Staying in Beijing during the Beijing Summer Olympic Games 2008 is not much of a hassle as there are various hotels and budget places to choose from. If you are looking for the cream of the hotels, here are three of the 5-star hotels in Beijing to pamper yourself or become a real empress.

The Beijing Hotel

Beijing Hotel (北京饭店) is a century-old hotel located in the heart of the city, just 200 meters from Tiananmen Square (5-min walk) and is 6 kilometres from the railway station. The famous shopping street Wangfujing is just by the doorstep.

Raffles Beijing Hotel

Ideally situated at the crossroads of famous Chang An Avenue and the district of Wangfujing, the Raffles Beijing Hotel is in the heart of the prestigious business and commercial districts. The Mystical Forbidden City, historical Tiananmen Square and other famous sights are also close to the hotel.

Awards:

‘Best New City Hotel’, Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report Special Awards, 2007

‘Hot List’, Condé Nast Traveller, 2007

Shangri-La Hotel Beijing

The award-winning Shangri-La Hotel, Beijing is a landmark in the western part of the city, close to the financial district, Summer Palace, State Guesthouse, the Beijing Exhibition Hall, Beijing Zoo and 35 kilometers from Beijing Capital Airport. Its location and fine reputation has made it the choice of business and leisure travelers to Beijing, one of the world’s oldest cities and the capital of China.