Fairmont Beijing Greater China
Fairmont Beijing
8 Yong An Dong Li, Jian Guo Men Wai Avenue, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100022
China
www.fairmont.com/beijing
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
Accor Hotels
Shareholders
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Date of Creation
30 Nov. 2016
Hotel General Manager
At 42 years old, Mr. Michael A. Ganster is the youngest GM of any luxury 5 star hotel in Beijing. While it’s certainly exceedingly rare for someone of such a young age to hold the title of GM at one of the world’s most respected international hotel brands, it would be a grave mistake to assume he lacks the necessary experience for the job. On the contrary, despite his young age, he’s been in the hospitality business for more than 2 decades. In fact, hospitality excellence runs in the family – his younger brother, Christoph G. Ganster, is GM of the Fairmont Grand Hotel Kyiv.
As most success stories so often begin, Michael started young and learned fast. At just 25 he became Restaurant Manager at the 5 star luxury resort, Victoria Jungfrau Grand Hotel and Spa, in Switzerland. After 6 years in F&B, he decided it was time to switch to hotel management and enrolled as a Management Trainee at the prestigious Hilton Frankfurt, a landmark in Frankfurt and Hilton’s flagship in Germany.
His hospitality career has taken him around the globe, from Austria, Switzerland and Germany, to the UK, United States, UAE, Egypt, Thailand and now China.
One of the reasons he cites for this is employee satisfaction. Indeed, out of 60 Fairmont properties around the world, the Fairmont Beijing is ranked #2 among for employee satisfaction. And while this certainly makes his job more fulfilling and successful, employee satisfaction is far more important than just that. As Michael succinctly puts it, “A happy employee makes for a happy guest”.
“I’m delighted that my first position with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, a company with an incredible history in hospitality and of great global influence, is at such a prominent property as Fairmont Beijing, Trip Advisor’s top-ranked hotel in China for two years in a row,” says Michael. “I’m no stranger to Asia, but taking on a new role in China’s buzzing capital – and above all in this supremely elegant and tranquil hotel – is a truly special feeling.”
Hotel Positioning
5 Star Luxury
Development strategy
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FAIRMONT BEIJING
History & Story
At every touch point, Fairmont Beijing engages guests through an ensemble of sensory journeys, captivating destination discoveries and enriching experiences, with staff taking personal pride in providing genuine, intuitive and engaging hospitality. Fairmont Beijing is part of one of the world’s leading luxury hotel brands, founded in 1907 with the landmark Fairmont San Francisco. The dramatic 23-storey landmark of two towers connected by sky-bridge is designed by world renowned architect Paul Tange to recall ancient Chinese city gates. Interior design by Singapore based LTW enhances natural light-filled spaces with contemporary Chinese art, styling guestrooms and suites with floor-to-ceiling windows as urban sanctuaries, blending traditional and contemporary Chinese style.
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Date added extensions
Main Strengths, Special Touch
Whether you are here in Beijing for business or for leisure, Fairmont Gold, located on the 20th floor is committed to ensure your stay is exceptionally memorable, creating a sense of your home away from home. Fairmont Gold offers private check-in, complimentary breakfast, afternoon tea, evening canapés and late night cocktails. Rooms feature spa-inspired bathrooms.
Hotel’s location just minutes away from the Subways station, located in Central Business Distribution area .
Location
The Fairmont Beijing Hotel brings unprecedented luxury and hospitality offering guests a distinctive stay right in the heart of China’s modern capital business center. Located in the central business district with easy access to tourist attractions such as Wang fu Jing Street and entertainment center, the Forbidden City and the Tiananmen Square.
Key sites/activities in the area
With interactive open-kitchens, Chinese restaurant Lunar 8 specializes in Beijing’s best wood-roasted Peking Duck, carved tableside for guests to present the capital’s favorite delicacy. Along other Beijing specialties, this contemporary Chinese restaurant offers an assortment of cooking stations serving types of Chinese cuisine.
The Cut engages diners with the constant buzz of activity in its open kitchen, offering a front-row seat for curious and culinary-minded guests. The kitchen’s large grill highlights the restaurant’s focus on slow-roasted flavors and is one of the only steakhouses in town that features 100% grass-fed pure breed Black Angus beef and 500+days grain-fed AACO pure breed WAGYU beef, perfectly matched with great wines and creatively paired with smart, flavorful appetizers and rich desserts. Specialty dishes include 300 Days Grain Fed Australian Flat Iron Steak and Rib Eye Steak on the bone, and a Chef’s Beef Sampler of three cuts on one plate.
In addition, Fairmont Gold, our exclusive lifestyle hotel experience, which is located on the sky bridge, offers private check-in, upgraded amenities, dedicated concierge services and access to the Fairmont Gold Lounge, which offers complimentary full breakfasts, English or Chinese style afternoon tea, and nightly selections of hors d’oeuvres pastries.
Spanning three levels on the sky bridge, Willow Stream Spa is a tranquil urban oasis featuring soothing therapies, and revitalizing spa experiences, as well as a state-of-the-art fitness facility and yoga studio.
