The Macau Legend Development Ltd is delighted to announce the Mid 2008 opening of its flagship mainland China property, the Legendale Hotel Beijing.

Set to become an instant sensation, the platinum five-star hotel is the epitome of European elegance and luxury.

An old China hand since 1983, General Manager, Mr Roger Fung, said: “At a time when there are such lofty expectations for the hotel industry in China, we are delighted to be able to raise the bar even higher with the opening of the Legendale Hotel Beijing. No expense has been spared, and no comfort overlooked. This truly is a unique experience indeed.”

Occupying a prime position in the heart of town, the 390-room hotel is ideally located to make the most of both old and new Beijing. Adjoining 79 opulent serviced apartments as well as 126 private residential apartments, the property neighbours the brand new Hong Kong Jockey Club, and is minutes walk from world-class shopping precincts such as Wangfujing and Oriental Plaza. In pleasant contrast, the Legendale Hotel is surrounded by some of Beijing’s best preserved hutong alleyways, brimming with colour and activity. A number of China’s most significant landmarks and historical sites are within walking distance of the hotel, including Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Drum and Bell Towers, amongst other attractions.

Inspired by the palatial architecture of Southern Europe, the hotel’s exterior is reminiscent of a 19th century building in downtown Paris. The multiple-domed roof is peaked with decorative turrets, while delicate lacing frames windows to create a spectacular streetside vista unlike any other in Beijing.

Guests at the Legendale Hotel Beijing will also be treated to pleasant views of lush, landscaped gardens, stylishly designed with an imperial flavour. Towering European Ash trees intermingle with detailed water features alongside charming flower gardens overflowing with colour.

Inside, the breathtaking lobby features a 17-story atrium - the centerpiece a priceless artwork suspended high above the ground. Gilded staircases wind skyward creating a theatre-like ambiance with elaborate balconies at each level. Mirroring the loftiness of the entrance, guestrooms and suites are amongst the largest in Beijing, with high ceilings, an abundance of natural light, and floor space starting from 43-square-meters.

Imported from Europe, antique furniture and decorations are featured throughout the hotel to create a truly opulent, neo-classical ambiance. Ornate Baccarat crystal chandeliers cast a warm glow over dramatic collector’s items, not in the least a 17th century clock once owned by Louis XIV. Fabrics are rich in texture and colour – royal blue, gold, burgundy red – creating an elegant, and instantly tactile, experience.

Aside from the unique design, the Legendale Hotel Beijing is set to inspire with some of the finest dining and entertainment outlets in the city. Across a medley of eight venues, signature establishments include an exclusive Portuguese restaurant serving impeccable Macanese and Portuguese cuisine, supported by global cultural organization Instituto Camoes. The hotel also delights with a French fine dining restaurant, in addition to healthy spa cuisine at the poolside restaurant and bar. The hotel venues compliment a street-level collection of independent boutiques and stores, featuring some of the world’s most prominent names in fashion and luxury.

The Legendale Hotel Beijing is the flagship property for the Macau Legend Development Ltd in mainland China. The company also owns the Landmark Hotel in Macau. The Legendale Hotel is honoured to be one of only two hotels in Beijing recognised as an official top VIP hotel by the Beijing Organising Committee for the Olympic Games (BOCOG).