Must-see hotels in China

  • Xiongfri Holiday Hotel

    Sichuan

    This large and somewhat faded business hotel is within close reach of Zigong's riverside sights and the Shizi Kou (十字口) bus stop. Competition among hotels…

  • Bvlgari Hotel

    Beijing

    From the Maserati drop-offs to Dom Pérignon at breakfast, the fourth hotel in the Bvlgari portfolio (after Milan, Bali and London) is an influencer's…

  • Wulingyuantuniu Youth Hostel

    Zhangjiajie

    Amenities are minimal (no food or laundry), but the staff speak English and are full of good advice for planning your day. It's just around the corner…

  • Hexie Dunpu Hotel

    Guizhou

    Centrally located, impeccably clean and with excellent wi-fi, the Hexie Dunpu Hotel makes a comfortable base in Kaili. It offers a decent Chinese buffet…

  • Zhèngfú Cǎotáng

    Jiangsu

    This very attractive and lovingly presented seven-room boutique hotel – a converted historic residence, restored to within an inch of its life – combines…

  • Fucheng Inn

    Guangdong

    In an old building inside an alley off Paifang Jie, Fucheng Inn offers decent accommodation and opportunities to meet fellow travellers. Rooms on the…

  • Thangka Hotel

    Lhasa

    A modern, friendly and comfortable four-star giant, with Tibetan design touches and spacious carpeted rooms to compensate for the otherwise bland feel…

  • World Trade Hotel

    Shanxi

    This dapper, efficient five-star hotel has fine rooms and facilities, including a gym and spa. Its marble lobby is a vast atrium-lit space slung between…

  • Kūnyù Bīnguǎn

    Xinjiang

    The best midrange option in town, this hotel has an impressive lobby that gives way to far less polished areas, but by the time you reach the rooms is all…

  • Yǒngfúróng Jìngxīn Jū

    Guizhou

    Stylishly decorated rooms, comfortable beds and friendly reception staff. Rooms overlooking the river enjoy beautiful views but are noisy thanks to…

  • Méilǐ Yìjū

    Yunnan

    The bright, modern rooms here don't come cheap, but if you're looking for picture-window sunrise views without leaving the comfort of your bed this is the…

  • Zhèngfú Cǎotáng

    Jiangsu

    The place to stay in town. Each one unique, the 14 deluxe rooms and suites are all aesthetically set with Qing-style furniture and antiques, with four…

  • Holiday Inn Express Dongzhimen

    Beijing

    Supremely comfy beds beckon at this affordable chain hotel with a dash more personality than most. Standing tall in a buzzy, expat-friendly neighbourhood…

  • Sam's Cozy Hotel

    Chengdu

    Sam's is a long-standing, solid budget hotel with nicely aged rooms with huge mirrored walls. Check a few rooms first as some are a step up the quality…

  • Peace Inn Hotel

    Sichuan

    Small, family-run guesthouse where each of the six arty rooms are different, but all have modern, tiled bathrooms. The owners don't speak much English,…

  • New World Beijing

    Temple of Heaven Park & Dongcheng South

    Crowned with a stylish rooftop bar, this extremely well-run hotel is the best upscale option within range of Temple of Heaven Park (the Forbidden City is…

  • Aloft Guangzhou Tianhe

    Guangzhou

    Decent deals can be had at this midrange tower hotel that opened in 2016. Spotless rooms are zesty and modern with a few designer touches, and for your…

  • Orange Hotel

    Tianjin

    This stylish boutique hotel has unfussy rooms, some of which have river views. Staff are welcoming, but don't speak English. Breakfast costs ¥38. Walk…

  • Yúntī Shùnjié Dàjiǔdiàn

    Yunnan

    Just off Titian Sq and a few minutes from the bus station, this place is the best of the centrally located hotels. Rooms are clean and compact, but wi-fi…

  • Mini Inn

    Zhangjiajie

    A stylish midrange option, the Mini Inn is consistently booked up, so make reservations well in advance. It's part of the Penjiapu guesthouse district, a…

