InterContinental Hotels Group

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has long been dedicated to public welfare activities. In 2009, its 14 hotels in Beijing, in cooperation with China Youth Development Foundation again, held the 5th Culinary Skills Competition to offer help to Project Hope. The competition attracted as many as 160 chefs and bartenders.

As with the previous events, the organizing committee conducted a benefit sale during the competition. Proceeds from the sale of treats such as chocolates, ice-cream and coffee were donated to Project Hope in China.

Beijing Far East International Youth Hotel

Beijing Far East International Youth Hotel, affiliated with the Beijing Tourism Group, is the first hotel in China to join the International Youth Hostels Federation(IYHF). The hotel has 158 guestrooms that face into a typical Beijing courtyard. It ranks in the Top 10 of a list determined and compiled by Hostel.com on the basis ofcustomer satisfaction, and was selected best Youth Hotel in 2006 by Hostelbookers.com. In addition, the hotel offers a very convenient location, only a few minutes walk to cultural and commerical districts such as Liu Li Chang, Tiananmen Square, Qianmen, Dashilan and the Forbidden City.

Website: www.fareastyh.com

Tel: (86-10) 5195 8565 ext 8561

Swissotel Beijing Hong Kong Macau Center

The Beer Garden of the Swissotel Beijing has been reopened to the public. It is a wonderful place to enjoy a relaxing evening of live music and authentic cuisine featuring BBQ and Bavarian specialties. For a dose of excitment, take in broadcasts of major sports events on their 5-square-meter screen.

Opening hours: 11: 30 am to 00: 30 am (May to October weather permitting)

For reservations or further information, please contact: (86-10) 6553 2288 ext 2161/ 4985/ 4986

Sizzle and Steak at the Westin Beijing Financial Street

Get the sizzle and the steak at the hotels summer BBQ, or indulge in fresh seafood in the tranquil Westin Beijing Financial Street diningroom. Our chefs will impress you with their excellent culinary skills anytime, but we are happy to welcome you to the BBQ every Thursday and Friday for RMB 228 per person (excluding the service fee), from 6 pm to 10 pm until September 31. Three imported beers or soft drinks are included.

Tel: (86-10) 6629 7815

Lan Lounge & Restaurant Beijing

Recently Lan Lounge & Restaurant has put on its menu a very special roast duck. Ducks bred especially for the dish are culled two months after birth so their meat is tender. The chefs roast them in the traditional manner, in a fire fuelled with fruit woods. The dish can be enjoyednot only with the traditional sweet noodle sauce, but also with a chili sauce or strawberry jam prepared by our chefs. Other options are side dishes of pear soaked in red wine or West China cantaloupe, all in the interests of bringing out the best flavors in the roast duck for our guests.

For reservations please contact: (86-10) 5109 6012

Grand Millennium Beijing

Grand Millennium Beijing is a deluxe five-star hotel with 521 comfortable and spacious guestrooms and state-of-the-art conference facilities. Guests can enjoy a fine selection of international cuisines. Recently, singer and rising star Stefanie Sun appeared at a press conference to promote her world tour performance at the Grand Millennium.

Tel: (86-10) 8587 6888

Beijing Marroitt City Wall

The skill and showmanship of bartenders is the signature feature of the Provincial Restaurant at Beijing Marroitt City Wall. A Mediterranean menu predominates in what is Beijings first kitchen and bar theatre.Other talents to watch are chefs and DJs performing on center stage. If the action makes you hungry you can order a great pizza, pasta or a variety of tapa style appetizers, cocktails and red wines.

Currently the restaurant is holding a promotion where guests can taste authentic Spanish tapas for free from Tuesday to Saturday, 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm.

For reservations please contact: (86-10) 5811 8233

InterContinental Beijing Beichen

Recently the famous pianist Lang Lang visited InterContinental Beijing Beichen and was welcomed by Mr. Andreas Pfister, general manager of the hotel. InterContinental Beijing Beichen is managed by Intercontinental Hotels Group, and its construction was funded by Beijing North Star Company Limited. Located on the Olympic Green, it is just steps away from the famous and unusual Birds Nest and the Water Cube.

Tel: (86-10) 8437 1188

Hilton Beijing Wangfujing Hotel

Currently the Hilton Beijing Wangfujing Hotel is sweetening the pot by granting a 50 percent discount on ice-cream, desserts and cakes sold on the premises.

Guests have a wide range of choices: on the first floor, delicious desserts and cakes can be enjoyed in repose and peace in the Library;special Macanese ice-cream can be savored in Vascoon restaurant on the fifth floor;and all can be topped off with a fine Martini in the Flames bar. The 50 percent discount also applies to those planning to enjoy that take-away cake in the comfort of home.

Tel: (86-10) 5812 8888 ext 8411