"The dining room is smoke-free," he said.

The Muslim worship room on the same floor was converted from a quiet, westward hotel room with white blankets and shoe holders inside. It had been overseen by the Islamic association.

Osman Erol, Beijing Bureau Chief of Turkey's Cihan News Agency, said, "It's convenient and reassuring for Muslims to dine and worship here."

Two kilometers away from the Main Press Center, the BIMC will accommodate journalists without Olympic media accreditation. It has a large dining area for all reporters containing a variety of foods.