The Kunming Hotel is located in the commercial and shopping district. With many famous department stores nearby, the hotel is one of Kunming's most cosmopolitan areas. Built in 1958,it underwent major renovation in 1999. This is a 4 star hotel centrally located in Kunming.
The hotel itself is the most imposing structure in the area and the location is very convenient to get to from the railway station and the airport (only 5 and 7 kilometers respectively). The Thai consulate is also located in a wing of the Kunming Hotel.

The hotel has 400 guest rooms, including standard single room, executive room, standard room, business room and so on.

The hotel offers a comprehensive choice of cuisine, both Western and Chinese (and Korean). The hotel has a Hansa Beer Lounge specializing in Western food and draft beer. The travel agency on the ground floor offers comprehensive travel services, including bike rental, which is rarely available in Kunming.