The Hilton Beijing is a modern high-rise hotel located in the central commercial and diplomatic district, 15 kilometres from the airport. The 340 air-conditioned guestrooms extend to balconies with city views and come equipped with cable television, high-speed Internet connections, DVD players, minibars, complimentary weekday newspapers and bathrooms with showers, bathrobes and toiletries. Guests can sample traditional Cantonese specialities, including seafood, freshly made dim sum and Beijing roast duck, at the Suiyuan restaurant, while the Louisiana restaurant serves Cajun dishes and wines. Fitness enthusiasts can work out on cardiovascular and weight machines in the gym, and then unwind in the sauna, steam room or jetted tub, or indulge in a massage. Personalised fitness programmes can be provided on request. The hotel also houses a heated indoor pool, an aerobic studio and squash and tennis courts. The 24-hour business centre enables guest to stay connected via fax and broadband Internet access, and provides secretarial and translation services. The hotel houses eight meeting rooms and a ballroom able to accommodate corporate events or social functions of up to 300 people. Practical onsite amenities include 24-hour room service, currency exchange, laundry and dry-cleaning facilities, and a tour desk where guests can book sightseeing excursions. Those interested in Beijing's history will find the Forbidden City, the 15th century Imperial Palace of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, within ten kilometres of the hotel. Guests with children can spend a day at Beijing Zoo, 15 kilometres away. Beijing International Airport is 15 kilometres from the hotel, with an approximate driving time of 20 minutes.

Room Types:

King Deluxe Plus:   One king bed. Air conditioning. 25-inch Cable/satellite TV. High-speed Internet access. Coffee/tea maker.

King Executive Room:   One king bed. 32 square metres (344 square feet). Separate working and sitting area. Desk with ergonomic chair. Air conditioning. 25-inch Cable/satellite TV. High-speed Internet access. Coffee/tea maker.

Twin Deluxe:   Two single beds. 32 square metres (344 square feet). Desk and sofa. Air conditioning. 25-inch Cable/satellite TV. High-speed Internet access. Coffee/tea maker.

Twin Superior:   Two single beds. Air conditioning. 25-inch Cable/satellite TV. High-speed Internet access. Coffee/tea maker.

King Executive Suite:   One king bed. Air conditioning. 25-inch Cable/satellite TV. High-speed Internet access. Coffee/tea maker.

Twin Executive Room:   Two single beds. 32 square metres (344 square feet). Separate working and sitting area. Desk with ergonomic chair. Air conditioning. 25-inch Cable/satellite TV. High-speed Internet access. Coffee/tea maker.

King Deluxe:   One king bed. 32 square metres (344 square feet). Desk and sofa. Air conditioning. 25-inch Cable/satellite TV. High-speed Internet access. Coffee/tea maker.

Driving Directions: Taxis are readily available at the airport (typical fare to the hotel 12 USD), and are the best way for first-time visitors to get around Beijing. Special tourist trains run from the four railway stations to suburban special- interest sites, and rickshaws are available in tourist areas, but can be expensive. Driving directions: From the airport, get on the airport expressway and take the third ring-road exit.