Location. The Shangri-La Hotel Harbin stands two blocks from the Songhua River in Harbin, China. This high-rise property is located in the city's downtown central business district. Hotel Features. Dining options include the Shang Palace that serves Cantonese cuisine, northeast Chinese specialties and vegetarian fare. The Coffee Garden provides a casual atmosphere and caters to Asian, American and European tastes. An on-site pastry shop offers homemade delights. Function rooms include the Grand Ballroom that accommodates more than 1,000 people. The business center offers fax, photocopy, courier and print services. Wireless Internet access is available in public areas. Recreational amenities include tennis courts, an indoor pool and a fitness facility with a sauna and steam room. A spa tub and therapeutic massages provide soothing comfort. Additional property amenities include car rental services and airport transportation to and from Harbin Taiping International Airport.

Guestrooms. This 18-story hotel offers 404 guestrooms and suites with sophisticated decor that includes earth-tone color schemes, mahogany-stained furniture and subtly patterned armchairs and sofa beds. All guestrooms feature DVD/CD players and satellite television. Coffeemakers and minibars are included. Refrigerators are available on request. Bathrooms contain telephones, scales, bathrobes and slippers.

Expert Tip. Harbin is famous for its Ice and Snow Festival, held two blocks from the hotel. Officially, the festival begins on January 5th and lasts one month. However, the exhibitions open earlier and last longer, weather permitting. Winter activities featured in the festival are snow carving, Yabuli alpine skiing, winter swimming in the Songhua River and the famous ice-lantern exhibition.

Room Types:

Executive Suite:   One king or two queen beds. 58 square meters (624 square feet). Browns, subtle reds, and dark wood trim and accents. Separate sitting room. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Direct-dial phones with complimentary local calls. DVD, CD player, cable/satellite TV. Coffee/tea maker, minibar. Refrigerator available on request. Bathrobes, slippers, bathroom scale, bathroom phone.

Horizon Room:   One king or two double beds. Located on floors 14-16. Harbin city or Song Hua River view. 29-36 square meters (312-387 square feet). Browns, subtle reds, and dark wood trim and accents. Executive writing desk. Complimentary high-speed Internet access. Direct-dial phone with complimentary local calls. DVD, CD player, cable/satellite TV. Coffee/tea maker, minibar. Refrigerator available on request. Bathrobes, slippers, bathroom scale, bathroom phone. Includes access to Horizon Club Lounge with complimentary Continental breakfast and evening cocktails and snacks, high-speed Internet access, private meeting rooms, clothes pressing, and shoe shine services.

Deluxe room:   One king or two single beds. On floors two through six. 29 square meters (312 square feet). Browns, subtle reds, and dark wood trim and accents. Executive writing desk. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Direct-dial phone with complimentary local calls. DVD, CD player, cable/satellite TV. Coffee/tea maker, minibar. Refrigerator available on request. Bathrobes, slippers, bathroom scale, bathroom phone.

Superior Room:   One king or two single beds. Harbin city or Song Hua River view. 29 square meters (312 square feet). Browns, subtle reds, and dark wood trim and accents. Executive writing desk. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Direct-dial phone with complimentary local calls. DVD, CD player, cable/satellite TV. Coffee/tea maker, minibar. Refrigerator available on request. Bathrobes, slippers, bathroom scale, bathroom phone.

Premier Room:   One king bed. Located on floor 12. Harbin city or Song Hua River view. 44 square metres (473 square feet). Executive writing desk. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Direct-dial phone. Cable/satellite TV with DVD player. Coffee/tea maker and refrigerator. Bathroom with separate shower and bathtub, bathrobe, slippers, scale, and phone.

Driving Directions: From Harbin Taiping International Airport: Approximate driving time to the hotel is 30 minutes and the distance is 36.5 kilometers.