Location. The Grand Hyatt Beijing in the People's Republic of China is less than one kilometer from The Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. The hotel is part of Oriental Plaza, the largest commercial complex in China. The Beijing Capital International Airport is 35 kilometers from the hotel. Hotel Features. The Grand Hyatt Beijing has a multilingual, 24-hour front desk staff and concierge. The hotel offers guests seven on-site dining options ranging from authentic Chinese cuisine to classic Italian. Musicians performing on traditional Chinese instruments appear regularly at the hotel's restaurant, Redmoon. The hotel's indoor pool features stone columns and a poolside bar. A spa tub and sauna are available. A fitness center and full-service spa are on site. In-room massages are available.

Guestrooms. The hotel's 825 guestrooms feature cable television with premium channels. High-speed wired and wireless Internet access is offered for a fee. Coffeemakers and refrigerators are included. Smoking and non-smoking guestrooms are available. Guest baths include bathrobes and makeup mirrors. In-room safes accommodate laptops.

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Expert Tip. Within one-half kilometer of the hotel is China's most famed tourist attraction, The Forbidden City. Construction began in 1406 on the Imperial Palace of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The Forbidden City sits in the exact center of the ancient city of Beijing encompassing 720,000 square meters with 800 buildings and over 8,000 rooms. The Forbidden City is surrounded by a six meter deep moat and a 10 meter high wall. The city was occupied as a residence for royalty until 1924. It is listed as the largest collection of preserved wooden structures in the wood by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

Room Types:

Grand Deluxe:   One king or two single beds. Views of Chang'an Avenue, courtyard, or north Beijing. Located on floors 4–13. Size is 42–58 square metres (452–624 square feet). Separate lounge area with sofa, armchair, ottoman, and coffee table. Dining table and three chairs. Desk with telephone, lamp, and high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Cable/satellite TV with premium channels. Minibar with refrigerator, complimentary bottled water, and tea/coffee kettle. Bedside clock and phone. Full-length mirror. Laptop-size safe. Bathroom with separate tub and shower, hair dryer, bathroom scales, bathrobes, slippers, and yukata robes. Complimentary welcome fruits.

Regency Club:   One king or two single beds. Views of Chang'an Avenue, city, or courtyard. Located on floors 14–18. Size is 29–33 square metres (312–355 square feet). Armchair. Desk with phone, lamp, and high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Cable/satellite TV with premium channels. Minibar with refrigerator, complimentary bottled water, and tea/coffee kettle. Bedside clock and phone. In-room safe (accommodates laptop). Bathroom with separate tub and shower, hair dryer, bathroom scales, makeup mirror, bathrobes, slippers, and yukata robes. Complimentary welcome fruits and chocolates. Grand Club amenities include complimentary Continental breakfast, all-day refreshments, evening cocktails, and one-hour complimentary use of meeting room per stay. Pressing of one item of clothing or suit per stay is also offered.

Grand Guestroom:   One king bed. Views of Chang'an Avenue, courtyard, or north Beijing. Located on floors 4–13. Size is 29–33 square metres (312–355 square feet). Armchair. Desk with telephone, lamp, and high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Cable/satellite TV with premium channels. Minibar with refrigerator, complimentary bottled water, and tea/coffee kettle. Bedside clock and phone. In-room safe (accommodates laptop). Bathroom with separate tub and shower, hair dryer, bathroom scales, makeup mirror, bathrobes, slippers, and yukata robes. Complimentary welcome fruits.

Grand Dlx 2 Bdrm:   One king bed in master bedroom and one king or two single beds in second bedroom. Views of Chang'an Avenue, courtyard, or north Beijing. Located on floors 4–18. Size is 84–91 square metres (904–980 square feet). Separate lounge with sofa, armchairs, and coffee table. Dining table and two chairs. Desk with telephone, lamp, and high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Cable/satellite TV with premium channels. Master bedroom with cable/satellite TV, bedside phone, clock, and in-room safe (accommodates laptop). Ensuite bathroom with separate tub and shower, hair dryer, bathroom scales, makeup mirror, bathrobes, slippers, and yukata robes. Second bedroom with cable/satellite TV, makeup table, and stool. Kitchen with minibar, refrigerator, and tea/coffee kettle. Complimentary bottled water. Second bathroom with shower.

Grand Guestroom:   Two single beds. Chang'an Avenue view. 26-33 square metres (279-355 square feet). Air conditioning. Cable/satellite TV with premium channels. Direct-dial multi-line phone with voicemail. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Coffee/tea maker, refrigerator, minibar, and complimentary bottled water. Complimentary newspaper. Marble bathroom with separate bathtub and shower, phone, bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryer. In-room safe (accommodates laptop).

Driving Directions: Beijing Capital International Airport is 35 kilometers from the hotel.