The hotel was first built in 1918. It was extended once in 1983 and again in 1985. The most recent renovation was in 2006, when all the guest rooms in the main building were fitted with balconies, providing guests with more comfortable space and excellent lighting effects. The hotel has 288 standard rooms and suites. It is fully air-conditioned and includes a lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out service, a hotel safe, currency exchange facilities, a cloakroom and lift access. There is an oriental dance hall and a beauty salon, as well as an on-site café, bar, pub and restaurant. Conference facilities and Internet access are both available. Room and laundry services are provided, whilst guests arriving by car can leave their vehicles in either the undercover parking garage or the outdoor car park. The hotel offers a bike hire service and a playground for younger guests.
It is located in the city centre, surrounded by the well-known scenic spots like Tiananmen, Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, Liulichang ancient culture street and Qianmen commercial area. It only takes 1.5 km from Tiananmen Square and 5 km from the Beijing Railway Station. 32 kms to the nearest airport (beijing) 10 minute walk to the nearest metro station (he ping men stop) 5 km to the nearest station (beijing railway station) 2 minute walk to the nearest bus stop 2 km to the nearest fair site (chinese people grand hall)