The Grand Hotel Beijing (Beijing Guibinlou Fandian), a magnificent palace converted into a five-star hotel, is located on a small street and almost appears from nowhere as you drive towards it. The building's traditional sweeps and dragon's tails contrasts dramatically with the modern design trends sweeping the rest of Beijing. Guests of the hotel benefit from an exceptional location. The Grand overlooks both the Forbidden City and Beijing's most cosmopolitan concourse, Chang'an Avenue, with all its colorful urban hustle and bustle. The hotel's traditional Chinese characteristics make life as it was for the Emperors living here long ago a vivid reality. Rooms are furnished with nothing but the best to give guests comforts commensurate with that of the palace's bygone rulers.