357 Best Hotels in China

If you're in Kunming only to relax, and noisy streets and busy traffic hold little appeal, then the international chain hotel is an exceptional option. Mixing Dai-style architecture with modern grandeur, this palace is almost worth visiting without actually staying here. The walls and ceilings are finished with intricate patterns; and water features pop up all over the premise, culminating in a typically Chinese-style waterfall in the center of the complex. No other Kunming hotel offers such luxury and such extraordinary service. Be advised, though, that the hotel is far away from the city itself and that the roads leading toward it are often congested—reaching the airport can take up to an hour.

Next to the Guangzhou East Railway Station, this upscale hotel offers large luxurious rooms in a sophisticated palette of soft blacks, grays, and beige. The buffet in the second-floor café is beautifully arranged around a centerpiece of coral, and the high ceilings lend an air of sophistication.

With rich textiles, sleek furnishings, and floor-to-ceiling windows, the guest rooms at this welcoming hotel are fine for the price; ask for an east-facing room, and you'll be treated to rousing vistas of Xuanwu Lake and the wall surrounding Nanjing's old city. Making the location even nicer is the fact that there's a subway station just outside. If you don't feel like venturing far for dinner, the 20th-floor revolving restaurant serves an all-you-can-eat buffet with Western and Chinese dishes. The staff can help you arrange day trips around the city.

Airport hotels have a reputation for dullness—not so with Langham Place, a fun and funky spot next to Terminal 3 that screams style with high-tech guest rooms, luxurious marble bathrooms, and soundproofed floor-to-ceiling windows; the in-house contemporary art gallery and stylish dining options point to this hotel's playful sense of creativity. A pink (and free) shuttle bus will drop you at the airport within minutes, from where you can ride the subway into town. Business travelers are just 10 minutes from the New China International Exhibition Center, but if you want to be near the sights, or among the downtown action, then this is not the one for you.

Formerly focused on longer stays, this boutique luxury hotel re-launched in 2024 with a complete makeover featuring elegant interiors by the award-winning French designer Pierre-Yves Rochon. The rooms feel like exclusive apartments, and many come with their own living areas and kitchenettes. Travelers are pampered with a 24-hour gym and self-service laundry, not to mention complimentary treats in the lobby throughout the day. The new Salon Lanson restaurant, which has the vibes of an exclusive club, adds on-site dining to the list of conveniences. 

Successfully blending French hospitality and Chinese architectural flourishes, the upscale Le Méridien Chongqing is truly a gem. Guest rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows and extras like iPod docking stations, flat-screen TVs, and European-style coffee presses. Robes hang in the spa-like bathrooms, which are equipped with rain-forest showers. The heated indoor pool, steam room, and fitness facility are the perfect places to revive yourself after an exhausting night on the town.

Perched atop a mountain and peeking through the morning mist, a stay at Li'an Lodge is the ultimate way to immerse yourself in stylish Chinese style without sliding into kitsch. Its creator, Karen Su, is also a famed Chinese painter, and her eye for detail is evident in every nook and cranny of this unique boutique hotel. You can imagine yourself inside a Chinese painting with the dreamy views of the surrounding rice terraces; when the chill sets in, you can retreat to an exquisitely designed suite without missing out on the sights. It's a delight in every season. It's worth springing for a room with a terrace view.

If you really love London, you’re in luck; this all-suite hotel is an over-the-top tribute to the swinging city, from the British rock soundtrack to the mahogany-lined Residence bar and lounge reserved for guests. There are about 600 posh suites here, including 14 invite-only Suites by David Beckham. The 800-square-foot Louis and Victoria suites have the air of a gentlemen’s club, with modest palettes and framed black-and-white photos. Apart from the private lounge, where you can enjoy high tea, a nightcap, or games of chess, you’ll also find six swimming pools with private cabanas, a health club, and the Bodhi spa.

In a nicely renovated colonial building, this hotel has an ideal location opposite the ferry pier and the waterfront boulevard; indeed, many of its stylishly furnished rooms have ocean views. The on-site Harbourview Restaurant looks over the straits from a pretty rooftop terrace.

The wooden entrance to this delightful courtyard hotel, on the site of an old Mandarin residence, is guarded by two menshi (stone lions), an indicator that this hotel offers a classic old-Beijing experience: good, affordable accommodations with few modern updates and little in the way of fancy design. The guest rooms are basic, the windows are large, there's plenty of dark wood and red pillars, and five courtyards offer delightful escapes in the forms of pavilions, rockeries, and greenery. It's all about location here: you're in the middle of an ancient neighborhood, within walking distance of Houhai, and just a block away from many restaurants on Nan Luogu Xiang.

