The Howard Johnson Paragon Hotel Beijing is located in the central downtown area. Guests of the hotel will be able to explore Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City on foot in under 15 minutes or with short taxi transfers. The Howard Johnson Paragon Hotel Beijing is approximately 30 miles from the Beijing International Airport, which is a 40 minute drive depending on the traffic.

There are 308 rooms at the Howard Johnson Paragon Hotel Beijing, divided between 10 floors. Rooms include individualized climate control, high speed Internet access, satellite television service, free morning newspaper service, radio alarm clocks, coffee makers, safe boxes, and en suite bathrooms with hair dryers. Handicapped accessible rooms are offered, as are non-smoking rooms.

The Howard Johnson Paragon Hotel Beijing is a modern property with multiple dining, business, and leisure amenities. It was built in 1997 and remodeled in 2008. The meeting spaces include three multipurpose rooms and a 400 square meter ballroom. There is an on site hairdresser, casino, and disco. Dining options include Chinese and Western themed restaurants, supplemented by a bar serving snacks along with the drinks.