Tianjin's oldest Western-style hotel, first opened in 1863 and later expanded through the concession era, now operated as a Luxury Collection property. The hotel preserves original Victorian-era rooms alongside a modern tower wing and houses an on-site history museum.
The Astor Hotel opened in 1863 as Tianjin's first Western-style hotel, built to serve the growing foreign merchant community following the establishment of the city's treaty-port concessions. Over the following century it hosted a roster of notable guests including foreign diplomats and, according to hotel history, Puyi (the last Qing emperor) and Sun Yat-sen. A modern tower wing was added in the 20th century, and today the property operates as a Luxury Collection hotel while preserving a small in-house museum documenting the building's history and a handful of Victorian-style heritage rooms alongside contemporary accommodations.
| Price | $$$$ |
|---|---|
| Address | 33 Taier Zhuang Road, Heping District, Tianjin 300040 |
Room types
- Heritage Room
- Deluxe Room
- Luxury Collection Suite
Amenities
- Indoor pool
- On-site history museum
- Multiple restaurants
- Fitness center
- Historic Victorian-era rooms
- Riverside garden
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Location
33 Taier Zhuang Road, Heping District, Tianjin 300040
Highlights
- Tianjin's oldest Western hotel (est. 1863)
- On-site hotel history museum
- 2 miles from Tianjin Railway Station
- Mix of heritage and modern rooms
Tips for visiting
- Ask for a heritage-wing room if the hotel's 19th-century atmosphere is a priority - the modern tower rooms are more contemporary in style.
- Visit the small on-site history museum even if not staying overnight; it is one of the few places to see original concession-era hotel artifacts.
- The hotel is about a 15-20 minute walk or short taxi ride from Ancient Culture Street.
Accessibility
Elevators serve the modern tower wing; the historic heritage wing has some original stairs and thresholds that limit full wheelchair access.
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Frequently asked questions
How old is The Astor Hotel Tianjin?
The Astor Hotel opened in 1863, making it Tianjin's oldest Western-style hotel.
Is there a museum inside the hotel?
Yes, a small on-site history museum documents the hotel's concession-era history and displays original artifacts.
Are the historic rooms wheelchair accessible?
The modern tower wing has full elevator access, but the historic heritage wing retains some original stairs and thresholds that limit full wheelchair access.
How far is the hotel from Ancient Culture Street?
Ancient Culture Street is about a 15-20 minute walk or a short taxi ride from the hotel.