The Astor Hotel, Tianjin

Opened in 1863, The Astor Hotel is a step back into a bygone era. The hotel has undergone several restoration and expansion programs in 1886, 1924 with a second building added in 1984. It is now an icon of Tianjin, classified as a revered national heritage building by the Chinese government. This treasured landmark has hosted Prime Ministers to Presidents including Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, former U.S. President Herbert Hoover, Prime Minister Zhou Enlai, four former Chinese presidents during the warlord period, and many other dignitaries and celebrities. The Astor Hotel is centrally located in Tianjin?s progressive financial district facing the Hai He River and Green River and backing on to Victoria Park, and is a mere 35 minutes drive from the airport. Tianjin is a major financial hub, described as the ?Shanghai of the North?. The city is a fascinating paradox, gleaming office buildings rise above rows of rustic red-bricked houses, luxury cars navigate through the sea of bicycles, quiet hutongs neighbour cosmopolitan boutiques. At the heart of it all is The Astor Hotel. Guests are immersed in the exquisite surroundings, from meandering timber staircases, classic chandeliers, murals, plaques and memorabilia, a reflection of another time. From a gourmand experience in one of the elegant restaurants, a visit to the health club, or simply absorbing the history of the many treasured antiquities, The Astor Hotel evokes gracious, old world sophistication. Tastefully decorated in classic British colonial style, the 152 rooms pay homage to The Astor?s fabled heritage; the two themed suites have been carefully preserved with original furnishings and amenities in an expression of matchless grace., For non-US hotels, rates confirmed in USD may be converted to local currency by the hotel at your time of stay, based on the exchange rate used by the hotel.