Cuisine: Brunch (International)
English Menu? No menu for brunch hours.
Kids’ menu? No, but picky kids can order from the a la carte menu, which features macaroni and cheese, chicken nuggets, chicken noodle soup, grilled ham and cheese and more. General kid friendliness of menu: The buffet has a wide variety of food that is sure to satisfy even a picky eater. The dessert bar boasts scrumptious cheesecake, marshmallows, Häagen-Dazs ice cream, pumpkin pie and plenty of other goodies to keep kids coming back for more. Staff: Staff speaks English and is happy to serve. Bathroom: Well-kept, sit-down toilets. There is a changing table.
Best dishes for kids: The pizza or dessert station. There’s also fresh fruit.
Kids’ play area? There’s no designated area for kids, but guests are entertained all afternoon with live musical performances.
Seating: Standard seating with highchairs available upon request.
Price: RMB 458 includes unlimited alcoholic beverages (inclusive of champagne from six different wineries in France). RMB 338 includes soft drinks. Kids aged 6-12 are half-price. There is a 15% surcharge per person.
Accepts credit cards? International credit cards are accepted.
Must-order item: Seafood is a must, and keep an eye out for special promotions, such as fresh Alaskan salmon.
In a nutshell: This buffet has something for everyone while keeping families entertained for a Sunday afternoon. Staff works hard to consistently provide the freshest and most popular dishes.
Sun 11.30am-3pm. InterContinental Beijing Financial Street, 11 Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District. (5852 5888 ext 5916/5917) 季候风,北京金融街洲际酒店,西城区金融街11号
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