We use a range of hotels within China, but our preferred choices are a selection of good 4- and 5-star hotels that are generally recognized as among the best in their class in each city. Listed here are some of those in the most popularly visited cities. Other similar hotels may be substituted.
For those seeking something different, we can also offer more individual and character accommodation in China, often reflecting local traditions or historical styles. These are highlighted as 'character hotels' in the list below.
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BEIJING
5* Lijingwan International Hotel Shilipu Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing; tel: 010-85858888 www.lijingwanhotel.com/en Our opinion: New 5-star hotel with good quality rooms and facilities
4* Sunworld Hotel
88 Dengshikou Street, Beijing; tel: 010-58168999 www.sunworldhotel-beijing.com Our opinion: Good standard 4-star hotel in central location in Wangfujing
5* Cote Cour Hotel SL Character hotel
70 Yanyue Hutong, Dongcheng District, Beijing, tel: 010-6512-802 www.hotelcotecoursl.com Our opinion: Deluxe boutique hotel of only 14 rooms set in courtyard 'siheyuan' house in the 'hutongs' and an intriguing mix of modern and antique style.
4* Double Happiness Courtyard Hotel Character hotel
37 Dongsisitiao, Beijing; tel: 010-64007762 www.hotel37.com Our opinion: A stylish courtyard hotel, with well furnished and equipped rooms in traditional style.
SHANGHAI
5* Ramada Plaza Gateway Hotel 327 Tianyaoqiao Road, Shanghai; tel: 021-633632222 www.ramadaplazaxuhui.com Our opinion: Modern 5-star hotel in the southern Xuhui district.
4* Ramada Zhabei Hotel
666 Gonghexin Road, Shanghai; tel: 021-56721188 http://www.ramadazhabei.com Our opinion: Reliable 4-star hotel in north of the city.
5* URBN HotelCharacter hotel
183 Jiaozhou Road, Jing'an District, Shanghai; tel: 021-51534600 www.urbnhotels.com Our opinion: Stylish luxury modernist boutique hotel with eco-friendly "green" credentials.
4* New Westlake HotelCharacter hotel
22 Lane 133, Mao Ming South Road, Shanghai; tel: 021-54655888 www.shanghainewwestlakehotel.com Our opinion: Excellent value boutique hotel in the heart of the former French Concession.
4* Ruijin Guesthouse Character hotel
118 Rui Jin 2 Road, Shanghai; tel: 021-64725222 www.ruijinhotelsh.com Our opinion: English mock Tudor country-house style from 1920s Shanghai set in beautiful gardens in the former French concession.
3* Old House Inn Character hotel
Huashan Lu Lane 351, Shanghai; tel: 021-62486118 www.oldtown.cn Our opinion: Small boutique hotel in 1930s villa in lane in former French Concession giving a flavour of old Shanghai.
3* Astor House Hotel Character hotel
15 Huangpu Road Shanghai; tel: 021-63246388 www.pujianghotel.com Our opinion: Shanghai's first Western-style hotel, with the current buildings dating from the early 20th century. Full of atmosphere and character.
XI'AN
5* Sofitel on Renmin Square 319 Dongxin Street, Xi'an; tel: 029-87928228 www.accorhotels-asia.com/5949/detail/default.aspx Our opinion: Xi'an's top central 5-star hotel, the first to reach the 5-star 'platinum' standard.
5* Titan Times Hotel
360 West Huangcheng Road, Xi'an; tel: 029-88626666 www.titantimeshotel.com Our opinion: Good value 5-star hotel near to city walls.
5* Grand Noble Hotel
334 East Street, Xi'an; tel: 029-887690000 www.gnhotel.com/en/Default.aspx?ar=xa Our opinion: Good 5-star hotel in city centre.
4* Grand New World Hotel
172 Lianhu Street, Xi'an; tel: 029-87218686 www.gdhxian.com/eng/home/main.htm Our opinion: Xi'an's best 4-star option, within the city walls.
GUILIN and YANGSHUO
5* Sheraton Guilin Hotel 15 Bin Jiang Road, Guilin; tel: 0773-2825588 www.sheraton.com/guilin Our opinion: Good Western-managed hotel, set by the Li River.
4* Bravo Hotel
15 Ronghu Nan Lu, Guilin; tel: 0773-2823950 www.glbravohotel.com Our opinion: Favourite choice on edge of old town overlooking one of the lakes.
5* Green Lotus Hotel
1 Guanlian Road, Yangshuo; tel: 0773-8886666 www.greenlotushotel.com Our opinion: Yangshuo's premier choice for hotel.
3* Magnolia Inn
7 Die-Cui Road, Yangshuo; tel: 0773-8819288 www.yangshuomagnolia.com Our opinion: Simple boutique hotel mixing traditional elements and style with friendly service
CHENGDU
5* Sofitel Wanda Chengdu Hotel 15 Binjiang Middle Road, Chengdu; tel: 028-66669999 www.accorhotels-asia.com/3717/detail/default.aspx Our opinion: Deluxe centrally located hotel on the banks of the Funan River.
