The hotel actually consists of 2 blocks that flank the three convention center blocks. The rooms were very comfortable, new, clean, and well appointed with all the amenities of a 5-star hotel. Not good for families with young children as there is nothing to keep the young ones occupied. Ideal, however, for those attending meetings at the adjoining convention center, as it is located far from the downtown hotels. To get downtown for some shopping or sightseeing, there is a subway station ~300 meters in front of the convention center. This is the cheapest and most convenient mode of travel, with connections to many parts of the city including the Chimelong amusement complex. First cautionary note: bring enough RMB currency with you on your trip. Only USD, euro, or yen are good for exchange at the hotel. For any other currency, you'll need to find a Bank of China and bring along your passport. Don't count on paying for meals and purchases with your VISA or Mastercard (forget about AMEX) as many establishments in the convention center complex and downtown accept only Union Pay credit cards! At selected automated tellers downtown, you might be able to obtain RMB using your credit card. Second cautionary note, beware the airport taxis. A metered ride to the convention center should cost no more than 100 RMB including toll charges. But one colleague was charged a fixed 300 RMB for a daytime trip, and another had to fork out 500 RMB for a midnight trip, to the convention center hotel. Use the taxi counter at the front of the arrival hall, instead of approaching the cab drivers directly.