Hotel Beijing (Beijing Jiali Dajiudian), still part of the international Shangri-La brand, stands high in Beijing's central business and diplomatic district, putting guests close to historical sights and entertainment in the capital.

Spacious guestrooms in this Beijing hotel offer views of the hotel gardens or the city, plush beds and a range of amenities including complimentary wired Internet and Wi-Fi access, 40" satellite and cable flatscreen TVs with in-house movie channels, electronic safes, voicemail and international direct dial phones. Guests staying in the five Club floors can take advantage of additional hardware and amenities as well as exclusive privileges including private check-in and check-out, late check out, full use of the Club Lounge, buffet breakfast, complimentary two-hour use of meeting rooms and more.

Four establishments in the Kerry Beijing serve a variety of choices for wining and dining. Kerry's Kitchen serves up quality Asian cuisine while Kerry's Pantry provides guests a spot to grab a quick bite. With an emphasis on Cantonese cuisine, the Horizon Chinese restaurant also serves Beijing and Sichuan signature dishes. Guests can chill out with live jazz, fine wines and real cocktails in Centro, the hotel's award-winning bar and lounge.

MICE facilities with an an excess of 6,000sq m (64,584 sq ft) offer numerous options for event planning. Ten function rooms as well as the pillarless Grand Ballroom and Kowloon Ballroom can accommodate groups large and small, while the Rooftop Garden serves as a venue for outdoor functions.

Guests can stay fit in the hotel's large fitness center, work up a sweat in the aerobics studio, take a dip in the indoor swimming pool, hit the squash or tennis court or run the outdoor jogging track. Those looking to unwind can head to the sauna or steam rooms, take a dip into the Jacuzzi, get a massage or challenge friends to a game of billiards.