Shenzhen, ChinaQianhai
Conrad Shenzhen
Sculptural bayside tower
Qianhai Shenzhen, China
Opened
2023
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe LocalOutside the door
The house
HiltonSculptural bayside tower
Arrival happens five floors above the street, where an extensive art collection and terraced gardens overlook Qianhai Bay.
“the hotel is flooded with natural light and features a spacious foyer with striking contemporary sculptures inspired by the lush hills and rugged shores of Shenzhen.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Yabu Pushelberg interiors open onto cascading podium gardens and over 100 commissioned artworks.
Listed
Floor-to-ceiling windows and high-floor vantage points frame panoramic views across Qianhai Bay.
Listed
Chaozhou cuisine at restaurant CH'AO and commissioned artworks charting Shenzhen's coastal origins.
What they say
Also in Forbes Travel Guide and Condé Nast Traveler.
Occupying the upper floors of a contemporary tower designed by Yabu Pushelberg, the New York- and Toronto-based architecture firm known for creating luxury lodgings around the world, the hotel tempers Shenzhen’s glass-and-steel density with warm materials, sculptural lighting and subtle references to the region’s coastal heritage.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Qianhai's glass office towers surround the building, and Guiwan metro station sits right outside for trips across Nanshan.
The rooms
Oversized windows look out across Qianhai Bay. Inside, subtle woven accents and ship-inspired fixtures echo the coast.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
Pool and yoga studio
A heated indoor lap pool looks out across the city skyline, and the adjoining studio is set up for yoga.
At the table
CH'AO serves Teochew dishes beneath crimson timber beams, and Collective Bar mixes sunset cocktails on a terrace above the bay.
How it began
The 2023 tower’s bronze and stone exterior takes its woven pattern from traditional local fishing baskets.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.