Marco Polo Hotel Parkside, Beijing

Contemporary design, using glass and light stone, sets this 17-storey hotel apart from the rest. It is air-conditioned and comprises 315 well-appointed guest rooms and suites. The lobby lounge serves the best coffee, homemade spirits and live jazz in the area. Facilities include an entrance hall with 24-hour reception and check-out service, a hotel safe, a currency exchange facility, a cloakroom, lift access, an on-site hairdresser and a restaurant. In addition to this there are conference facilities, Internet access/ WLAN, room and laundry services and parking for those arriving by car. Younger guests can let off steam in the hotel playground.