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Key International Hotels Management Co., Ltd has been appointed to manage one of the oldest buildings in the capital. The former Raffles Beijing Hotel (Building B and Building E of Beijing Hotel) in the heart of the city will be rebranded as Beijing Hotel NUO, which is located at the southern end of Wangfujing Street, at the corner of East Chang'an Avenue with views of the Forbidden City and part of Tiananmen Square. The hotel featured 171 rooms and suites with various function room spaces that are ideal for weddings, social events and meetings. It is also well known for the afternoon tea at its Legendary Lobby Bar and the classic dishes at the boutique French Restaurant.

The hotel has a rich history and was called one of the finest hotels in the Orient in 1917. It featured a tea hall and had its own orchestra-backed "dance every night" and classic music during a fine French dinner.

Originally built in 1900, Beijing Hotel has gone through several tranformations from the period of the Qing Dynasty until the new China period. The centre building of Beijing Hotel (Building B) built in 1917 featuring the grand colonnade fa?ade represents Beijing's history and culture. In the past century, with its unique architectural style and historic events, the Beijing Hotel has welcomed nobles, politicians, diplomats, distinguished guests, movie stars and travelers from over the world.