Best Luxury Hotels in China

China, home to more than 1.4 billion people, is a mix of tranquil countryside villages and exciting, modern cities meaning there is something for every traveller whether they seek a peaceful retreat or an adventure. Head to the metropolis of Beijing and visit the Great Wall or the Forbidden City which stand as reminders of China’s heritage. Experience the luxury of Shanghai with its futuristic skyscrapers and world-class shopping.

Head west towards Guilin set beneath the karst mountains and travel along winding rivers or admire the traditional rice fields. A perfect place to relax and reflect amongst natural beauty and ancient traditions. The accommodation options in China range from city apartments in the bustling streets of the cities to peaceful resorts in the heart of the countryside, whatever suits the traveller best.

Guangdong, Shenzhen, Nanshan

Shangri-La Nanshan, Shenzhen

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 272 Rooms & Suites Are Located Between The 67th & 75th Floors Offering Panoramic Views Of Shenzhen Bay Or The City Skyline.
Amenities Dining Options Include An All-Day Venue A Chinese Restaurant & A Lounge With Afternoon Tea & Cocktails While Wellness Facilities Feature A Spa A Fitness Centre & A Heated Indoor Pool.
More Situated In The Heart Of The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area The Hotel Is Adjacent To A Shopping Mall & Close To Multiple Metro Lines.

Located at the pinnacle of the towering Shenwan Huiyun Center, Shangri-La Nanshan, occupies the top 13 floors of the Shenwan Huiyun Center, and its 272 elegant rooms provide stunning views of Shenzhen Bay and the Hong Kong skyline, the verdant Overseas Chinese Town Wetland Park. The hotel features a Wellness Club on the 77th floor which provides a tranquil retreat for fitness and relaxation. Guests can enjoy a superb range of dining options including Café 66 for all-day dining, Summer Palace, which specialises in fine Cantonese and modern Chaoshan cuisine and the 360°Bar, Restaurant and Lounge presents contemporary style, creative cocktails and panoramic views. The hotel is conveniently located near three metro lines (Lines 2, 9, and 11) and just two metro stops away from the Futian High-Speed Train Station and a short 35-minute drive from Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport. Top attractions like Shenzhen Bay Park, Window of the World, and He Xiang Ning Art Museum are also within easy reach of this stunning hotel.

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Shangri-La Nanshan, Shenzhen

Jiangsu, Suzhou

InterContinental Suzhou Hotel, an IHG Hotel

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 427 Contemporary Guestrooms Including Various Suites With Panoramic Lake & City Views.
Amenities Five Dining Venues Offering Global Cuisines, Full-Service Spa, Fitness Centre, Indoor Infinity Pool, Executive Club Lounge, Butler Service, Kids Club, Airport Transfer & Chauffeur Services.
More Located On The Shores Of Jinji Lake Within Walking Distance Of Suzhou's Cultural Attractions.

Rising 27 storeys, this curved masterpiece accommodates 427 contemporary guestrooms, five restaurants and lounges, a luxury spa, a jacuzzi, a sun deck and an indoor infinity pool overlooking Jinji Lake and the striking Suzhou skyline. Rooms begin at 45 square metres, going up to 71 square metres, some offering 270-degree views over the water. Guests can benefit from an on-demand robot service, accessed via an in-room QR code, delivering everything from room service to treats for kids. This IHG hotel has three eateries; JING All Day Dining Restaurant, Riva Mediterranean Steakhouse and XIU Chinese Restaurant.

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InterContinental Suzhou Hotel, an IHG Hotel

Jiangsu, Suzhou

Kempinski Hotel Suzhou

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 535 Guestrooms & Suites Including 77 Spacious Suites With Lake Or Garden Views.
More Located In Suzhou Industrial Park Surrounded By Jinji Lake & Dushu Lake Offering Scenic Views & Tranquil Surroundings.

This family-friendly hotel offers a kids club, with activities happening onsite and locally, plus children under six eat free of charge at the hotel’s Seasons Café. The health centre incorporates a gym and 50-metre indoor pool. While the M-SPA offers treatments inspired by China’s lush forests, fresh streams and natural fragrances. Dine in the Wang Hu Ge Chinese Restaurant, specialising in dishes from Huaiyang and Suzhou; grab a drink or a bite in the Lobby Lounge and Deli with 360-degree views of Dushu Lake; and eat alfresco to the sounds of live music, in the Kempinski’s authentic German microbrewery.