  • Sofitel Macau at Ponte 16

    Macau

    This reasonably priced luxury hotel offers some atmospheric views of the sleepy Inner Harbour and the Ruins of the Church of St Paul on the other side…

  • City Comfort Inn

    Guangxi

    The best choice in town is this centrally located, modern hotel with spacious, bright and comfortable rooms. Management is friendly and helpful. Rooms are…

  • Ramada Suzhou Luzhi

    Jiangsu

    This smart 134-room, five-star hotel just west of Luzhi is an excellent choice if you're looking for comfort, style and modern recreational and dining…

  • Mei Duo Smart Hotel

    Sichuan

    In the fast-expanding new part of town, this large hotel has big floor-to-ceiling windows and very comfortable rooms; the pricier rooms have bathtubs as…

  • Novotel

    Guiyang

    Centrally located with clean, spacious rooms. Staff are courteous and speak a little English. The hotel has a basic but well-equipped fitness centre and a…

  • Naxi Family Guesthouse

    Tiger Leaping Gorge

    This is an incredibly friendly, well-run place (with organic veggies and wines), set around a pleasant courtyard; as an overnight stop, however, it will…

  • Zhong Lian Hotel

    Liaoning

    Directly across from the Broken Bridge is this solid option with large rooms, an even larger marble lobby and English-speaking staff. The pricier rooms…

  • Hotel Indigo Shanghai Hongqiao

    Shanghai

    Hotel Indigo’s location in the Hongqiao business district brings luxury, functionality and style to your feet. Perfect for those who want to stay right…

  • Hyatt Place Dongmen

    Shenzhen

    Good deals can be had at this midsized hotel in the heart of Dongmen's shopping and dining buzz. Rooms are spacious and contemporary, and all include…

  • Yíngdū Bīnguǎn

    Jiangxi

    A central budget hotel with large, bright rooms, and a friendly welcome despite no English being spoken. Get bus 1 to People's Hospital (人民医院, Rénmín…

  • Haoting Grand Hotel

    Guilin

    If you want a good night's sleep, this behemoth of a hotel in the northern area of town is a very good choice. Rooms are massive and the best ones…

  • Holiday Inn Express

    Xi'an

    This quite recently renovated, clean, central and modern hotel is comfortable and reliable, with lots of USB sockets in the rooms and modern amenities…

  • Orange Hotel

    Nanjing

    In a handy location opposite the museum, the Donghuamen branch of Orange Hotel has spick-and-span rooms with daily cleaning. Line 2 of the metro and the…

  • Dengba International Youth Hostel

    Shandong

    Located in a peaceful, tree-lined neighbourhood with plenty of cheap, locals restaurants nearby, this slightly run-down but very friendly hostel has tatty…

  • Water Ripples Inn

    Lijiang

    The seven modern rooms around a small courtyard here are excellent value, especially considering their location in the centre of the old town just beside…

  • Zàngyuán Bīngguān

    Sichuan

    Simple, clean rooms above a walking street with many eating options. There's a lovely Tibetan teahouse (open 9am to 11pm) on the premises that serves good…

  • Oceanwide Elite Hotel

    Qingdao

    This dignified five-storey hotel benefits from a superb seafront location overlooking Zhan Bridge and Qingdao Bay. Little touches like complimentary…

  • Quanzhou Humei Holiday Hotel

    Fujian

    A great location and small rooms possessing a sense of colour and style in neutral tones lift Humei beyond the business basics, especially in the modern…

  • Westin Guangzhou

    Guangzhou

    A safe bet if you're craving a dose of western-style comfort, the Westin has courteous staff, well-appointed rooms and a handy location close to…

  • Jīnjiāngyuán Jiàrì Jiǔdiàn

    Xishuangbanna Region

    This standard business hotel is the best of the bunch along Menglun's main drag. It's just opposite the small road that leads to the park's north entrance…

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