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 Grand
Hyatt
Beijing
The Grand Hyatt is one of Beijing's most stylish and conveniently located
deluxe hotels. All rooms are spacious and contemporary, with floor-to-ceiling
windows and a glass-walled "shower tower" for the ultimate
in relaxation. The property also boasts the largest hotel swimming pool
in China, nestled in a tropical theme setting, and modern spa amenities.
Western travelers who miss the tastes of home will appreciate the hotel's
several restaurants; gourmet French cuisine, tasty Italian fare, and fresh
pastries are all available, in addition to top-notch Cantonese.
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 The Peninsula
Beijing
This elite Peninsula Group hotel offers luxury, convenience, and comfort.
The Peninsula is centrally located in the heart of Beijing, right off of
the capital's liveliest pedestrian shopping street, and within walking distance to
the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. The concierge services are considered
the best in the city. Facilities include an indoor swimming pool, flat-screen
televisions in every room, a fully-equipped gymnasium, massage service,
and several restaurants serving international cuisine.
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 The
St. Regis
Beijing
Historically considered the most deluxe property in Beijing and the favorite
for a long list of dignitaries, journalists, and government officials,
the St. Regis is located in the diplomatic area of the city. It has a
tradition of unparalleled hospitality and service, and offers a unique
variety of room categories, each with its own style and character. Half
of the 273 rooms are suites that fit each individual guest's needs and
desires for a perfect stay in one of the most vivacious cities in China.
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 The Raffles
Beijing
One of the latest additions to the Beijing hotel landscape is within easy walking distance to Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, and offers all of the sophistication and elegance that one would expect from a Raffles property. We recommend staying in the Landmark Building, built in 1900, where the grand lobby and sweeping curved staircase leads to quiet hallways lined with Oriental rugs and antiques. Rooms are quite possibly the most spacious in Beijing, with flat-screen televisions, marble bathrooms, and carefully chosen Chinese accent pieces. Don’t miss the indoor swimming pool, one of the nicest in Beijing, and be sure try high tea or dinner at one of the four restaurants in the hotel.
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 Four
Seasons Shanghai
Shanghai
As the first Four Seasons property in mainland China, this ultra-modern
37-story hotel sets a very high standard - rooms are spacious
and tastefully elegant, right down to the sparkling marble bathrooms. The
hotel is ideally located in the heart of downtown Shanghai, close to the
main shopping and entertainment districts such as the French Concession
and the Shanghai Museum. After a busy day of urban exploration, guests can
take a dip in the indoor pool, relax tired muscles in the sauna, or work
out in the state-of-the-art fitness center before an evening cocktail on
the rooftop lounge. With six restaurants in the hotel, guests have an abundance
of dining options - be sure to sample the traditional flavors of Shanghai
in the Cantonese restaurant, Si Ji Xuan.
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The Portman Ritz-Carlton
Shanghai
Named "the best hotel in Shanghai" by numerous business magazines, the Portman Ritz Carlton is centrally located in downtown Shanghai, right on the liveliest commercial street in the city, Nanjing Road, and close to top sites. This hotel offers excellent rooms and service, including Club Floor rooms with extra amenities. The Portman Ritz-Carlton has three fabulous restaurants offering gourmet Cantonese, Japanese and Western cuisine. Its Health Club, situated on three floors, is the largest in Shanghai. Other facilities include the steambath, solarium and massage, indoor and outdoor pools, squash, tennis, and racquetball courts.
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Banyan Tree Ringha
Zhongdian, Yunnan Province
Designed like a traditional Tibetan farmhouse, the interior of this resort is decorated with gorgeous Tibetan rugs, thangka paintings, and shiny red lacquer furniture. Cushy daybeds on the terraces of the spa suites and Tibetan lodges (actual Tibetan farmhouses rebuilt to house guests) take full advantage of the magnificent views of the mountainous countryside. Because of the high altitude – 3,200 meters above sea level – we recommend that visitors spend several days here so they have time to acclimatize. Finding ways to spend that time is not a problem: the resort has a luxurious Banyan Tree spa offering a number of rejuvenating treatments utilizing traditional Chinese methods and ingredients and is a must for nature and soft-adventure lovers, offering a variety of trekking, nature walking and horseback riding opportunities.
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 Banyan Tree Lijiang
Lijiang, Yunnan Province
A 15-minute drive from the heart of Lijiang’s Old Town, the Banyan Tree is a perfect example of China’s awakening enthusiasm for destination resorts. Sleek modern buildings are arrayed around a large central reflecting pool, and bamboo-lined stone pathways lead to the guest villas. While common areas are contemporary in design, guest villas are constructed in the style of traditional Chinese courtyard homes, so high stone walls provide maximum privacy. The interiors are spacious, with dark woods accented with bold red textiles and crisp white linens. Every villa offers a magnificent view of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (there is no “bad” view) and villas all have outdoor hot-tubs, a welcome invitation to soak beneath the Lijiang’s starry night skies.
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