Hefei, ChinaShushan
Grand Hyatt Hefei
Fable-inspired glass tower
Shushan Hefei, China
Opened
2019
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe LocalOutside the door
The house
HyattFable-inspired glass tower
The hotel stages an ancient utopian journey, lifting guests from stone riverbed floors up to panoramic lounges on the 40th floor.
What it’s good at
Listed
LTW Designworks interprets Tao Yuanming's Peach Blossom fable through regional Hui architecture.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The MixC shopping center sits directly downstairs, and the walking paths around Swan Lake are just across the street.
The rooms
Rooms begin on the 43rd floor, with dark timber, lantern-style lamps, and floor-to-ceiling glass looking out over Swan Lake.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The 25-meter indoor infinity pool sits on the 38th floor, lined with loungers facing panoramic skyline windows.
The gym and saunas
Cardio machines and a dedicated yoga studio overlook the city from the 38th floor, backed by saunas and steam rooms.
Restaurant
Grand Café
Open kitchens prepare regional and international dishes beside five-meter windows, and a bakery counter displays fresh pastries.
Restaurant
Jun House
Peking duck roasts in wood-fired ovens, and eleven private dining rooms surround large circular banquet tables.
At the table
The Lounge sits on level 40, serving afternoon tea and evening cocktails beneath a coffered ceiling facing Swan Lake.
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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.