The hotel is one of the most distinguished addresses in Beijing and has been playing a key role in the history of the city since 1900. It offers 700 well-appointed rooms and suites in four interconnected buildings. Fully air-conditioned, the hotel features a lobby with a 24-hour reception and check-out service, a hotel safe, currency exchange facilities, a cloakroom and lift access. The hotel has a wide range of restaurants serving local, Japanese and western delights. There is also an on-site mini supermarket, a café and a hairdressing salon. Business guests will find conference facilities and WLAN Internet access is available. Room and laundry services are provided, and guests arriving by car can leave their vehicles in the hotel's own private car park. Guests looking to explore the local area can hire bikes from reception.

This city hotel is located on the famous Chang An Avenue and lies within walking distance of the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and other major sights. It is adjacent to the shopping area of Wangfujing Street and is 1 km from the Palace museum.

The hotel is well-known for its fine Chinese cuisine, and has a good reputation for its Sichuan, Cantonese and Huaiyang cuisine as well as its western and Japanese food.