Intercontinental Financial Street Beijing Opens in the City's Financial Hub
BEIJING, China, June 16, 2005. InterContinental Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of InterContinental Financial Street Beijing , the first InterContinental and the first international luxury hotel in the city's prestigious Financial Street District. The InterContinental Financial Street Beijing offer s 332 luxurious guestrooms and suites of stylish contemporary design, b anquet and m eeting facilities seating up to 380 persons, a s pa, an indoor swimming pool and state-of-the-art fitness facilities.
"The InterContinental Financial Street Beijing will set the pace for a refreshed and more contemporary west side of Beijing with modern design and interiors, innovative dining and entertainment concepts as well as health and wellness programs. The hotel will support the development of Financial Street as it distinguishes itself to be a major business and entertainment hub in the city," says General Manager Peter O'Connor.
Situated in the heart of Beijing 's prestigious financial business community, the InterContinental Financial Street Beijing is surrounded by more than 100 of China 's leading international corporations in banking, investment and consultancies. The hotel is conveniently located just minutes away from the city's diplomatic, cultural and historical venues, including Tian'anmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven.
The Executive Club rooms, comprising four floors of the hotel, are tailored precisely to the needs of discerning business travelers. Club rooms offer exclusive access to the Club Lounge as well as enhanced services, amenities and butlers.
"We make it our business to know our Club members' personal needs and desires, and we provide what they want, whether it's a certain kind of bathrobe or pillow, aromatherapy, a special food, or a personal shopper," comments Peter O'Connor. "People like familiarity and consistency; it makes them feel special, and we like providing that kind of service."
InterContinental Financial Street Beijing will set the trend for dining and entertainment in Western Beijing. CupofChino Coffee Bar & Deli is a New York-style coffee shop and deli serving gourmet coffee and a sumptuous array of freshly baked breads, pastries, sandwiches, and cakes. Si Chou Lu, a contemporary Chinese restaurant, serves authentic Cantonese cuisine and dishes from other provinces, including dim sum and specialty soups. Monsoon is a caf'e style restaurant offering a rich selection of Western and Asian cuisines, complementing a fun and casual ambiance. XChange, features a unique and trendy bar and lounge, a novelty in Beijing, serving fun cocktails and new world wines amidst live entertainment.
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