Hotel Overview

The world’s premier spectacle of the Qiantang River tidal bore—the first-ever chess-themed cultural hotel globally. Located at No. 2 Qianchao Road, Shangcheng District, at the confluence of the Qiantang River and the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, Hangzhou Tianyuan Building is among the first batch of gold-level, distinctive cultural-themed hotels in Zhejiang Province and is affiliated with Hangzhou Commerce & Tourism Group Co., Ltd.

The hotel is committed to creating a uniquely themed museum that seamlessly integrates chess culture. It features the China Go Museum, the China Go Library, and a diverse array of exhibits—including precious photographs, books, and authentic artifacts—highlighting various aspects of chess culture. Moreover, every corner of the hotel vividly reflects its distinctive chess-themed identity. The hotel offers 206 guest rooms and suites, including an executive floor with an executive lounge. Each floor in the guest room area boasts a unique chess-themed décor. The Tianyuan Cloud Top revolving buffet restaurant, located on the highest floor of Hangzhou, provides breathtaking panoramic views of the city and the river. The Qifu Chinese Restaurant on the third floor seats 360 diners and, while offering exquisite Hangzhou-style cuisine made from fresh local ingredients sourced from rivers, lakes, and seas, also presents an exclusive selection of 18 chess-themed dishes, chess-inspired wines, chess-infused teas, chess snacks, and health-focused products—all deeply rooted in chess culture. In addition, Tianyuan Building is equipped with 11 versatile banquet halls, conference rooms, and multi-purpose spaces, making it the perfect venue for hosting all types of meetings and banquets. The hotel also provides ample amenities, including a large parking lot capable of accommodating 200 vehicles, a temperature-controlled swimming pool, a fitness center, a spa, an outdoor garden with a waterfront terrace, and other complementary facilities.

1. Core Values
Integrity, dedication, gratitude, and reciprocity.
Providing quality service that exceeds guests’ expectations and delivers delightful surprises.
2. Team spirit
Dedication, collaboration, innovation, and efficiency;
3. Management Guidelines
Unify thinking, unify understanding, unify command, and unify action.
4. Service Philosophy
In the blink of an eye, welcoming and seeing off guests—both refined and graceful, truly supreme.
Virtue arises from within; propriety manifests outwardly—our service to all stems from the heart.

Built upon the rich heritage of traditional Chinese Go culture, Tianyuan Building itself is a sophisticated and timeless Go museum that seamlessly blends artistry with cultural significance. Every corner of the hotel exudes the refined elegance and timeless charm associated with Go. The fountain plaza in front of the building features a grand chess pot carved from Han white jade, accompanied by five black-and-white Go pieces—each element meticulously crafted to evoke the essence of this ancient game. At the building’s apex, a revolving restaurant rises high into the sky, resembling an enormous chess pot suspended above the cityscape. Even the lush lawns in the back garden are dotted with classic Go board configurations. Inside the building, you’ll find dedicated spaces for showcasing Go culture, including the China Go Museum and the China Go Library. Each floor of the guestroom area boasts its own unique thematic decor inspired by Go, featuring masterpieces by renowned artists, authentic artifacts, photographs of famous figures, and exquisite works of art—all carefully arranged to highlight the deep connection between Go and Chinese culture. Even the private dining rooms and conference halls bear names drawn from Go’s rich lore, each accompanied by vivid illustrations and engaging descriptions, making them not only functional spaces but also captivating visual experiences brimming with cultural value.