Close to the main square, this luxury hotel is efficiently run. Its low price, excellent location, and fine gym make it a top choice in Nanning. It also has one of Nanning's nicest swimming pools.

With spacious rooms, top-tier restaurants, and the Mandarin Oriental's famous service, this sophisticated address ranks firmly among the top hotels in Guangzhou. Designed to feel like a traditional Chinese residence—albeit with plenty of contemporary touches—the rooms here are the most spacious in the city, starting at 60 square meters (646 square feet). Floor-to-ceiling windows, big bathtubs, and lots of dark wood make for a luxurious retreat.

First opened in 1963, the flagship of the Mandarin Oriental hotel group has lost little of its opulence, colonial charm, or shine: it still features impeccable service and sumptuous rooms levelled up with goose-down bedding, silk kimonos, and acres of marble in the bathrooms. Closet cubbyhole \"valet boxes\" are where your daily paper, newly shined shoes, and room-service meal magically appear. Michelin-starred Man Wah offers local Cantonese delicacies, The Aubrey is a 25th-floor Japanese izakaya that ranks as one of the city's best spots for cocktails and late-night eats, while The Chinnery and Captain's Bar ooze clubby colonial vibes. Other notable facilities include The Mandarin Spa, which draws inspiration from traditional Chinese Medicine, and the old-school Mandarin Barber.

Offering a serene, casino-free escape, Mandarin Oriental's 213 spacious rooms and suites each boast walk-in closets, in-room work desks, and bathrooms with tubs perched next to floor-to-ceiling windows, offering panoramic views of Macau and Zhuhai while you soak. The spa—one of the city’s best—blends Chinese-inspired treatments with modern wellness therapies, including personalized programs bookable by the hour, while the 25-meter outdoor pool provides a refreshing retreat from the summer heat. Thoughtful amenities like a kids’ Jacuzzi, in-room gaming consoles, and adjoining room options make it a great pick for families, too.

Sitting pretty between the historic sights and the commercial district, the Marco Polo is one of the best options for both business and leisure travelers. The hotel's glass-roof atrium makes the lobby bar a nice place to relax after a day's sightseeing, and there's a live band in the evening. The service is friendly and efficient, though the guest rooms are showing their age.

Next to Hong Kong Park and the lower terminus of the Peak Tram, this 25-story office tower was converted into a lavishly minimalist luxury hotel in 2018, and boasts elegantly appointed harbor-view rooms, a swimming pool, spa and five restaurants, including one on the rooftop.

Although calling it a"resort" may be a bit misleading, the New Huifeng offers plenty of peace and quiet. The soothing smell of polished wood is the first thing to greet you when entering the spacious and comfortable rooms, all of which are individually decorated. The snowcapped Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is visible from most rooms and from the rooftop terrace.

In the heart of the Sanlitun nightlife district and designed by the famed architect Kengo Kuma, this exemplar of 21st-century China has a huge atrium and contemporary art in the stunning lobby, plus spacious and warm guest rooms kitted out with natural wood and Scandi-Asian minimalist chic. The modern and uncluttered style extends to the casually dressed staff, who employ every effort to make you feel right at home. Technology is strongly embraced, too, from the iPad check-in service (no boring front desks here) to the touch-panel lighting and Bose speakers for your iPod in the rooms. Due to the hotel's location, many of Beijing's best bars and restaurants are right on your doorstep; as a result, however, traffic here is some of the worst in the city.

A firm favorite among travelers looking for somewhere hip but still down-to-earth, The Orchid is a serene spot in the heart of Beijing's most vibrant hutong district, with two tiers of flower-strewn terraces, ludicrously comfy beds, a complimentary à la carte breakfast menu, and friendly staff who have an infectious love for their gentrifying neighborhood. The standard Courtyard rooms are housed in Qing-era buildings with lovely wood beamed ceilings, while the best rooms have private gardens (and one has its own terrace with views of the Drum and Bell towers). Throw in some nifty facilities (free Wi-Fi, movies on demand, under-floor heating, cell phones), great events (weekly dumpling-making classes, regular wine tastings), and a walking map painstakingly created by the co-founder that plots the tastiest traditional eats in the area, and you can see why the Orchid's 10 rooms are always in demand.