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Kempinski Hotel Suzhou

Guangdong, Shenzhen, Futian

The Langham, Shenzhen

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 352 Rooms & Suites With Elegant Design & Modern Amenities.
Amenities Dining Options Include International Buffet, Cantonese Fine Dining, European-Style Lounge, Al Fresco Cocktail Bar & Poolside Snack Bar.
More Situated In The Heart Of Futian District, Shenzhen's Commercial & Retail Hub, Connected To Premium Shopping Centre & Close To Chegongmiao Metro Station.

Also in the Futian Central Business District, The Langham exudes European elegance, with its blend of contemporary style and classic luxury. Each accommodation option offers spacious layouts, premium bedding, and state-of-the-art technology. Be sure to dine in T’ang Court, the hotel’s signature restaurant, which holds three coveted Michelin stars and showcases exquisite Cantonese cuisine prepared by some of the country’s best chefs. Or dine in Silk, where you can sample international dishes with a contemporary twist and Duke’s, for a selection of premium wines, spirits, and cocktails. The Chuan Spa at The Langham, Shenzhen offers a holistic wellness experience inspired by traditional Chinese medicine and an indoor pool.

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The Langham, Shenzhen

Guangdong, Shenzhen, Futian

The Ritz-Carlton, Shenzhen

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 280 Guestrooms & Suites Including A Two-Level Presidential Suite With Floor-To-Ceiling Windows & Marble Bathrooms.
Amenities Dining Venues Offer International & Regional Cuisines Alongside A Spa Fitness Centre Outdoor Pool & Club Lounge With Chauffeur Service.
More Located In Shenzhen's Futian District Opposite The Convention & Exhibition Centre With Direct Metro Access.

With a prime location in the Futian Central Business District, The Ritz-Carlton provides easy access to shops, cultural attractions, public transport and eateries. Although there are some excellent restaurants onsite: Xingli for authentic Cantonese cuisine; Paletto Italian Restaurant, and The Lounge for the hotel group’s iconic afternoon tea experience and light refreshments. Treatments at the spa have been inspired by traditional Chinese medicine as well as Western techniques, plus there’s an indoor pool and a state-of-the-art fitness centre with personal trainers on hand to offer guidance if required.

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The Ritz-Carlton, Shenzhen

Guangdong, Shenzhen, Luohu

The St. Regis Shenzhen

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 290 Guest Rooms & Suites Including Duplex & Presidential Options With Panoramic City Views.
Amenities Features Include Multiple Dining Venues A Rooftop Infinity Pool A High-Floor Spa A Fitness Centre & 24-Hour Butler Service.
More Located In The Luohu District Occupying The Top Floors Of The Kingkey 100 Skyscraper Offering Direct Access To Shopping & Business Areas.

One of the many reasons to book a suite here is The St. Regis Butler Service, a hallmark of the brand, that takes care of unpacking and packing, tea and coffee delivery, garment pressing and much more. Guests of St Regis can enjoy a fine-dining experience at Social, with Mediterranean and Asian dishes; sip on wines and spirits at Decanter; take afternoon tea in the Drawing Room and sundowners on the rooftop bar with panoramic views of the city. There’s also a business centre, a spa and an indoor swimming pool.

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The St. Regis Shenzhen

Guangdong, Shenzhen, Futian

Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 266 Rooms & Suites Are Offered Including 32 Suites With Contemporary Design & City Or Garden Views.
Amenities Dining Options Include An All-Day International Restaurant A Fine-Dining Cantonese Venue & A Lounge Serving Afternoon Tea & Cocktails.
More Located In The Futian District The Hotel Provides Easy Access To The Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Centre & The City's Business Hub

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.

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Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen

Guangdong, Shenzhen, Nanshan

InterContinental Shenzhen, an IHG Hotel

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 540 Rooms & Suites including 25 Serviced Apartments
Amenities Multiple Dining options, Spa, Fitness Centre, Outdoor Pool with Sand Beach, Club Lounge, & Kids Club
More Located in Shenzhen's overseas Chinese Town, Combining Spanish Elegance with Modern Design

Located in the same neighbourhood as The Langham and The Ritz-Carlton, the InterContinental is just a five-minute walk from the subway station. It’s one of the few in the city to have an outdoor pool, with loungers, parasols and a pool bar, there’s also an indoor pool alongside the spa. It has three restaurants; Xiangyuan, Café Zen and the Japanese-style Riva. Guests can also enjoy drinks and live entertainment at the Lobby Lounge with a large array of whiskies. The decor here takes on a Spanish-inspired and modern style, with the exception of the Chinese-themed suite.

