Beijing

Facelift for the Lido

The Metropark Lido hotel's retrofitted Fountain Piazza seems the ideal spot to enjoy a book in perfect quiet. Cozy couches, air conditioning and a glass of fresh lemonade make the perfect recipe for an afternoon pick-me-up. Guests can also choose to make use of the free Internet access or join the summer fiesta in the inner courtyard. The Piazza brings back live music from last year, only now it's daily performances instead, from 6:30 pm until 10 pm. To make it family friendly, the restaurant has added both Western and Cantonese-style items to the menu, to help mothers feed their finicky toddlers. 010-6437-6688