3 Best Hotels in Guangzhou, Pearl River Delta

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.

You can't beat the views at the Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou, ensconced in the 103-story Guangzhou International Finance Center. The decor, which includes modern sculptures in the lobby, is plenty reason to pay a visit. The main lobby is on the 70th floor of this stunning building, and the hotel soars up to Catch Restaurant on the 100th floor. Don't miss the 25-meter lap pool on the 69th floor.

Bringing five-star luxury to Guangzhou's Pearl River New City neighborhood, the Ritz-Carlton Guangzhou is home to posh rooms with marble baths, five restaurants and a bar, and a swank spa. In addition to its hundreds of standard guest rooms, the Ritz offers 35 suites and 58 club-level rooms—all of which feature featherbeds draped with Egyptian cotton linens. After a day of exploring the city, rest your tender soles at the spa, which pampers you with aquatherapy beds and a wet lounge with a sauna. The fitness center includes an outdoor heated pool. It's conveniently located along the Pearl River near major landmarks, as well as across from the Guangzhou International Convention and Exhibition Center.