Ritz-Carlton Financial Street

Beijing


The haunt of high-rolling bankers doing deals at Jinrong Jie, Beijing's rather isolated 'Financial St', the Ritz is a well-established luxury hotel with all the bells and whistles you'd wish for, including a luxurious pool and spa and a posh Italian restaurant. If only it were closer to the subway, it would be a better proposition for travellers.


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