The two-story stone entrance to this luxury hotel is topped by a pagoda that's modeled after the nearby Pan Gate; try to snag a courtyard-facing room (with garden views) or a newer Pacific Club room (pricier but with more perks). The Pagoda Lounge Bar overlooks the Ruiguang Pagoda. Kids enjoy the outdoor Roman-style pool.

An easy-to-like (if costly) slice of luxury, this 63-story tower hotel offers plenty of pampering (just imagine your own spa-inspired bathroom with oversized rain shower, deep-soak tub, and heated floors), with large guest rooms that are a tad businesslike but packed with the obligatory modern amenities. Other pluses include the rooftop pool and excellent spa, a 360-degree views of the capital, great service, and easy access to the adjacent Yintai Center shopping mall. The China Grill restaurant serves excellent international cuisine with views to match.

Even in a city with so many world-class hotels, The Peninsula—opened in 1928 and the luxury brand's flagship—stands apart from the rest, an oasis of old-world glamour, with Kowloon and harbor views that'll make you feel like you own Hong Kong and high-ceiling, apartment-like rooms furnished with chic, residential-style elegance and updated with guest-oriented technology. Amenities here include multiple bedside adapters, LED touch-screen wall panels (available in 11 languages), interactive digital tablets, and wireless phones with complimentary VOIP long-distance. Eating and drinking options range from Michelin-starred Cantonese restaurant Spring Moon to award-winning French at Gaddi’s, fine dining in the Philippe Starck–designed Felix to Swiss classics in the chalet-style Chesa. Of course, there's the reimagined afternoon-tea service in the lobby and swank cocktails at aptly named The Bar. There's also a pool and fitness center, and, as with all Peninsulas, a top-of-the-line spa incorporating Asian healing traditions. It all comes together with impeccable service, and—for those not minding the bank—can be accented with experiences like private helicopter tours and dim sum \"journeys.\"

Wake to crowing roosters at this curio-filled boutique hotel opened by a Shanghai artist; it's in a 400-year-old stone house outside Xidi, an hour's drive from Tunxi, so a stay here lets you experience ancient village life—without forsaking air-conditioning or Internet access. The staff prepares tasty home-style meals for lunch and dinner using whatever's in season. A driver is on hand for local tours, airport pickups, and trips to Huangshan, making this a good base for exploring the area. A second, larger location is a 10-minute drive away.

This grand old mansion next to historic Pingjiang Jie balances period atmosphere and contemporary comfort; just ask to see a few rooms before check-in—antique furniture and modern bathrooms are a given, but a cramped, awkward layout and lack of natural light can be issues. The dimly lighted lobby is the oldest part of the complex, dating back 450 years. A series of 11 individually designed gardens are planted with bamboo, plum trees, and peach trees, making it a fun place to explore.

Although it's not the newest or most high-tech hotel, it still attracts both business and leisure travelers with its breathtaking views, white-glove service, spacious rooms, and prime location—overlooking the Huangpu River, opposite the Bund, and near the Pearl Tower. With two towers containing 10 dining options and almost 1,000 guest rooms, this is also the city's largest luxury hotel. Although rooms in Tower 2, behind the original hotel, have amenities like generously sized plasma TVs, many guests prefer Tower 1 rooms for their unobstructed views of the Bund.

With a hard-to-beat location, the Pullman Lijiang Resort offers views of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain so beautiful that it has a dedicated viewing area. All of the private villas are oriented towards the mountain, and the most expensive ones have their own outdoor hot tubs. If the two stylish restaurants aren't enough, the hotel can arrange a chef to cook for you in your own kitchen. There's a very good fitness area and a sprawling indoor-outdoor spa.

Luxurious (if businesslike) rooms, a prestigious location on the corner of ritzy Jinbao Jie close to Wangfujing, and a spectacularly soaring glass-walled lobby are reasons why the Regent is a top choice for high rollers. The impeccable decor features dark teak woods, beautifully carved furniture, couture bedspreads, sleek daybeds, artist-designed rugs, and mahogany-encased walls. But nothing can compare with the fabulous views out of those floor-to-ceiling windows: witnessing the twilight hour here, as Beijing lights up for the night, can be wonderful. The hotel also houses a branch of excellent Hong Kong restaurant Lei Garden as well as a Morton's steak house.