Wangfujing Grand (Wangfujing Dajiudian)
At this price level, this is one of the better city-center hotels, offering views of the Forbidden City and a fresher feel than the nearby Crowne Plaza. "Deluxe" rooms, available for roughly the same rate as a standard room at the Crowne Plaza, are bright and modern, with cheap but new fixtures and cramped but nicely outfitted bathrooms. Prices are the same on both sides of the hotel; ask for a west-facing unit on one of the higher floors if you want to see the palace. The hotel's standard rooms, usually only ¥80 ($10) cheaper than rooms in deluxe class, were refurbished less recently. Go for the upgrade.
Facilities:3 restaurants (Cantonese, Western, Imperial); bar; small indoor pool; exercise room with new equipment; simple sauna; concierge; tour desk; business center; salon; 24-hr. room service; same-day dry cleaning/laundry service; executive-level rooms; currency exchange.
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| Address | Wangfujing Dajie 57 | |
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| Location | South of Chaoyang Men Nei Dajie intersection, west side of street, Dongcheng (City Center) | |
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| Transportation | Metro: Tiananmen Dong (East) | |
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| Phone | 010/6522-1188 | |
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| Fax | 010/6522-3816 | |
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| Web site | www.WangfujingHotel.com | |
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| Room Information | 405 units | |
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| Prices | ¥2,328 ($291) superior rooms (summer discount rate around ¥830/$104), plus 15% service charge | |
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| Credit Cards | AE, DC, MC, V | |
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| In Room Amenities | A/C, satellite TV, free broadband, minibar, hair dryer, safe | |