Tianmu Mountain Hangzhou, China
Opened
2023
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Resort LocalOutside the door
The house
IHGGinkgo canopy lodge
Life here revolves around the old-growth canopy, bringing contemporary lodge comforts to the edge of the nature reserve.
What it’s good at
Listed
Hirsch Bedner Associates shaped the interiors with custom ginkgo chandeliers and bark-textured walls.
Listed
Fourteen standalone forest villas sit beside an outdoor pool fitted with a water slide.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Its interiors combine contemporary design with classic iconography, and the eye is everywhere drawn outwards to the surrounding ‘Kingdom of Trees.’
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The thousand-year-old Chanyuan Temple sits a short drive away, surrounded by the hiking trails of the nature reserve.
The rooms
Rooms look straight into the tree canopy, finished in pale wood tones with hand-painted artwork of local forest species.
The outdoor pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Sun loungers line the curving outdoor pool, which winds through landscaped garden courtyards between the low-rise guest wings.
Indoor pool and gym
The heated indoor pool looks onto forest greenery through tall windows, and the fitness room holds cardio and strength gear.
Sen / Senlin Restaurant
A glowing white tree sculpture rises at the center of the dining room, surrounded by views into the forest canopy.
At the table
The bar and lobby lounge pour cocktails and tea beneath carved skylights, arranged with custom pebble-shaped seating.
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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.