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( Beijing Guoji Julebu Fandian; 6460 6688;
www.stregis.com/beijing
; 21 Ji-
anguomenwai Dajie; 21 r from ¥2600; Jianguomen; )
Its extra-
vagant foyer, thorough professionalism and tip-top location make St Regis a
marvellous, albeit costly, five-star choice.
Beihai Park & Xicheng North
RED LANTERN HOUSE WEST YARD $
( Hong Denglong; 6617 0870; 12 Xisi Beiertiao; 12 s ¥280, d/tw ¥360, ste
¥450; Xisi; )
Set around two lovely, quiet courtyards, the rooms
here are thoughtfully and comfortably furnished in an old Beijing style -
wooden beds and fittings - and the staff are efficient and unobtrusive. It's es-
sential to book ahead here.
Courtyard Hotel
Dashilar & Xicheng South
QIANMEN HOSTEL $
( Qianmen Kezhan; 6313 2370/2369;
www.qianmenhostel.net
;
33 Meishi
Jie; 33 6-8/4-bed dm ¥60/70, tw or d/tr ¥200-240/240-300 without/with bath-
room; Qianmen; )
This heritage hostel combines a relaxing envir-
onment with high-ceilinged original woodwork, charming antique buildings and
able staff. Heritage rooms are simple; purpose-built rooms are more modern
with less character.
Hostel
Summer Palace & Haidian
AMAN AT SUMMER PALACE $$$
( Yihe Anman; 5987 9999;
www.amanatsummerpalace.com
;
1 Gongmen
Qianjie; 1 r US$650, courtyard r US$750, ste US$950; Xiyuan;
Heritage Hotel
)
