Fodor's Expert Review Le Meridien

With sweeping views of Xiamen Bay, this stunning, family-friendly property feels less like an urban Chinese hotel and more like a Southeast Asian resort—albeit one with sleek guest rooms decorated with mid-century-inspired pieces (think Barcelona chairs) and equipped with iPod docking stations and DVD players. Le Meridien has lots of outdoor space for kids to explore, as well as an indoor pool that offers swimming lessons. Families with older children can choose from trekking through the area's lush hills, bicycling on nearby trails, or a couple games of tennis.