...as I travel to China and in particular Harbin regularly for work and always stay at the Sofitel. The hotel is we'll located, although it is China and cities are huge so you are always good for some things but perhaps a bit of a drive from others. The service is always superb with staff always very welcoming (which is great after 24 hours of travelling from the UK) and accommodating of your individual needs. If your Chinese is limited, most, if not all of the staff are fluent in English and the concierge is always knowledgable and able to help with bookings etc.). I needed to find rooms at the last moment for colleagues whilst in country and despite it being very obviously busy (because of the ice festival), they managed to find me some nice rooms, making me feel like my loyalty was being rewarded. The rooms and general areas are well maintained and the lounge is very comfortable, if usually rather quiet when I am there (which I prefer). The only thing I cannot comment on are the restaurants as Chinese hospitality is such that I am always taken out for food. To sum it up; One of my favourite hotels, fair price and I plan to always book to stay there when in Harbin as I see no reason to look elsewhere.