OCATED ON bustling Jianguo Road, the main thoroughfare of the Chinese capital in the heart of the Central Business District, it would be safe to say most, if not all, roads lead to the Sofitel Wanda Beijing. One of the best Beijing business hotels in the area, finely blending design styles of East and West, the luxury hotel serves up a chic smorgasbord of French, Euro and classical Tang Dynasty. Quite an accomplishment, but this ground-breaking Sofitel pulls it off with verve, from the bright and giddy yet cosy Living Room flourishes of the lobby to the rooms, with textures and fabrics to make a honeymooner swoon.

This 417-room hotel is not as immense as the numbers suggest. Spaces are intimate, warm and welcoming. Rooms feature glass partitions separating bedroom and bath that switch from clear to opaque at the press of a button. Club Rooms offer a 37-inch flat-screen TV with a second LCD in the bathroom, toiletries by L'Occitane, separate tub and giant rainshower to really wash the grime off. There's free WiFi

throughout, a large top-opening safe, pinewood furniture and black sequined bedcovers offset by lots of inviting cushions and hand-painted floral motifs rising up the headboard. Junior Suites and Prestige Suites come with butlers in tow to manage all needs, and the Imperial Suite is a whopping 775sq m, enough for a stroll or small jog if you're in the mood.

The Club Lounge for executive floor guests maintains a regular flow of refreshing eats and drinks through the day. Sofitel Wanda Beijing is very much geared for the business traveller and facilities have been well thought out. Like unlimited local calls for Club Sofitel guests. Small wonder this luxury hotel is making a name for itself as one of the best Beijing business hotels. As Beijing conference hotels go, the Sofitel is a standout with over 3,277sq m of function space including a Grand Ballroom that can accommodate 850 banquet style. To unwind, guests can enjoy a health club, sauna, indoor swimming pool and fitness centre. Restaurants are a delight with everything from the French Heritage to the Chinese Yipin.