Location. Express by Holiday Inn Shangdi Beijing is located in the heart of Zhongguancun-Shangdi information industry zone (180 hectares/445 acres), home to more than 50 universities and colleges including the famous Tsinghua and Peking universities, 138 scientific institutions and a large number of multi-nationals, particularly with an IT/electronics focus. The Olympic center stadium is 9.7 kilometers (six miles) (approximately 20 minutes' by car/taxi) from the hotel, Beijing Convention Center is 12.1 kilometers (7.5 miles) away and Beijing Capital International Airport is 35.4 kilometers (22 miles away). Visitors should not miss the historic Summer Palace (2.9 kilometers/1.8 miles away) and Yuan Ming Yuan Park (2.9 kilometers/1.8 miles away). Less than 0.5 kilometer (0.3 mile) from the hotel is Shangdi subway station. Downtown Beijing is 19 kilometers (12 miles) from Express by Holiday Inn Shangdi Beijing.
Hotel Features. The hotel was renovated in 2006. Business facilities include a self-service business center with complimentary high-speed and wireless Internet access, multiple workstations with personal computers, facsimile machine (surcharge applies), printer, courier delivery and secretarial services. One meeting room is available for up to 60 guests, theatre-style. Complimentary wireless Internet access has been installed across public areas. A coin- operated guest laundry and ice machines are on site. Parking (70 outdoor spaces) is complimentary. Dining facilities include a casual lobby restaurant (open for breakfast, lunch and dinner) and a café-lounge (light meals and drinks). Children eat for free (conditions apply). Breakfast is complimentary for guests. Upon check-in, guests receive a complimentary Senses tea box. Guests may make use of a nearby health and fitness center (surcharge applies).
Guestrooms. The 196 guestrooms feature complimentary high-speed and wireless Internet access, work desks and lamps, cable televisions and coffee/tea makers. The ensuite bathrooms offer showers equipped with massage shower- heads. Non-smoking guestrooms are available.
Expert Tip. China is renowned for fine quality silks; guests may ask at the front desk for
