Zhujiang New Town Guangzhou, China
Opened
2016
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Luxe WellnessOutside the door
The house
Vaperse HotelMarble-lined business tower
The hotel operates as a purpose-built commercial address, combining practical corporate suites with dramatic multi-story stone lounges.
What it’s good at
Listed
A fifth-floor outdoor pool with underwater speakers, beside a six-room treatment spa.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Aesthetically, the design is tied in harmoniously by the clever use of marble.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Zhujiang New Town's glass office towers surround the property, and Canton Tower sits just across the Pearl River.
The rooms
Rooms and apartments keep clean, functional layouts, and select categories look straight out at Canton Tower.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Leaf mosaic tiles line the open-air pool, surrounded by dark timber decking and Zhujiang New Town high-rises.
The gym
Wood paneling and mirrored columns line the gym, which includes a 100-square-meter exercise studio.
At the table
Petrus serves international buffets on the second floor, and the lobby bar pours drinks at a curved counter.
How it began
Guangdong's Foao Group created the property in 2016 as the flagship tower for its homegrown hospitality brand.
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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.