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In the lap of luxury


By Ben Davey (Beijing Weeekend)
Updated: 2007-08-15 09:43




The Kerry Centre

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Many rock up to the Kerry Centre to enjoy a snifter at Centro, one of
Beijing's more upmarket bars where they serve a mind-boggling array of
alcoholic delights but charge like a wounded bull. To the right of the
high-flyers' bar is the reception desk and from there we were taken to
the mirrored lifts - in fact there are many reflective surfaces in the
Kerry Centre, which is tops for vain guests but a trial for the more
self-conscious. Our Horizon Club Suite was comparable in size to the
suite at Raffles although there were no walls separating the lounging
area from the football-field sized bed; it was just one hellava big room.

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The bathroom, while generous in size, did not feature any oversized
fittings like The Regent but it was all tastefully decorated with marble
swirls and as for the cupboard space, it was more than ample. In fact, I
could have quite easily fit every item of clothing I own in there and
still had room for a vacuum cleaner. Also impressive was the inclusion of
an iron and ironing board, items that you normally have to ask to be
brought to the room. A range of cable channels were on offer, including
HBO Movies, and the mini bar was stacked with enough cool beverages to
quench the most oppressive of thirsts.

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After a few flutes of Moet at Centro during Happy Hour (7pm to 8pm for
those looking to spend conservatively) we adjourned to the Kerry
Centre's, Coffee Garden restaurant. Gaudy dcor aside, the menu offered
honest bistro fare and an ample wine list. A bottle of D'Arenberg red
blend Stump Jump proved a nice drop while the mains, the Grilled
Australian Beef Rib Eye (280 yuan) and Spinach and Ricotta Cheese Ravioli
(105 yuan) were solid without being remarkable. Still, both servings were
generous, leaving little room for the desserts selection, which includes
a White Chocolate Creme Brulee (49 yuan). Those in search of midnight, or
even 5am snacks, will be happy to know that room service is 24 hours. We
can recommend the beef burger - it's a gastronomical challenge that's
almost as large as the showerhead at The Regent.

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With an extended checkout till 2pm, we sauntered down to the Horizon Club
buffet (complimentary with the 2,588-yuan per night Horizon Club Suite
Package) on the level below. Among the treats on offer were the usual
suspects like bacon, eggs cooked on demand, hash browns, cereals as well
as pastries, fruits, juices and endless coffees from a self-serve
machine. If you're up for some rigorous physical activity to work off the
piles of bacon you've just gorged, the Kerry Centre's sports wing offers
a full-sized tennis court, basketball facilities and a swimming pool.
Should you put something out of joint stretching for a volley you can get
a massage within the same complex.

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The Kerry Centre
Location: 1 Guanghua Road, Chaoyang District.

Tel: 010-6561-8833

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