Best Luxury Hotels In Guangzhou

Perfectly placed for those visiting on business, Langham Place is found in the new Haizhu district, not far from the river. Its architecture, by Aedas International, is remarkable and makes up a part of the Nanfung Commercial Hospitality and Exhibition Complex. The hotel offers 500 rooms with floor to ceiling windows spread over twenty-three floors and is part of the famed London Langham Group...

If space is at the top of your wishlist, book one of the Mandarin Oriental’s 293 rooms and suites. Its largest offers two bedrooms, a dining room, study, walk-in wardrobe, dressing chamber, epic views and round the clock butler service. The interiors by Tony Chi are sophisticated, contemporary and glamorous, with a mixture of deep rich colours and soothing neutrals...

Next to the Canton Fair Complex and beside the Pearl River, is Shangri La. Set in 5,800 square metres of magical landscaped gardens with Koi Carp filled lotus ponds, the hotel houses 704 rooms and 26 serviced apartments. It’s ideal for those planning an extended stay with children, providing a huge outdoor pool, upscale play areas and seasonal family events...

East meets west at this British institution nestled in the heart of New Zhujiang Town. Elegant Rococo interiors mark The Ritz-Carlton out as one of the more unusual properties in the otherwise very modern Guangzhou. Many of the 351 rooms and 91 fully serviced private residences offer river views...

Stay in Guangzhou’s tallest building, known as the ‘Mansion in the Sky’. Taking the top 39 floors of the 108-story CTF Finance Centre designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox, the Rosewood reaches a height of 530 metres. The interiors, by Toronto-based Yabu Pushelberg, are deeply stylish, featuring innovative installations by Chinese artists...

Marriott’s funky W hotels are popular with younger travellers, seeking trendy luxury with a fun vibe. Interiors are glamorous, with bold colourful accents. 317 rooms at W Guangzhou are spread over 30 floors, with flat-screen TVs and minibars. The top-end suites are true party pads with Bose sound systems, karaoke rooms, wine cellars, balconies and whirlpool tubs...

The welcome at Four Seasons is an impressive one. As you enter the striking glass lobby with a birds’ eye view in this hotel’s skyscraper home, you know you’re in the presence of greatness. Situated close to the Canton Tower and Guangdong Museum...

Found in Zhujiang New Town, the Park Hyatt showcases Lingnan culture and cuisine and also happens to be one of China’s tallest buildings – those who prefer Western food will enjoy the Mediterranean restaurant or snacks in the rooftop bar. Spacious rooms have a mid-century-meets-contemporary feel and many offer views of the Zhujiang River...