THE SWISSOTEL BEIJING: SPECIAL WINTER PROMOTION PACKAGES

The newly renovated Swissotel Beijing is offering two special winter package rates - one for Swiss Advantage Room and the other for Swiss Executive Club Room. Both packages are valid until 17th March 2002.

The Swiss Advantage Room Package is priced at just US$99 for single occupancy and US$114 for double occupancy. Ideally designed for today's discerning business travelers, the newly renovated rooms are equipped with tailor-made facilities, including 2-line telephone extensions, over-sized working desk with convenient electrical and dataport connections, broadband internet access and a sizable safety box large enough to hold a portable computer. Added benefits include:

· Complimentary buffet breakfast
· Free local calls and incoming faxes
· Free access to Health Club and indoor swimming pool
· Complimentary daily newspaper
· 10% discount in restaurants operated by Swissotel

Meanwhile, the Swiss Executive Club Room Package, priced at US$120 for single occupancy and US$140 for double occupancy, includes all the above-mentioned benefits with these additional advantages:

· Separate check-in/check-out facility
· Welcome drink upon arrival
· Buffet breakfast in the Executive Lounge
· Coffee, tea & refreshments throughout the day
· Complimentary evening cocktails with drinks and snacks
· One hour's free use of conference room daily (subject to availability)
· Late check-out until 6:00 pm (subject to availability)

Both package rates are subject to 15% surcharge & RMB6 City Development Fund and rooms are subject to availability.

Swissotel Beijing is popular among meeting planners and organizers due to its downtown location and its proximity to many offices and the embassy area. Following extensive renovation, it now also boasts some of the most advanced conference facilities in Asia, which can accommodate groups of any size, from 15 to 750 guests.

Swissotel is part of the Raffles International portfolio of hotels and resorts, a leading hotel chain headquartered in Asia Pacific.