The hotel is approximately 15 minutes by public transport from the city centre with its central business district, and Beijing Railway station and Beijing West Railway Station are 7 and 18 km away respectively. Capital International Airport is some 31 km from the establishment. This city hotel opened in 1996 and was renovated in 2002. There is a multi-function hall and 8 mini conference rooms, as well as Chinese and western restaurants, a banquet hall and over 10 VIP dining rooms. In addition to a reception area with 24-hour reception and check-out services, a hotel safe, currency exchange facilities, a cloakroom and lift access, amenities available to guests at this fully air-conditioned establishment include a café, newspaper stand, car park, supermarket, hairdressing salon and a bar. Guests can also take advantage of WLAN Internet access, and room and laundry services are available for a fee. A bicycle hire service is also offered. The rooms are all equipped with centrally regulated heating/air conditioning and come with an international direct dial telephone, satellite TV and teak furniture sets. In addition to a bathroom with a shower/bathtub and a hairdryer, other in-room amenities include Internet access and a minibar, as well as tea and coffee making facilities, an iron and ironing board, a double bed and a safety deposit box for guests' valuables. The hotel has complete entertainment facilities, such as bowling, karaoke and an indoor heated swimming pool (fees apply), as well as a training centre and sauna (for a fee). Guests can also enjoy relaxing massage treatments. There are a number of restaurants at the hotel serving a mixture of Western and Chinese dishes, from local Beijing specialities to barbecues and seafood. A continental buffet breakfast is served, as well as à la carte or set menu lunch and -dinner.