In the heart of the Central Business District, these one- to three-bedroom service apartments are a good choice for families. Though bedroom interiors are lackluster, the marble bathrooms are luxurious, and the kitchens are well outfitted. Among the many services and facilities designed for the families at these Ascott Beijing’s serviced apartments are monthly kids' parties, bedside reading and children's wading pool.
Named “A New Architectural Wonder of China” by Business Week in 2005, The Commune’s stunning architecture and location near the Great Wall make it a perfect place to retreat from the city. The 42 original villas designed by international architects are often rented for lavish parties. Copies of the homes have been subdivided into more affordable hotel rooms. Parents can drop off their kids at Commune of the Children, a club with full- and half-day programs featuring free babysitting, an outdoor wading pool, storytelling, arts and crafts and more.
Address: 10 Dong Sanhuan Bei Lu, Chaoyang District,( 3.09 km/1.92 miles from center of Beijing) Phone:010-6590-5566 Rates:RMB1,350 double Website: www.sheraton.com/beijing
This gigantic hotel is a good choice for business travelers and families, and its northeast location is central but also convenient to the airport.
The Holiday Inn Lido is a popular choice for vacationing families. This expatriate enclave is much more than a mere hotel. You will find a bank, business center, European bakery and delicatessen, a Western-style supermarket and drugstore, plus a Starbucks restaurant. Child-friendly, the Lido also offers Sunday brunch fun- time activities for the kids. The Holiday Inn will equip rooms with extra children’s beds on request and offers a babysitting service if you let reception know before 4pm.
The Shangri-La hotel chain opened this palatial, upscale hotel to much fanfare in 1999. Its ultramodern interiors and convenient location close to Beijing's embassy and business district make it an excellent choice for business travelers, families and anyone who wants to be near shopping. The Forbidden City is a 10- to 15- minute drive away. This hotel has cribs and extra beds available for rooms, and a babysitting service. The Hotel has the largest and best supervised play area for children, handy for a wide range of sports facilities and a pool for the older ones.
Sino-Swiss Hotel 北京国都大饭店
Address: 9 Xiao Tianzhu Road, Capital International Airport, Shunyi District, Beijing Phone: 010-6456-5588 Fax: 010-6456-1234 Website: www.sino-swisshotel.com
Sino-Swiss Hotel is the only international 4-star hotel within the area of Beijing Capital International Airport and close to the new China International Exhibition Centre (NCIEC) in Shun Yi District. The 408-room hotel is a very short drive to the central business district (CBD) of Beijing. Both airport & downtown shuttle transfers are available on complimentary basis. The Splash Recreation Club boasts an extensive range of sports facilities including the largest indoor & outdoor connecting swimming pool in Beijing. If you're visiting Beijing in the summer months, a stop at Splash will probably make your kids love you a little more.
Located in the heart of Beijing’s financial district, Westin Beijing, Financial Street are just minutes from cultural icons like The Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. The city's business, shopping, sightseeing, and entertainment districts are all easily accessible. The Westin can provide cribs or more beds to take the children, and it also runs a crèche. The hotel’s restaurant has a full children’s menu, and provides high chairs and child- sized cutlery.