Hotel Management Groups:

A new generation of Chinese managed hotels is the cornerstone of a highly developed, traveler-friendly tourism infrastructure. China now has a complete range of hotel choices in all price categories, from luxurious five-star to deluxe mid-priced hotels and clean, comfortable rooms even in the budget category. Today, every major city in China can provide discriminating travelers with a wide selection of modern, world-class proper - ties that meet, and often exceed international standards. Hotels such as the famous Peace Hotel (on the Bund) in Shanghai, the Grand Hotel Beijing (on the former grounds of the imperial Forbidden City), and the White Swan in Guangzhou have gained international reputations for their exquisite d¨¦cor, international gourmet dining, and first-class service. Familiar chains such as Sheraton, Holiday Inn, Hilton, and Ramada now operate deluxe hotels throughout China as well. Business travelers note that China has come a long way even since the early 1990's in terms of the service, management, and facilities. All 4 & 5-star hotels have complete business centres with computer and secretarial services available

By the end of 2000, there were 6,029 star-rated hotels in China. Among which 117 were five-star hotels, 352 were four-star hotels, 1,899 three-star hotels, 3,061 two-star hotels, and 600 one-star hotels.