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Roses, chocolate and sweets are popular Valentine's Day gifts, and a romantic dinner always seems to be the best way to spend the evening. Treat your loved one and yourself to a special dinner at a slightly different venue than the ones you often visit, perhaps a sophisticated hotel, and you will find it easier to impress.

If you have not made plans for the evening, this last minute guide may help you to make a decision without starting from the scratch.

Matrix, Crowne Plaza Beijing Lido

The new hotel that opened in Beijing's Lido area last year offers a five-star Valentine's Day buffet dinner at an unbeatable price. The buffet dinner,588 net per couple, features a large selection of seafood from lobster to spider crab legs, and comes with a complimentary bottle of imported red wine per couple. Call 010 8443 6228 for a reservation.

No 6 Jiangtai Road, Chaoyang district, Beijing.