The hotel is located on Chang'an Street, in the central business and foreign affairs district. It is one of the most promising business areas in Beijing housing the COFCO Plaza, Henderson Centre and Bright China Chang'an Mansion. This air-conditioned hotel opened in 1987. Its tall main building comprises 916 well-appointed guestrooms and suites. There are conference facilities and Internet access available for business travellers. Plenty of parking is also provided as the hotel has a car park and underground garage, capable of holding over 300 cars. Guests can enjoy sophisticated drinks in the elegant Four Season Lounge which is located in a large, bright room. Dining options may be selected from the Shanghai Pavilion Restaurant, the Starlight Revolving Restaurant, from which the city can be seen from a bird's eye view, and the Tanfu Restaurant, which serves Tan cuisine.