Crowne Plaza Beijing Zhongguancun by IHG  

In the heart of bustling Zhongguancun in Beijing, this hotel puts you near Peking University, Tsinghua University, the Summer Palace and the Beijing National Stadium. Subway lines 4 and 10 are a 5-minute walk, downtown and the China National Convention Center are about 20 minutes away, and the airport is roughly a 45-minute drive.

Home to 298 spacious rooms, the property offers in-room mini-bars, TVs, showers and bathrobes; exact room features vary by category. The vibe blends practical comfort with city convenience, plus extras like a spa center, sauna and a karaoke and barbecue area for after-hours fun.

Make a splash in the indoor pool, sweat it out in the fitness center or melt into the spa and steam rooms. There’s on-site parking, tour assistance, laundry and concierge services, and basic medical assistance if needed.

Fast, high-speed internet is available throughout. The hotel also provides a business center, conference hall and event facilities—handy for meetings with nearby tech firms and universities.

On-site dining includes a Chinese restaurant serving Cantonese, Anhui and Sichuan dishes plus dim sum, and a cafe with a daily buffet breakfast of local and western favorites. Weekend Asian buffets feature live dishes like Thai hotpot, while the lobby lounge offers drinks, desserts and light bites.