The Beijing Lufthansa Centre is in a prominent location in the heart of the business and diplomatic district. Situated in a mixed use complex, the office building that houses the centre is joined to a luxury hotel and another building full of retail outlets. The central business district is home to many multinational companies, many of them working in finance, information technology, consultancy and services industries. The area has a unique and impressive skyline with a large number of skyscrapers. The centre is within walking distance of several foreign embassies as well as museums, concert halls and theatres. The building itself is home to the Beijing offices of some international airlines as well as other leading international firms.