Best Grand Hotels Hotels in China

If you’re looking for elegant contemporary design, the Mandarin Oriental Pudong is the perfect destination. Every space is like a work of art, and the facilities live up to the promise of the exquisite décor. See your meal being prepared in Zest’s fascinating show kitchen, or indulge in something special in the Mandarin Cake Shop, which serves delicious fresh-baked treats in stylish surroundings.

Debuting in the centre of Kunming within the upscale Spring City 66 complex, Grand Hyatt Kunming brings refined elegance and cultural immersion to China’s scenic southern Yunnan province. This 331-room luxury retreat reflects the charm of the “Spring City,” blending modern design with local craftsmanship, including interiors inspired by terraced landscapes, wild cliff honey, and the dramatic Stone Forest. Spacious guestrooms start at 45 sqm, featuring panoramic city views, marble bathrooms, and energy-efficient tech. Guests staying in Grand Club rooms enjoy exclusive access to the Club Lounge with refreshments and evening cocktails.

Five distinctive dining venues include Yun Xiang for Yunnan and Cantonese cuisine with signature Peking Duck, OSARA for creative Japanese fare, and Grand Café’s Italian and local menus served directly to your table. Guests can unwind at Patine Lounge, or sip craft cocktails at Altitude with city views and DJ sets. The hotel also offers an indoor pool, wellness spa with Yunnan-inspired treatments, and a state-of-the-art fitness centre. Ideally located near top attractions, museums, night markets and metro links, Grand Hyatt Kunming is a gateway to both urban adventure and cultural discovery.

While each of the guestrooms at the Waldorf is extremely comfortable, guests who want to enjoy a truly memorable occasion should make sure that they secure one of the Waldorf’s six very lavish suites. Stunning views of Tianfu Square are just waiting to be enjoyed from the huge picture windows and there will be no need to move a muscle as room service is provided around the clock. With six different restaurants to choose from, food lovers are sure to be in their element and a wide range of delicious dishes from around the world are just waiting to be enjoyed.

Where Nanjing Road meets Binjiang Avenue, you’ll find the Four Seasons. Everything you need is on the doorstep, be it shops, bars, or fast transport links. And inside, West meets East in the decor, the food and the service standards. The hotel has 259 elegant bedrooms and suites, five dining options, a swanky spa and a state-of-the-art fitness centre. A real highlight is the indoor pool, flooded with natural light from above by day and revealing a starry vista by night. Notable event spaces are its two glitzy ballrooms and there’s an Executive Club Lounge for higher category guests and ideal for business travellers.

On Kowloon’s waterfront lies this 65 storey skyscraper, housing 413 rooms and a superb wellness centre, Asaya Spa, with a huge range of holistic, therapeutic and aesthetic treatments. Guests arrive through a charming cobbled driveway, and cosy lobby, before heading to spacious rooms beautifully designed by Tony Chi – most of which have harbour views. The decor nods toward Hong Kong’s heritage, with more than a hint of 1930s Hollywood glamour thrown in. Rosewood’s art collection is impressive, with work from the likes of Damien Hirst on view. Asian, Western, Indian and steakhouse cuisine are available, as well as a delightful afternoon tea in The Butterfly Room.

The Four Seasons Hotel Suzhou, is a peaceful urban sanctuary located on a private 22-acre island in Jinji Lake. Despite its private location, the bustling city centre is easily reached. The hotel features 199 guest rooms and suites, plus 11 villas with private courtyards, blending comfort and privacy – to the high standard Four Seasons is known for. The expansive gardens and dramatic Jinji Lake views are the backdrop to a range of first-class amenities including a spa, wellness programs, outdoor pools, and excellent social spaces designed for children and teens. Culinary experiences at the hotel are as varied as they are exquisite, with the signature Chinese restaurant, Jin Jing Ge, offering Jiangnan cuisine by renowned chefs. An all-day dining restaurant, Yun He, presents a pan-Chinese dining experience, while The Lounge and Bar serve classic afternoon tea and cocktails. Seasonal offerings include a poolside grill and bar with Italian cuisine, complementing the serene lake views and tranquil atmosphere.

Expect bold carpets, hand-painted cloud murals and bathrooms with mirrors that magic into TVs, at the Four Seasons. You’ll find three dining options: Foo for Asian food; Zhuo Yue Xuan specialising in modern Cantonese; and the Yi Bar and Lounge where you can get a lighter bite and a daily creative afternoon tea service. In the spa, you’ll encounter a blend of ancient practices and modern technology. And there are green areas throughout to give that sense of zen. A real highlight at this hotel is the outdoor pool and deck where you can take tai chi and yoga classes.

Rising out of the Yangtze River and gazing far above Nanjing, the Jumeirah is the definition of opulence and modernity. Its rooms and suites are modern yet are made to sparkle with the addition of homages towards Nanjing’s heritage. The Jumeirah has its very own infinity pool which gazes out over the city. It is also home to its own fitness centre and spa. The Jumeirah has five different and luxurious restaurants to cater to every guest’s palate. Guests can choose to dine in Zhuo Xian, a decadent seafood restaurant on the hotel’s 41st floor or for those wanting a more casual experience, the Panorama restaurant offers a diverse international buffet-filled

This stylishly tapered glass palace looks out over Nam Van Lake and the Outer Harbour, giving wonderful vistas from all bedrooms, the gym and the heated outdoor pool. Its location is also convenient for the Macau Tower and the Ruins of St. Paul’s, at two and four kilometres respectively. Rooms feature free WiFi, coffee machines, and flat-screen televisions that show in-house movies. Another TV waits in the marble bathroom, while suites include private bars. Two restaurants, one Chinese and one international, are supplemented by a cake shop, and a lounge and bar both serving snacks, while the spa at the Mandarin Oriental Macau restores that sense of well-being.

Perched over the tranquil West Lake, this international hotel is local and traditional in style, with temple-like constructs, ponds, courtyards, graceful willow trees and atmospheric lagoons all with a mountainous backdrop. Loaner bikes enable guests to explore in an eco-conscious fashion, a wooden boat provides an unforgettable setting for an on-water breakfast, there’s a spa providing mindfulness retreats and rituals inspired by 18th-century Emperor Qianlong, and culinary concepts such as Jin Sha, with private dining options. Book a garden, lake or lagoon villa or the Presidential Suite with its own huge indoor pool.

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. There are seven stylish restaurants and lounges including the Michelin-starred Yu Yue Heen, Catch, a seafood restaurant on the 100th floor and Kumoi for sushi, yakitori and teppanyaki. Meeting facilities and a business centre are available, as well as function suites for special events. And be sure to take a swim in the clouds at the hotel’s beautiful infinity pool.

Just along from The Ritz is another historic institution – The Peninsula. Opened in 1928 and described as ‘the grand old lady’ of the island, she is a combination of all things modern and classic. Arrive by helicopter (it has its own private landing pad), take tea accompanied by a live orchestra, luxuriate in the spa, enjoy a sundowner on the terrace and dine at seven different eateries. There are 165 sleek and modern rooms in the original section of the hotel, with a further 135 in the new tower. Children are made very welcome too, with their own cheery bedding, bathrobes and cosy slippers.