Located in Beijing (Chaoyang), Mercure Beijing Downtown is within a 10-minute drive of Wangfujing Street and Sanlitun Road. This hotel is 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Forbidden City and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Beijing University of Technology. Make yourself at home in one of the 371 guestrooms featuring minibars (stocked with some free items) and LCD televisions. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while DVD players and satellite programming provide entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks. Featured amenities include limo/town car service, express check-in, and express check-out. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite. Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a fitness center. This Art Deco hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon. Satisfy your appetite for lunch, dinner, or brunch at La Vie, a restaurant which specializes in international cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.