The hotel was first built in 1906 and is in the style of the Renaissance architecture of the French king Louis XIV. It has a long political, commercial and cultural history. Guests at the hotel can not only enjoy the Chinese and European culture it offers, but also the mystery and legends of history. The hotel has 160 guestrooms including standard rooms, deluxe suites and presidential suites.

The hotel is located on famous Zhongyang Street, about 40 minutes' drive from the airport and 5 minutes from the railway station.