We visited Tianjin for a volleyball tournament at International School of Tianjin and this hotel was about 10km away. The area immediately around the school doesn't offer Western style hotels. This hotel is VERY comfortable with spacious rooms and a fantastic buffet breakfast. One evening we ate at the hotel's Chinese restaurant, which offered excellent foot - mapo tofu, delicious ribs, fried green beans with garlic sauce, and good wine list. Also more reasonably priced than other Crowne Plaza properties in Tianjin. One "problem" with this hotel is the lack of shops and restaurants in its more remote location. Nothing within walking distance, but a 10-20 minute cab ride will get you access to shops - about 30-40 minutes downtown.