• With both joint-venture and Chinese-owned accommodations in Beijing, visitors are warned that the star-rating system in the city is "meaningless."Frommer's: Beijing Hotels Overview Hotels are often rated on local standards rather than a national scale, so it is recommended to thoroughly check out lodging options before booking them.

• Fast Facts

  1. Country: People's Republic of China
  2. Mayor: Guo JinlongBeijing International: Resume of Mayor Guo Jinlong
  3. Currency: Chinese Yuan
  4. Population: 16,330,000Reuters UK: Beijing population tops 16 mln target 2 years early (January 22, 2008)(2007)
  5. Language spoken: Chinese
  6. Country code: +86
  7. City code: +10
  8. Time zone: +8:00 (UTC)
  9. Climate: Semi-humidBeijing International: Beijing
  10. Airport code: PEKWorld Airport Codes: Beijing Capital Int. Airport

• Luxury Stay

  The St. Regis Beijing has been featured on the Conde Nast Traveler Gold List every year since 2005.Concierge.com: St. Regis Beijing According to Frommer's, the hotel's on-call service is almost "unnerving" with its attention to every patron's needs.Frommer's: St. Regis Beijing (Beijing Guoji Julebu Fandian)

  Room amenities include DVD and CD players, Internet access, walk-in closets and satellite TV.

• Affordable Stay

  The Bamboo Garden Hotel is considered one of the "most beautiful" courtyard hotels in the city.Frommer's: Bamboo Garden Hotel The pricier rooms are decorated with Ming-style furnishings, and feature amenities like Internet access, mini-fridges and LCD TVs.

  Lonely Planet was most impressed with the garden of "splendid" Bamboo and Pine Trees outside the hotel's cafe.Lonely Planet: Bamboo Garden Hotel (Zhúyuán Binguan)

• Mahalo Suggests

  While planning your trip, please see Beijing Vacation, Beijing Restaurants and Beijing Tours.

• Related Mahalo Pages

  Beijing Restaurants | Beijing Tours | Beijing Vacation | Shanghai Vacation | China

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