Best Business Hotels 2009: Asia / Oceania

The Emperor, Beijing, China (Scroll down for more)
A tranquil oasis in the heart of the hectic metropolis, The Emperor is just a short walk away from Tiananmen Square and the Wangfujing shopping mile. The classical Chinese brick facade conceals a cutting-edge interior conceived by Graft Labs. We love the roof terrace overlooking the nearby Forbidden City.

Address: 33 Qihelou Street, Dongcheng District
Tel: 44.0800 37 46 83 57
Website: The Emperor
Rates: From RMB658 (€74)
Business amenities: Rooftop conference room for up to six people interconnected to one of the guest rooms; second conference room seats 20 people; AV equipment available; complimentary parking; complimentary daily newspaper; and one free three-minute international telephone call.
Rooms: 55 rooms, including nine suites. In-room wired and wireless internet access, flatscreen TV and MP3 player. Butler and express check-out services available.
Leisure: The all-glass Yue spa features a pool, two massage rooms, a fitness centre and a rooftop hot tub. Bicycles are available and free to use for guests.
Restaurants: Shi Restaurant serves fusion cuisine, giving a modern spin to traditional local delicacies. The integrated bar is a hot spot for Beijingers, who come for the vintage Chinese rice wines, the cellar for which can be seen through the restaurant’s glass floor. The Yin rooftop bar and lounge affords magnificent views and a large selection of bespoke cocktails and crêpes.