Best Luxury Hotels in China

The 5-star, family-friendly Cordis Hong Kong, located in Mongkok, welcomes guests to embraces excellence in one of its 665 sophisticated rooms and suites, spread over 42 floors. This hotel radiates relaxation and offer guests the opportunity to unwind in the Club lounge or the Chuan Spa where traditional Chinese medicine is practiced in a modern setting. The fully equipped Health Club allows guests to keep fit in style and take part in tranquil Tai Chi classes. This deluxe hotel boasts a 20-metre, heated, rooftop swimming pool and hot tub with a panoramic view of Hong Kong’s remarkable skyline. There is plenty to choose from when it comes to bars and restaurants, especially the salubrious Michelin-starred, Ming Court which offers authentic Cantonese cuisine and a delectable array of wines from across the globe. Cordis,

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.

An exclusive range of luxurious guestrooms are on offer for solo travellers, couples, or families at The Park Lane Hong Kong, a Pullman Hotel including the magnificent Park Lane suites which offer homely, deluxe living spaces and high-tech amenities. Each of the hotels’ rooms overlook stunning city views of the Hong Kong skyline and Victoria Harbour. When it comes to dining experiences, guests can enjoy an all-day buffet at PLAYT, round-the-clock relaxation in Ebb & Flow Lobby Lounge, or rooftop sophistication in SKYE Roofbar & Dining. The hotel offers 24-hour access to the fully equipped fitness centre and rooftop yoga classes on weekends.  A high-tech business centre, as well as multi-purpose function rooms, make the Park Lane Hong Kong the ideal venue for meetings and conferences.

The Jervois, Hong Kong offers deluxe guestrooms and suites to travellers wishing to experience comfort in a luxurious setting. This boutique hotel by National Properties is situated near Victoria Harbour and is comprised of spacious suites with private lift access and exquisite interior design features. Each luminous room is complete with an elegant marble bathroom and a calming rain shower designed by famed French designer, Christian Liaigre. The Jervois’ location in Sheung Wan, near the prestigious Central District, invites guests to explore the neighbourhood’s fine dining establishments, high-end shopping experiences, and Hong Kong’s many magnificent attractions. The hotel itself has a fully equipped gym, on-site business support, and round-the-clock security. A stay the The Jervois, Hong Kong ensures access to every necessity and a host of lavish luxuries in an expertly crafted setting for guests to enjoy and feel at home.

Popular with business visitors since its inception in the nineties, this Conrad residence received a full makeover in 2010. Public areas are bright with an abundance of gilt, while rooms are sophisticated yet cosy. Choose your toiletries in advance via the brand’s concierge app and opt for a room with either a harbour or peak view. The outdoor terrace with poolside cabanas offers refreshment during tropical summer months, while indoors there’s a steam room, sauna and two treatment areas. The hotel has six eateries but is especially well-known locally for its weekday curry buffets and Italian Sunday brunch.

Perched on Victoria Harbour, is the magnificent Four Seasons, a chain known for its service standards and incredible dining. Graced with enormous large-scale picture windows, contemporary gleaming surfaces and glamorous decor, it’s no wonder this establishment attracts the rich and famous. Choose from a Chinese or Western-style room and upgrade to the Executive Club for access to a lounge with a wraparound balcony and unlimited free drinks. Sample the fare in two Michelin-starred eateries (the Cantonese Lung King Heen and French restaurant Caprice) or enjoy a lighter meal in Sushi Saito. There’s also a lovely spa for some ‘me time’.

Relatively intimate with 98 rooms and 13 suites, this Asian chain hotel is found in the heart of the business district, conveniently placed for work travellers. The cutting edge design reimagined by WANG during a 2019 refurb, is subdued but arty. The serene bedrooms contain some of the biggest bathrooms you’ll find – rain showers and huge circular tubs make it feel like your own mini spa. But there’s a thirteen room spa too, with an indoor pool. Healthy food (with a focus on less dairy, additives, sugar and salt) is found at the Five-Star French-Japanese restaurant under the direction of chef Richard Ekkebus. And a 25 seater speakeasy bar has been created in collaboration with popular New York spot PDT (Please Don’t Tell), welcoming guests via a vintage phone booth.

Established in the early nineties, this whopping 565 room property is a tour de force in Hong Kong. Like The Upper House, it’s part of the Pacific Mall complex and blends Oriental with European style. There are 779 Austrian and Venetian chandeliers, a 16 storey silk painting, quirky bubble lifts and many hundreds of original artworks adorning the walls. There is an outdoor pool and whirlpool, as well as indoor spa facilities, yoga and a gym. As you may expect from such a large hotel, there are many food and drink options – from fine cuisine to buffets and a delectable patisserie.

The next Marriot hotel on our list is found in Wan Chai and caused a stir with its grand unveiling in 2019. With lashings of marble, muted tones, vintage deco lamps and high ceilinged lobbies, there’s a distinct sanctuary vibe about the 129-roomed St Regis. By night, you can swim under the stars, dine to the sound of jazz musicians, feast on French cuisine from chef Olivier Elzer, or try chef Hung Chi-Kwong’s Cantonese plates. An outdoor terrace with a calming water feature offers further feelings of tranquillity, contrasting the bustle on its doorstep. And be sure to try its own take on a Bloody Mary, the Canto Mary, crafted with tangerine peel and whisky (or one of the bar’s 800 wines and 100 champagnes).

Stylish, confident, and welcoming, The Hari Hong Kong melds the commercial polish of nearby Causeway Bay with the creative energy and design-forward spirit of neighbouring Wan Chai. Rising 30 storeys above Lockhart Road, the hotel comprises 210 rooms and suites, including three expansive rooftop Signature Suites. Interiors are the work of celebrated British designer Tara Bernerd, whose signature aesthetic blends warm, layered textures with an elegant, modern residential feel. The hotel opened in December 2020 as the sibling property to The Hari London, bringing the brand’s ethos of tailored hospitality and refined design to the heart of Hong Kong Island. It represents the vision of Dr. Aron Harilela, Chairman and CEO of Harilela Hotels, who has distilled over four decades of experience into this independent luxury brand. With its rich design language, lively dining venues, and curated art programme, The Hari Hong Kong is more than just a stylish address, it’s a cultural and social hub, and a distinctive addition to the city’s luxury hotel scene.

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. Chef Fei creates traditional Cantonese cuisine at Jiang, while fresh grilled seafood takes centre stage at Ebony. Situated in the vibrant downtown area of Tian He and with a renowned wellness centre and stunning outdoor pool, it’s possible to combine relaxation with excitement at this well-known five-star chain.

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. There are two great bars for late-night libation, a bistro, a restaurant offering gourmet Asian cuisine. W also has a fantastic spa, gym and an indoor pool – a hotel highlight – with a green living wall and city views.