Hotel The Kunlun Beijing (Pekin)

Business hours of reception: 24 hours

Widely regarded as one of the finest hotels in China, Hotel Kunlun is named after the majestic Kunlun Mountains and has been highly ranked among China's 'Top 50 Hotels'. This magnificent 5-star hotel stands on the banks of the beautiful Liangma River, a district famous for its embassies, foreign companies, exhibition centres and shopping centres.

Just 15 minutes from Beijing International Airport and 20 minutes from the city centre (which features Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and numerous other downtown historic sites), the hotel's 686 rooms include four different room categories and suites. Elegantly and tastefully decorated, all are equipped with high-speed internet access. The Kunlun's 74 suites, include theme-suites, are decorated in Chinese, Japanese or French style.

No fewer than eight luxury restaurants serve Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Thai and western cuisines. The traditional Chinese architecture of Jin Yuan Restaurant is reminiscent of Beijing's Summer Palace and Forbidden City – dining there is like stepping back in time to the Qing dynasty. Specialising in Sichuan cuisines, Diners are entertained by live traditional Chinese musical performances nightly.