Chengdu, ChinaJincheng Lake
Gran Melia Chengdu
Sino-Spanish lakeside resort
Jincheng Lake Chengdu, China
Opened
2020
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Resort LocalOutside the door
The house
MeliaSino-Spanish lakeside resort
Spanish hospitality settles into classical Sichuan garden architecture, arranged along quiet paths beside Jincheng Lake.
What it’s good at
Notable
Seven low-rise pavilions blending Shu-Han courtyard symmetry with sleek Spanish minimalism.
Listed
Seven low-rise mansions connect through covered corridors around lush central courtyards.
Listed
Silk hibiscus embroidery and Sichuan dining rooms root the Spanish-designed complex locally.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
built along Jincheng Lake in the city's High-Tech Zone, its Shu-Han-inspired architecture paired with minimalist lines and Spanish design touches.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Set along Jincheng Lake Park in the southern High-Tech Zone, walking paths circle expansive wetlands just outside the grounds.
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The rooms
Rooms feature silk hibiscus embroidery and garden views, while RedLevel bookings include separate check-in and private lounge access.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The pool and spa
Underfloor heating warms the ozone-treated lap pool, and the spa menu covers body treatments and facials.
At the table
Gran Via serves Iberian tapas and sangria, and the covered terrace at Vista Café looks out across Jincheng Lake.
How it began
Spanish studio Ortiz.León Arquitectos designed the complex, drawing on ancient Shu-Han courtyard axes and Dujiangyan water motifs.
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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.