The hotel opened in May 1992 and comprises 526 rooms. Fully air-conditioned, it features a lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out service, hotel safe, currency exchange facilities, cloakroom and lift access. There is an on-site café, bar and a range of Chinese, Japanese and western restaurants. Further facilities include a newspaper stand, hairdressing salon, disco and a TV lounge. A variety of meeting rooms are available and guests can make use of the broadband Internet access. Room and laundry services are provided, and guests arriving by car can leave their vehicles in the car park or parking garage. The hotel has a large-sized lobby with seating areas, marble floor and a lounge which is a relaxing meeting place serving drinks and light refreshments throughout the day.

This city hotel is located in the heart of Beijing's diplomatic and business district. Its impressive blend of grand culture and modern architecture makes it a landmark in the Chinese capital. Tiananmen Square is 30 km from the accommodation.

The hotel's award-winning chefs offer tantalising culinary masterpieces in contemporary settings that cater to all tastes. Guests can choose from one of the hotel's seven restaurants, specialising in international cuisine from China, Germany, Italy and Japan.