Offering a glimpse at Harbin?s colonial history, this 100 year-old property is a radical departure from the usual Chinese hotel. With an interesting past that includes service as a hospital, a Soviet hostel and a Trans-Siberian Railway stopover, the Lungmen Hotel is now a classy place of stay for modern travelers looking for a comfortable bed. Rooms have been restored to their former grand state, with dark wood wainscoting, large windows and high ceilings, while furnishings are also faithful to the theme ? especially evident in the dining room where an original phonograph still plays. As for location, the Lungmen is within easy walking distance of Central Street, St Sophia?s Cathedral and Zhaolin Park ? the three main points to which both locals and travelers tend to gravitate, especially during ice season.