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CHINA
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October14
CALLING ALL KIDS
Located in the
ultra-modern CBD district, littered with
corporate offices and the eccentrically
designed CCTV Tower (nicknamed
“underpants” by locals for obvious
reasons), the Kerry Hotel is geared
up for families and energetic kids.
Unpretentious and ultra-comfortable, this
five-star Shangri-La offshoot has a new
adventure and sports centre.
KID-FRIENDLY
ROOM
Contemporary comfort is probably
the best description for the 486 rooms
decorated in soothing silver and grey
tones with sumptuous furnishings and
soft carpet underfoot. Nothing has
been forgotten: c omp l i me n t a r y
mini-bar, BOSE
s o u n d d o c k ,
Nespresso coffee
machine, rain
shower, bathroom
mirror with built-
in television, and
a toilet that eerily
seems to second
guess every (ahem)
movement. Guests
on Club Floors are
entitled to24-hour access to the 18th-
floor Club Lounge with complimentary
cocktails and canapés every evening.
Breakfast is served there daily, too.
RESTAURANTS:
As the first Beijing restaurant
with an open kitchen, Kerry’s Kitchen is
renowned for its huge buffet breakfasts,
easy lunches and a dinner selection of
international favourites. To satisfy a craving
for the legendaryBeijingdish, Pekingduck,
visit The Horizon where Chef Yuan Chao
Ying grills the finest farmed ducks over
jujube wood for a crispy, melt-in-the-mouth
experience. For night owls, Centro is a
popular bar with live music.
RECREATION
Within the hotel, Kerry
Sports is a state-of-the-art gymwith fitness
classes and a 35-metre swimming pool.
The best bit, as far as kids are concerned,
is the Adventure Zone. Children from six
months to 12 years will burn off energy
on the challenging slides, soft play
equipment and high-quality toys.
RATING
This is a brilliant hotel with
something for every member of the
family, and unbeatable value for a five-
star property. Within easy reach of the
hotel are the Silk and Sanlitun markets
and the embassy district. The Forbidden
City is about a 15-minute taxi ride. From
S$300 per night.
thekerryhotels.com
Hotel Highlight:
Kerry Hotel Beijing