HOTELS & RESORTS

Renovation of Grand Mercure Xidan Beijing

BEIJING, 29 January 29, 2008 – Grand Mercure Xidan Beijing Hotel starts an extensive refurbishment to be achieved by May 15, 2008.
Individuality, design and style will define the Grand Mercure Xidan Beijing. The hotel will express a strong personality and the flavour of its location.
During that period, all services remain available, including tour desk, business center, health club and swimming pool. We relocate our Executive floor at level 8 and Executive lounge is at level B1, the lobby refurbishment starts on Wednesday 24th, January, the All day dining “V9” will start on 31st January, the Chinese restaurant “CHINA KITCHEN” and Executive floor and corridor are under process. Mr. Tristan Bacle, the French chef offers A la Carte and buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner as usual. The main work that could generate disturbance to the customers will be strictly monitored during day time only, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm when most of guests are not in the hotel.During the month of February and March, the hotel will offer 50% discount to all its guests on the buffet lunch and dinner.
Grand Mercure Xidan Beijing is located in the commercial and shopping heart of Beijing, walking distance from Tiananmen Square and only 45 min from the airport. The hotel offers 290 rooms featuring city views, as well as”V9” All Day Dining, “China Kitchen” Chinese restaurant, lobby lounge and bar, fitness centre and swimming pool. With exceptional service and facilities, the hotel is perfect for that special weekend holiday as well as an ideal conference venue for business travellers.
Grand Mercure Xidan Beijing
6 Xuanwumen Nei Avenue, Xicheng District, Beijing 100031,P.R. China
Tel: + 86 10 6603 6688 Fax: +86 10 6603 1481
E-mail: info@grandmercurexidanbeijing.com
Website: www.grandmercure.com/asia
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