This hotel was developed to meet the need for a quality business hotel in the centre of Ipoh with excellent convention facilities and it remains the only hotel to fulfil this particular need. Designed in a neo-classical theme, the building has a total of 290 rooms and is reminiscent of the best of old Ipoh architecture. Facilities in this air-conditioned business hotel include a reception area with a 24-hour check-in desk, a bar, a restaurant, WLAN Internet access, room service and conference facilities. The lobby lounge is a spacious, relaxing enclave where guests can unwind with their favourite cocktail, good music and pleasant company.

Located right in the centre of Ipoh's corporate district, this hotel is surrounded by high rise buildings, government offices, stockbrokers, banks, and a host of corporate and professional offices. Within walking distance are shopping malls, restaurants, bistros, pubs and several recreational outlets. Despite its city centre location, the hotel adjoins a large public garden. The centre of Ipoh is a 20-minute drive away, Gua Tempurung Limestone Caves are a 30-minute drive away and the temples of Perak Tong and Sam Poh Tong and the park can be reached in 45 minutes. The airport, railway station and highway are 7 km (10-minutes by car) away.

Rice and Spice Coffee House, an all day dining restaurant, offers an international à la carte menu. Breakfast is also served daily while midday and evening meals can be selected from a buffet, from a menu, or eaten à la carte.