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Art-lined and innovative, Green T House (+86 (0)10 6552 8301) is just a short walk from G and serves delicate fusion food and delightful desserts, and, of course, fantastic tea. Bellagio (+8619 6551 3533) on Xiaoyun Lu  is a smart Taiwanese joint promising ginger-laced deliciousness.

Beijing's largest English bookshop, coffee shop and restaurant, The Bookworm Café (www.beijingbookworm.com) on Nan Sanlitun Road, not only has an exceedingly browsable library of literature, but also brews an excellent espresso, has a thoroughly respectable menu of wines and whiskies, and serves wholesome, healthy meals of all sizes.

Within stumbling distance of Hotel G, Angel Club on Gongi Xilu (+86 (0)10 6552 8888) hosts roomy VIP lounges and international DJs. Within stumbling distance of the hotel.

Gongti 100 (+86 (0)10 6552 2688) is the world’s largest bowling centre, with 100 lanes crammed into a single space. If bowling's not your strong point, try the ‘Fly’ Acrobatic Show at the Chaoyang Theatre (+86 (0)10 6507 2421) on North Road. The hotel can organise tickets for you on request – just ask the concierge.