Haining, China
Hualuxe Haining, an IHG Hotel
Song-inspired commercial tower
Song-inspired commercial tower
The high-rise rethinks the Chinese business stay, swapping standard corporate polish for Song Dynasty architectural restraint and dedicated tea spaces.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Hualuxe hotels have embraced impactful design, mixing contemporary and traditional elements to great visual effect.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The front doors open into Haining China Leather City, putting wholesale markets and trade pavilions a short walk away.
The rooms
Rooms take cues from Song Dynasty scholar studies, using muted tones, tailored wood furnishings, and modern bedside controls.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The pool
The heated indoor pool rests beneath a starry fiber-optic ceiling, bordered by loungers and floor-to-ceiling windows.
At the table
Cai Feng Lou prepares Cantonese and local dishes in private dining rooms, and Xianyan lays out open live-cooking buffets.
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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.