Fun Facts
Willow Stream Spa is located on the sky bridge offering unrivalled views of the city. The wellness sanctuary features 12 private treatment suites providing modern Western and traditional Chinese treatments and techniques with award-winning product lines, including Aromatherapy Associates. An expansive sunlit health club located on the sky bridge with tranquil Yoga Studio and state-of-the-art gym, equipped by Techno Gym, complete with indoor heated swimming pool, steam rooms, saunas and Jacuzzi.
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HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
• Number of suites: 64
•Number of Fairmont Gold Rooms: 18
• Number of Deluxe rooms :140
• Number of rooms, (keys) in all: 222
Restaurants & Bars
• Lunar 8 – All Day Dining Restaurant serves buffet breakfast, buffet lunch and a la carte dinner
With interactive open-kitchens, Chinese restaurant Lunar 8 specializes in Beijing’s best wood-roasted Peking Duck, carved tableside for guests to present the capital’s favorite delicacy. Along other Beijing specialties, this contemporary Chinese restaurant offers an assortment of cooking stations serving types of Chinese cuisine.
• CUT – Steakhouses serves a la carte lunch and dinner
The Cut engages diners with the constant buzz of activity in its open kitchen, offering a front-row seat for curious and culinary-minded guests. The kitchen’s large grill highlights the restaurant’s focus on slow-roasted flavors and is one of the only steakhouses in town that features 100% grass-fed pure breed Black Angus beef and 500+days grain-fed AACO pure breed WAGYU beef, perfectly matched with great wines and creatively paired with smart, flavorful appetizers and rich desserts. Specialty dishes include 300 days Grain Fed Australian Flat Iron Steak and Rib Eye Steak on the bone , and a Chef’s Beef Sampler of three cuts on one plate.
• Lobby Lounge serves afternoon tea, drinks and finger food
Wellness
• Willow Stream Spa at Fairmont Beijing is your sanctuary within the city. Breakaway from the gridlock and the fast pace of China’s capital as you slow down, catch your breath, find your energy and discover relaxation.
Atop the Beijing skyline on the 21st floor, Willow Stream Spa spans three levels and is situated in a ‘bridge’ floating between two buildings. Every element of your spa experience illuminates the rose-gold luminescence matching the rose-gold façade of the hotel’s outer glow. The rosebuds found on each treatment table remind you take time and enjoy life’s simple pleasures.
Choose from mineral body scrubs, detox body wraps, Chinese meridian massages, manicures, pedicures and more. Our experienced spa treatment specialists are focused on providing you with full comfort and serene tranquility.
For those who desire a more challenging workout, Fairmont Beijing also features a fully equipped state-of-the-art fitness facility and a heated indoor swimming pool.
Corporate & Celebration Events
Located in the Beijing’s Central Business District, Fairmont Beijing is an ideal location for your event, conference or meeting. We offer four state-of-the-art meeting rooms and venues which include the main Gold Fish Hutong room, accommodating up to 100 guests and a spectacular multi-purpose theatre for larger parties of up to 200 guests. Our Meetings Concierge staff have years of experience in ensuring that you receive, personalized custom fit service perfectly suited to fulfill your every need.
Each meeting space comes fully equipped with modern audio visual equipment, microphones, projectors and high speed wireless Internet to ensure your events run smoothly and seamlessly. From sales incentives trips and executive meetings to charity events and children’s birthday parties, our staff is ready to serve and fulfill.
Our well trained staff also offer event planning services for Signature events, such as global press conferences or Hollywood-like movie premier parties, and Sustainable meetings, focused on minimizing the meeting’s eco foot print.
We welcome you to visit us at Fairmont Beijing as we help make your event a truly memorable occasion.
Your special day deserves an extra-special location. Our Hutong inspired event spaces be the beginning of your ‘happily ever after’. From intimate ceremonies to grand wedding reception, Fairmont Beijing will make your special day unforgettable.
Extra Notable Features
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Hotel and restaurant Awards
2016 Awards List :
– Best Business Hotel, AIRTIME
– Hotel fashion list awards,Best Expatriate Hotel General Manager
– Ctrip,Best Business Hotel
– JET MASTER, Luxury Hotel
– Best Business Hotel, Travel and Leisure
– Best Steakhouse-AIRTIME
– Recommended Steak House，THE CUT-TARGET
– The Most Recommended Restaurant-CITIC Awaeds
– Trip Advisor-certificate of excellence
2015 Awards List :
– Best Luxury Hotel 2015, TOP Travel
– The Best Wedding Venue of the Year 2015, Ganlan Wedding
– Best Luxury Hotel of the Year Vantage
– Best Suites, T+
– Excellent Dining Venue, Global Gourmet
– Andy Song, Outstanding Chef, Global Gourmet
– Best Business Hotel, Travel and Leisure
– Best Restaurant, Travel and Leisure
– Best Executive Lounge, Voyage
– China Feast Top 100 by Restaurant Review Magazine
2014 Awards List :
– Best Executive Lounge 2014, Travel and Leisure
– Best Luxury Hotel 2015, TOP Travel
– TOP Travel The Best Wedding Venue of the Year, Ganlan Wedding
– Best Luxury Hotel of the Year Vantage
– TTG Best Luxury Hotel in Beijing 2014
– Best Steakhouse 2014 by The Beijinger – The CUT
– Best Restaurant in Category A for 2014 Restaurant Week by Dining City – The CUT
– Most Creatively Paired Meals 2014 by The Beijinger – The CUT
Number of employees
300