The hotel has a long history; it was originally a Victorian hotel built by the British and currently is the only one in Guangzhou city that still maintains a west-European architectural style. The hotel is situated in heavily vegetated garden-style surroundings. The air-conditioned hotel comprises a total of 328 guest rooms. Guests are welcomed in a lobby and facilities include lift access, Internet access, a ballroom and a chess/poker room. Guests can take advantage of the laundry service on offer fees apply. Those guests who are arriving by car may leave their vehicle in the hotel's car park fees apply.