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.

This hotel is located in the centre of Beijing. Surrounding landmarks include Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City (both about 5 km away), as well as the Temple of Heaven (about 5 km away), Taoranting Park, Liulichang Ancient Culture Street and the Qianmen commercial area. The hotel is 5 km from the Beijing railway station and 32 km from Beijing International Airport.

The restaurant is located on the second floor of the building. Its 400 m² area offers space for up to 250 people. It is the perfect venue for various banquets and group meals. The restaurant also has 9 banquet rooms with different styles.