Opened in 1863 and completely renovated in 2010, this historic city hotel has now been restored to all its former glory. It is centrally located in the financial district of Tianjin, 3 km from Golden Street in the city centre, 5 km from Tianjin Museum, and 6 km from Yin He Square and the History Museum. Beijing is a 2-hour drive and Binhai International Airport is 25 km away. Its rooms are exquisitely decorated, those in the Astor Wing being in Victorian style, and the ones in the River Hai Wing in more contemporary style. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms, LCD TV, and most of the rooms have a minibar and Internet facilities. Enjoy gourmet experiences in one of its elegant restaurants and contemplate the many antiques exhibited in the communal zones of the hotel. There is a shopping centre only 6 minutes' walk from the hotel with a wide range of restaurants to tempt visitors.