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With 2008 approaching fast, the Olympic atmosphere in Beijing is overwhelming. The hosting of the Olympics Games next year represents not only the pride of the nation, but also a significant feat for the capital city. According to the Beijing Organizing Committee for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, more than 600,000 foreign tourists are expected to visit Beijing during the Olympic-period, along with more than 2 million domestic visitors are anticipated. This is poised to create unprecedented pressure on Beijing’s supply of accommodation.

With such great demand for hotel accommodation, prices in the capital are expected to inevitably mount. This makes top-grade serviced apartments the ideal choice for discerning visitors planning to head to Beijing.

Location

For most travelers, location is of prime importance. Depending on the nature of the visit, visitors prefer to stay at places close to the city centre or close to their place of work. During the Olympics, location is even more crucial. Good transport links to the competition venues and local government institutions are a necessary requirement, particularly for those in the media arena. As a result of its premium location, dozens of serviced apartment units at The Tower Apartments at Oriental Plaza have been leased out to cover the Olympic period.

The Wangfujing area is one of the Olympic hotspots, with the Beijing Hotel, Grand Hotel Beijing and Raffles Beijing Hotel designated as where committee members of the Games will be staying. Situated right in the heart of Beijing, Oriental Plaza is only minutes away from Wangfujing Street, Dongdan Silver Street, Tian’anmen Square and the Forbidden City, making it the preferred residence of many of the capital’s elite.

Comfort

In addition to location, comfort and quality services are also important considerations for guests. The Tower Apartments offer comfort, luxury, personal security, privacy and the feeling of home to all of its residents.

All aspects of each resident’s life are attentively seen to by the professional and dedicated team of staff at The Tower Apartments. To cater to the needs of the highly international mix of residents, this team offers multilingual services, including English, Cantonese and Japanese. Staff are also well-versed in assisting newcomers and visitors with how to get round Beijing, reaching Olympic competition venues and recommending places to dine and see.

Oriental Plaza offers residents a plethora of attractions at The Malls, which features two food streets that have more than 50 dining choices, international fashion brands, supermarkets, laundry services, cinemas and hairdressing salons. The five-star Grand Hyatt has a luxury fitness club and spectacular indoor swimming pool. Business support such as meeting rooms, a training centre, a business centre and delivery and printing services are also available at Oriental Plaza.

Soaring Demand

The demand for high-end serviced apartments continues to rise. With senior management teams of multinational corporations continuing to set up in Beijing and the increasing number of tourists expected, supply is expected to diminish and prices to soar. By leasing The Tower Apartments now, discerning guests can secure their spot at the Olympics and enjoy this historic event in the lap of luxury.