Hotel roundup (February 8)
Food and drink promotions
At the InterContinental Beijing Beichen, the only international luxury hotel within the Olympic Business district and located just next to the Bird's Nest and the Water Cube, the hotel is offering a Valentine's set dinner at 818 yuan and retreat at 1,314 yuan.
010-8437-1188
Xinni Cafe at the Sunworld Hotel has a Valentine's Day set menu at 398 yuan for two including roses and chocolates for the lady. There is also a Valentine's Day buffet at 138 yuan per person. The prices are subject to a 15-percent service charge. 010-5816-8999 Ext 2430
The Peninsula Shanghai is presenting a season of lunches, dinners and events in February as well as the special room deals for families in the Year of the Horse. Two special menus at Yi Long Court will be introduced, featuring typical seasonal favorites in Hong Kong and South East Asia.
021-2327-2888
Shanghai Le Royal Meridien's elegant Chinese restaurant, Ai Mei, is introducing a series of banquets to celebrate the start of the Year of the Horse. Special Chinese delicacies include wok-fried crab, braised pork leg, braised sea cucumber and deep-fried cuttlefish.
021-3318-9999 Ext 7700
The Westin Bund Center Shanghai is lifting the veil on Champagne Taittinger, one of special agent James Bond's favorite tipples. It is now the champagne of choice at the Westin's Sunday Brunch. In addition, the hotel offer two floors of food extravaganzas, wine buffets, a cocktail bar and live entertainment.
021-6335-1888