4* Tianfu Sunshine Hotel
2 Taisheng North Road, Chengdu; tel: 028-86922233 www.tfsunshinehotel.com Our opinion: Good quality 4-star option
SUZHOU
5* Sofitel Suzhou Hotel 818 East Ganjiang Road, Suzhou; tel: (0512) 68019888 www.accorhotels-asia.com/5953/detail/default.aspx Our opinion: Modern international hotel incorporating shopping mall in the heart of Suzhou.
5* Nanlin Hotel
Shiquan Street, Suzhou; tel: 0512-68017888 www.nanlin.cn Our opinion: Luxury 5-star wing of 3-star hotel set around gardens within easy walking distance of main sights.
4* Holiday Inn Youlian Hotel
99 Jiefang Road, Suzhou; tel: 0512-68118888 www.holidayinn.com Our opinion: Modern 4-star hotel in south-west of the city.
4* Pingjiang Lodge Character hotel
33 Liu Jia Xiang, Ping Jiang Qu, Suzhou; tel: 0512-65233888 www.the-silk-road.com/hotel/pingjianghotel/index.html Our opinion: Character hotel formed from a series of courtyards once the home of a wealthy family, and furnished in traditional antique Chinese style.
HANGZHOU
5* Sofitel Westlake Hotel 333 West Lake Avenue, Hangzhou; tel: 0571-87075868 www.sofitel.com/gb/hotel-5554-sofitel-hangzhou-westlake/index.shtml Our opinion: Elegant luxury hotel on the shores of Hangzhou's West Lake.
5* Ramada Plaza Haihua Hotel
298 Qing Chun Road, Hangzhou; tel: 0571-7215888 www.ramadahz.com/en/index.asp Our opinion: Well-located mid-range choice in Hangzhou, near to lake and commercial centre.
SANYA
5* Hilton Sanya Resort and Spa Yalong Bay National Resort District, Sanya, Hainan Island; tel: 0898-88588888 www.hiltonworldresorts.com/Resorts/Sanya/index.html Our opinion: One of the best of the beach resorts on Yalong Bay, Sanya's best beach.
5* Mangrove Tree Resort
Yalong Bay National Resort District, Sanya, Hainan Island; tel: 0898-88558888 www.mangrovetreeresort.com Our opinion:Another good Yalong Bay 5-star resort. Less expensive than Hilton or Sheraton.
4* Golden Palm Resort
Yalong Bay National Resort District, Sanya, Hainan Island; tel: 0898-8856998 www.resortgp.com/en/ Our opinion: Best Chinese-managed 4-star resort on Yalong Bay.
4* Holiday Inn Sanya Bay Resort
Sanya Bay Haipo Tourism Zone, Sanya, Hainan Island; tel: 0898-88339988 www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/6c/1/en/hotel/syxsb Our opinion: Consistently well-reviewed, offering good value for money.
KUNMING
4* New Era Hotel 99 Dongfeng West Road, Kunming; tel: 0871-3624999 www.newerahotelkunming.cn Our opinion: Modern city centre superior hotel.
DALI
5* Regent Hotel East Yu'er Road, Dali; tel: 0872-2666666 Our opinion: Modern hotel on the outskirts of old Dali offering the best upmarket option.
3* Landscape Hotel Character hotel
96 Yu'er Road, Dali; tel: 0872-266618 www.landscapehotel.com/new-english/index2.asp Our opinion: Modern hotel but built and furnished in traditional local style of the Bai people.
LIJIANG
5* Crowne Plaza Hotel Lijiang Ancient Town 276 Xianghe Road, Dayan Town, Lijiang; tel: 0888-5588888 www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/cp/1/en/hotel/ljgac Our opinion: New 5-star hotel in excellent location in heart of the old town.
5* Treasure Harbour International Hotel
Shangri-la Road, Lijiang; tel: 0888-3116688 www.treasureharbour.cn Our opinion: Modern 5-star hotel on the outskirts of Lijiang.
4* Zen Garden Hotel (Wuyi Yard) Character hotel
6 Xingren Xia Duan, Wuyi Street, Lijiang; tel: 0888-5189799 www.zengardenhotel.com Our opinion:Traditional Naxi courtyard style hotel overlooking the old town.
PINGYAO
3* Dejuyuan Inn Character hotel 43 Xi Da Street, Pingyao; tel: 0354-5685266 www.pydjy.net/lshg0.htm Our opinion:19-room inn furnished in antique style in old courtyard within the city walls.
3* Changyifeng Inn Character hotel
102 Nan Da Street, Pingyao; tel: 0354-5680285 www.pycyf.com/bgjj0.htm Our opinion:Larger inn of 44 rooms, in the heart of Pingyao, furnished in traditional style, including kang platform beds.
ZHONGDIAN
5* Banyan Tree Ringha Resort and Spa Character hotel Hong Po Village, Jian Tang Town, Diqing; tel: 0887 828 8822 www.banyantree.com/en/ringha/index.html Our opinion:Deluxe resort created from traditional Tibetan-style farmhouses.
4* Gyalthang Dzong Character hotel
Diqing; tel: 0887 822 3646 www.coloursofangsana.com/gyalthang/index.htm Our opinion:Tibetan-style rooms in courtyard setting
4* Songtsam Retreat Character hotel
Songzhulin; tel: 0887 828 5555 www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-7078-songtsam-retreat-at-shangri-la/index.shtml Our opinion:Recently opened upmarket boutique hotel in the hills overlooking Songzhulin monastery |
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