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InterContinental Shenzhen, an IHG Hotel

China, Macau

W Macau – Studio City

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 557 Stylish Guest Rooms & Suites with City or Cotai Views
Amenities Living Room, Hawker Hawker, Diva & Blind Tiger
More Located on the Cotai Strip within the integrated Studio City Resort offering Various Leisure Facilities

W Macau – Studio City, part of Melco Resorts & Entertainment on the Cotai Strip, exemplifies the fusion of local culture and global appeal. Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, the hotel’s aesthetics draw inspiration from 1950s Hollywood and Macau’s East-meets-West heritage, featuring elements like undersea-themed ceilings and wave motifs. Its 557 rooms and suites offer modern amenities, including a Bluetooth sound system and signature in-room bars, with the Extreme WOW Suite boasting panoramic views and a luxurious layout. The hotel offers a diverse selection of dining experiences including day-to-night niche coffees and creative cocktails, a contemporary Cantonese fine dining restaurant, a delightful Chinese-Portuguese-inspired bakery and an exclusive speakeasy bar too. Guests can make use of a 16m indoor pool, a fully equipped gym, and the AWAY® Spa, while meeting and event spaces accommodate up to 130 guests. Adding to its unique offerings, W Macau is the first in Greater China to feature a W Sound Suite for recording experiences, highlighting its commitment to blending lifestyle with artistic and musical endeavours.

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W Macau – Studio City

China, Macau

Andaz Macau

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 715 Rooms & Suites
Amenities Multiple Dining Options, Indoor Pool, Fitness Centre
More Located Within Galaxy Macau

Conveniently located between Old Taipa and Coloane, adjacent to the Galaxy International Convention Center and Galaxy Arena, Andaz Macau is designed to offer guests easy access to both the city’s cultural attractions and the luxury amenities within Galaxy Macau, the city’s award-winning shopping and entertainment complex. With over 700 rooms inspired by local art, culture, and architecture, the hotel immerses guests in “real Macau” through a blend of traditional and modern elements. Highlight features include the “Macau Steps,” a unique multi-sensory staircase that showcases over 100 videos that beautifully narrate the history of the city, which is complemented by a collection of art and antiques showcasing the city’s rich culture. Guests can also enjoy excellent amenities including wellness facilities, a heated swimming pool and a 24-hour fitness centre.  The Andaz Lounge is the social hub whilst a trio of culinary venues serve an array of Chinese, Portuguese, and Western dishes, creative cocktails and a welcoming ambience.

Shanghai Area, Shanghai, Pudong

Park Hyatt, Shanghai

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 173 Guestrooms including 13 Suites with Panoramic City or River Views
Amenities Dining Room for Modern Chinese Cuisine & 100 Century Avenue Steakhouse for Prime Cuts
More Located in Lujiazui Business District Occupying Floors 79 Through 93 of the Shanghai World Financial Centre

One of the tallest hotels in the world, the Park Hyatt Shanghai sits 79 floors up in the Shanghai World Financial Centre, at the beating heart of the Lujiazui financial district. If you’re looking for comfort, the Park Hyatt has the largest standard rooms in Shanghai, as well as high ceilings for a spacious feel, and every room is elegantly and luxuriously appointed with a walk-in dressing room. Take advantage of the complimentary Tai chi class in the courtyard each morning to start your day right.

Shanghai Area, Shanghai, Huangpu

Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 252 Rooms & 20 Suites Combining Modern Luxury with Historic Charm
Amenities Pelham's for Western Cuisine, Wei Jing Ge for Chinese Dishes, & the Historic Long Bar for Cocktails
More Located on Shanghai's Iconic Bund offering Stunning views of the Huangpu River & City Skyline

Located in the former home of the famed Shanghai Club, the award-winning Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund stands out from the crowd with its seamless combination of Baroque Revival architecture and a brand new building in modern style. Within easy reach for a stroll along the Bund or the delights of Nanjing Road, it offers such excellent service that you won’t want to leave – from luxurious massages and treatments in the spa to personal shopping assistants and an on-site florist, as well as six distinctive dining options to suit all tastes. Make sure to check out the Long Bar, painstakingly restored to its former glory with the help of historic records and archive photographs.

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Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund




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