Special Introductory Rates at the Ritz-Carlton Beijing

It’s here. The Ritz-Carlton, Beijing officially opened on December 12 in China Central Place. And the arrival of Ritz-Carlton on the scene bodes well for the thriving capital, utterly transformed for the 2008 Summer Olympics. (Hint: Book now for the Summer Games!) With millions of athletes and visitors expected in just a few months, the city has gone all out with new tourism facilities. The debut of the Ritz-Carlton couldn’t have come at a better time. The company’s third property in China, the 305-room hotel is offering special introductory rates for as low as $200 per night until February 29, 2008. Designed by the renowned design consultants, Hirsch Bedner Associates of Atlanta, the hotel’s interiors were styled like an English country manor. In the guest rooms, classic furnishings blend seamlessly with the latest in-room technology from flat screen TVs to iPod docking stations. Facilities include fitness area, spa, 14,000 square feet of meeting space, and a wide selection of dining experiences. There’s even a Wedding Chapel, the first for a Beijing hotel.