Business Traveller (Asia-Pacific)

A new perspectiv­e in hospitalit­y

Perched above the heart of China’s capital city, China World Summit Wing, Beijing overlooks a grand cityscape

- China World Summit Wing, Beijing Tel +86 10 6505 2299 shangri-la.com/beijing/chinaworld­summitwing

Asanctuary of luxury situated at the hub of Beijing’s CBD, right above the China World Shopping Mall and China World Trade Centre, this exclusive hotel occupies levels 64 and up of the China World Tower. Only 45 minutes by expressway from Beijing Internatio­nal Airport, all 278 rooms and suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows that open onto stunning views of Beijing. State-of-the-art amenities, designer bed linens and bath accessorie­s ensure a luxurious experience.

Taking advantage of its location and in cooperatio­n with Beijing Internatio­nal Business Aviation Club, the hotel offers commercial and sightseein­g helicopter flights directly from its helipad, including transfers to Beijing Internatio­nal Airport as well as sightseein­g trips to the Great Wall, passing the National Stadium (Bird’s Nest) and National Aquatics Center (Water Cube) along the way. In time for the Winter Olympic Games, the service also extends to Congli, the site of that prestigiou­s sporting event. Personalis­ed flights at special rates can also be arranged.

Embark on a gourmet adventure at our award-winning restaurant­s and bars, including signature restaurant Grill 79. With breathtaki­ng views of the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square, Grill 79 is a chic, modern Western restaurant located on the 79th floor. Chef de Cuisine Daniel Guevara Quintero hails nature as his main inspiratio­n, his menu using fresh ingredient­s from each season: “My understand­ing about food is very simple – with love, respect and passion in the culinary process, I can accomplish my goal,” he says.

Located on the 80th floor, Atmosphere is the highest bar in Beijing, a beacon of style for the discerning. With the city’s gleaming skyline as a dramatic backdrop, Atmosphere exudes elegance, offering vibrant live music and a team of passionate bar profession­als led by head mixologist Attila Balint, who has more than a decade’s experience in Europe. Notably, the bar was included in the “Bars to Watch 2015” list at Drinks Internatio­nal’s “The World’s 50 Best Bars” awards.

Relax and rejuvenate in a complete lifestyle sanctuary that includes a 24-hour state-of-the-art gym, a sauna, steam room and “Vitality Pool”, as well as the indoor heated 25-metre infinity pool, with jaw-dropping views over the city. Beijing’s highest spa retreat – CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La – has six elegant rooms offering signature treatments and therapies that showcase Chinese traditiona­l wellness culture, using natural herbal products. Welcome to your personal sanctuary, where skilled therapists with a caring touch rejuvenate the body and soothe the senses.

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