Location. The Grand Hyatt Beijing in the People's Republic of China is less than one kilometer from The Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. The hotel is part of Oriental Plaza, the largest commercial complex in China. The Beijing Capital International Airport is 35 kilometers from the hotel.
Hotel Features. The Grand Hyatt Beijing has a multilingual, 24-hour front desk staff and concierge. The hotel offers guests seven on-site dining options ranging from authentic Chinese cuisine to classic Italian. Musicians performing on traditional Chinese instruments appear regularly at the hotel's restaurant, Redmoon. The hotel's indoor pool features stone columns and a poolside bar. A spa tub and sauna are available. A fitness center and full-service spa are on site. In-room massages are available.

Guestrooms. The hotel's 825 guestrooms feature cable television with premium channels. High-speed wired and wireless Internet access is offered for a fee. Coffeemakers and refrigerators are included. Smoking and non-smoking guestrooms are available. Guest baths include bathrobes and makeup mirrors. In-room safes accommodate laptops.

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Expert Tip. Within one-half kilometer of the hotel is China's most famed tourist attraction, The Forbidden City. Construction began in 1406 on the Imperial Palace of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The Forbidden City sits in the exact center of the ancient city of Beijing encompassing 720,000 square meters with 800 buildings and over 8,000 rooms. The Forbidden City is surrounded by a six meter deep moat and a 10 meter high wall. The city was occupied as a residence for royalty until 1924. It is listed as the largest collection of preserved wooden structures in the wood by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

Limited Time Offer
Book a stay in a room in the Limited Time Offer rate category June 5 - September 3, 2009, for stays July 3 - September 10, 2009, and receive a discount in the room rate of up to 20% off.
Limited Time Offer valid at participating Hyatt hotels and resorts worldwide. Savings of up to 20% is off the Hyatt Daily Rate for standard accommodations at hotels in Europe, Africa, Middle East, Asia/Pacific, Latin America, Park Hyatt hotels, and Andaz hotels worldwide. Discount will be reflected in price paid at time of booking and full non-refundable prepayment is required at time of booking. All hotel reservations are subject to availability and must be made in advance. Rates and participation may vary by property and date of arrival. Offer excludes service charges, taxes and other incidental expenses. Offer not valid with groups/conventions; not combinable with other promotions. Blackout periods and other restrictions may apply. Hyatt reserves the right to alter or withdraw this program at any time without notice. Additional charges apply to room type upgrades.

Family Vacation Promotion
Book a stay in a room with the Family Vacation Promotion rate category May 21 - September 7 2009, for stays in the same period, and receive:

Full breakfast daily

15-percent discount on food and beverage daily (onsite venues)

15-percent discount on Hyatt Pure spa services and dining (where available)

Access to half-day Camp Hyatt kids’ program (where available)

Welcome amenity - locally inspired in-room kids’ snack

20-percent discount on purchases at the National Geographic Online Store

Family Vacation Promotion is valid at participating Hyatt hotels and resorts worldwide. Full breakfast is for all registered guests including children (restrictions apply). At properties in the U.S., Canada, and Caribbean, breakfast and food and beverage discount are not valid through room service; and children must order from the kids’ menu. Food and beverage discount not valid towards tax, gratuity or alcohol, and r