The hotel opened in 1998 and was refurbished in 2003. Guests can take advantage of the business centre which can provide secretarial services including typing, fax, photocopying, Internet access and a range of conference rooms of different sizes. The hotel offers 270 elegantly appointed guest rooms and suites with generous amenities and sea or garden views, with interior decoration featuring different country design styles, ensuring guests enjoy a truly exotic atmosphere in the hotel. Further facilities include 24-hour reception and check-out services, lift access, a breakfast/dining room, conference facilities and room and laundry services (fees apply to both).

This business hotel is located slightly to the west of the city centre, near to Sanba Square and the Dalian Forest Zoo. The hotel is around a 20-minute drive from the airport and 6 minutes by car from the railway station.

The restaurants in the hotel serve both Chinese and Western cuisine. Especially recommendable are the Dynasty Chinese Restaurant, which offers Cantonese cuisine prepared by the resident chef from Hong Kong, and the Vienna Piano Bar for its panoramic views over the city. Breakfast is served each morning and set menu and à la carte options are available for lunch and dinner.