This charming city hotel was built in the 1900s and has long stood as an icon of Beijing's historical heritage. It offers 171 guest rooms and suites and facilities on offer to guests at this air-conditioned establishment include a lobby area with a 24-hour reception and 24-hour check-in/check out service, a hotel safe, a currency exchange facility, a cloakroom, 4 lifts, a cafe, a newspaper stand, a mini supermarket, a hairdressing salon and a bar. It offers a TV lounge, 2 restaurants, conference facilities and Internet access (for an additional fee). Guests may also take advantage of the room and laundry services (both for an additional fee) and there is parking available (charges apply) for those arriving by car. The lobby spacious with sitting area adjacent to it.There are many throughout the huge place, while marbled and carpeted floors, plants and elegant furniture.

This hotel is ideally situated at the crossroads of the famous Chang An Avenue and the district of Wangfujing, in the heart of the prestigious business and commercial districts and a few minutes from the mystical Forbidden City, historical Tiananmen Square, the Silk Market and other famous sights. It is also a short 15-minute walk from Beijing railway station and less than 5 minutes from Wangfujing underground train station.

Guests may select their continental breakfast from a buffet and the midday and evening meals may be enjoyed in buffet form, from a set menu or à la carte.