Cuisine: Brunch (Asian, International)
English menu? No a la carte menu. It’s a self-serve buffet.
Kids’ menu? No, but requests for kids can be made to the chefs.
General kid friendliness of menu: Kids can satisfy their sweet tooth at the dessertbar with cheesecake.
Staff: English-speaking staff that is eager to please. They will even sing “Happy Birthday” for parties.
Bathroom: Immaculate bathrooms with sit-down toilets and changing tables.
Best dishes for kids: Fresh pasta cooked just the way kids like it. A wide selection of fruit paves the way for other sugary delights like the chocolate fountain, with marshmallows and an assortment of other snacks for dipping.
Kids’ play area? Special attention has been given to the supervised play area, with enough distractions – like DVDs, balloon artists and other crafts – to keep them busy while you sip champagne.
Seating: Seating ranges from tables with chairs to sofas. Highchairs available uponrequest.
Price: RMB 398 (includes wine and champagne) or RMB 348 (includes soft drinks) for adults. RMB 168 for kids. Kids under 6 eat free.
Accepts credit cards? Yes
Must-order item: The Peking duck station serves up one of Beijing’s specialties in unlimited, delectable portions. Seafood lovers can opt for the salmon, oysters, and lobster.
In a nutshell: Luxury that knows no limits. Head to the Westin for an experience yourfamily (and your stomachs) won’t soon forget. The scrumptious food is complemented by a lovely atmosphere.
Sun 11.30am-3pm. The Westin Beijing Financial Street, 9B Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District (6629 7810) 北京金融街威斯汀大酒店,西城区金融街乙9号
This article is excerpted from the beijingkids Jan/Feb 2012 issue. View it in PDF form here or contact distribution@beijing-kids.com to find out where you can pick up your free copy.