The hotel is located in the commercial centre of Kunming and is only 3 km from the train station. Many large stores and shopping centres, including Gome, Parkson's and Golden Eagle, are within 1 km of the hotel. Major banks are also easily accessible. Nearby tourist attractions include Yuantong Hill and Temple (a 10-minute ride away by public transport), the Kunming Zoo, Green Lake Park (about a 10-minute drive away) and the Bird and Flower Market. Discos or clubs are around a 15-minute journey by public transport away and the Walk Street tourist centre approximately 10 minutes on foot. The airport is about 5 km from the hotel. The hotel has 28 storeys with 254 fully furnished guest rooms. It is equipped with a range of different sized conference halls, whilst modern equipment and excellent service are provided for events ranging from small meetings of 10 to large conferences of 600 people. The hotel also features 13 different types of restaurants offering authentic Western food, traditional Chinese cuisine and unique Yunnan ethnic dishes. Besides the guest rooms, the air-conditioned building comprises a café, bar, pub, disco and hairdressing salon. Other features include a children's playground, lobby, 24-hour reception with a 24-hour check-out service, lift access and a hotel safe. A car park and room and laundry services are available as is WLAN Internet access (subject to a fee). Each room has a terrace and a private bathroom with shower and bath. Guest rooms also include a variety of advanced amenities including broadband Internet access. The rooms feature a double or king-size bed, satellite/cable TV, direct dial telephone and hairdryer. Guests may also take advantage of the room's safe, minibar, fridge and tea and coffee making facilities. For laundry, guests can use the washing machine and ironing set. All rooms have air conditioning and central heating.