Best Luxury Hotels in Tianjin

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.

The Shangri-La brand feels most at home here in Tianjin, where local culture and traditions go hand in hand with the group’s signature hospitality. The central property enjoys views of the Haihe River, with 304 rooms and suites and 79 serviced apartments. In the lobby you can relax with a drink and admire a curated collection of contemporary Chinese art; in the Shang Palace restaurant you can sample authentic Cantonese food as well as international buffet stations; and you can hit the shops in the adjoining Riverview Place mall. Guests also have access to Café Yun, a health club and Chi, the spa.

Nestled along the shores of West Lake, this hotel provides views of the water, the lush garden grounds and the surrounding mountains, creating a tranquil ambience. Seamlessly blending traditional Chinese aesthetics and native artworks with contemporary elements, the architecture features graceful lines and intricate details. A sanctuary of tranquillity and rejuvenation, the spa provides beauty rituals inspired by ancient Chinese traditions. Curated experiences such as tea ceremonies, calligraphy lessons and traditional musical performances also enable guests to immerse in local heritage. The InterContinental’s rooftop bar is a standout feature and an ideal vantage point to admire the breathtaking West Lake sunsets.

299 guest rooms at the Hyatt Regency Tianjin East come with soundproofed windows, Nespresso machines, Pharmacopia bath products and high-speed internet access, some have real flame fires. The interiors combine modern and traditional Chinese decor with pops of vibrant yellow, alongside taupe and leaf-green hues. Contemporary sculptures from the ‘Tai Chi White Series’ by the renowned native artist Xie Aige add character and a local authenticity to the spaces. Dine in the Market Cafe with its open kitchen and adjacent patisserie; at Wok in the Garden, a huge indoor space filled with lush trees; and in The Lounge.

Stay in the Heping district, beside the former residence of Cao Kun. This is the political and economic heart of Tianjin, making it a great option for business travellers, as well as those wishing to sightsee. The Ritz-Carlton has 277 rooms. Guests can relax and socialise in The lounge bar with cocktails and the group’s famed afternoon tea. For larger meals, the Victorian Lounge and Zhu Zang cater for a range of tastes. There’s an indoor pool, a sun terrace, a garden with a BBQ area, a spa and a tennis court at The Ritz-Carlton in Tianjin.