The five-star Empark Grand, located in western Beijing near the Summer Palace and Fragrant Hills, allows for easy access to downtown Bejing, the airport (40 minutes) and the Badaling section of the Great Wall, which lies to the north. The hotel offers 554 rooms and suites of various sizes, all of which are equipped with broadband, satellite TV, international direct-dial, minibars and other five-star amenities. For the business traveler, the Empark's two executive floors make doing business easy and efficient, with ample conference and meeting facilities, a state-of-the-art business center and professional secretarial services, all geared toward serving the needs of the international business traveler. The hotel is well equipped with a recreation center including an indoor swimming pool, gym, tennis courts and a golf course. Shopping is convenient too, with a large shopping arcade on the premises and many more shops nearby. Dining options include Chinese, Western and Japanese cuisine.