Xiamen, ChinaSiming
Hotel Indigo
Harborfront island lookout
Siming Xiamen, China
Renovated
2017
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
IHGHarborfront island lookout
The hotel faces the strait directly, oriented toward the colonial rooftops and water traffic of Kulangsu across the harbor.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Ninety percent of rooms here face Kulangsu directly, the UNESCO-listed "Garden on the Sea" island sitting close enough across the water that its Piano Museum and colonial rooftops are visible from the upper floors.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Zhongshan Road's pedestrian street is two minutes away on foot, and the stalls of the Eighth Market sit nearby.
The rooms
Most rooms look across the water to Kulangsu, with wide windows that catch the ocean breeze.
The gym
Treadmills and weight machines face large windows that look straight across the harbor toward Gulangyu Island.
QUAY Restaurant & Lounge
The kitchen prepares Minnan specialties and Nanyang dishes. Along the windows, buffet counters display skewers in hot broth.
At the table
Dinner is served indoors beside bold red geometric structures, with private dining rooms available for quiet gatherings.
How it began
The building was converted from the former Fuxing Guesthouse, opening on the harborfront in 2012.
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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.