Xiamen, ChinaHaicang
HUALUXE Hotels and Resorts XIAMEN HAICANG
High-rise towers on Xiamen Bay
Haicang Xiamen, China
Opened
2017
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Luxe LocalOutside the door
The house
IHGHigh-rise towers on Xiamen Bay
The towers cater to upscale Chinese hospitality, centering business stays on harbor views, formal dining, and dedicated tea salons.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Its twin towers resemble crashing waves, set on the mainland side of the Haicang Bridge, in a massive mixed-use complex with far-ranging views of the harbor and the surrounding scenery.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
On Haicang Avenue overlooking Xiamen Bay, a short drive across Haicang Bridge to downtown.
The rooms
Floor-to-ceiling windows look out across the harbor. Bathrooms have deep soaking tubs, and rooms come with Chinese teaware.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The pool and gym
An indoor heated lap pool rests under a coffered ceiling, and the fourth-floor gym looks out across the bay.
Restaurant
LUXE Tea
Tea masters prepare seasonal infusions and regional leaves at wooden tables looking out over the water.
At the table
Open kitchens prepare regional seafood beside a decorative wooden boat. Private dining salons center on large circular banqueting tables.
How it began
British firm WS Atkins modeled the twin towers on egret wings and ocean waves rising over Xiamen Bay.
Xiamen
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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.