The Luxury Hotel Insider: Exclusive luxury hotel deals, features and special rates from the luxury hotel experts at Five Star Alliance. 3rd Night Free at The Fairmont Beijing
May 20, 2011
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
Eager to explore China this summer? The Fairmont Beijing-- located in the capital's central business district-- is promoting a "Free Night" offer so guests can have an extra day to discover the city. Guest rooms and suites are filled with light from floor-to-ceiling-windows and showcase contemporary Chinese artwork. (Fairmont Gold- a hotel within a hotel- offers an exclusive experience on the hotel's skybridge.) The Fairmont Beijing is home to the three-level Willow Stream Spa, state-of-the-art fitness center and yoga studio, Lunar 8 restaurant (serving up crispy Peking duck), The CUT steakhouse, and Champagne bar. Book two nights and get your third night for free! Valid on stays until August 31, 2011. Starting from 1,900 CNY per night on weekdays, and 1,700 CNY per night on weekends, based on double occupancy in a Fairmont room.
Chef Yannick Alléno Plans S.T.A.Y Restaurant for Shangri-La Hotel Beijing
May 11, 2011
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
Look out, Beijing. A big-time French chef-- a dapper dude named Yannick Alléno-- is coming to town. The Michelin three-starred chef of Le Meurice fame is opening one of his S.T.A.Y eateries at the Shangri-La Hotel Beijing in September. Short for "Simple Table Alléno Yannick," S.T.A.Y has already made a splash at One & Only The Palm in Dubai and Royal Mansour in Marrakech. The concept restaurant reinvents simple French cuisine, made with fresh, seasonal produce, in a stylish, contemporary setting amongst friends. Some nice touches at the Beiing restaurant: chopsticks will be on hand for diners, and a Communal Table will provide the opportunity for sharing-style dining. Like an authentic French patisserie, the Pastry Library will present exquisite, hand-crafted sweets where guests can participate in the process by choosing a final topping for their dessert. Bon Appetit!
