Hangzhou, ChinaShangcheng
Indigo Hangzhou Uptown, an IHG Hotel
Song-inspired boutique
Shangcheng Hangzhou, China
Opened
2022
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
IHGSong-inspired boutique
The hotel channels ancient Lin'an, translating Southern Song dynasty arts and lively imperial street life into modern boutique hospitality.
What it’s good at
Listed
Studio Carter shaped the interiors around Song dynasty motifs beneath glass canopy skylights.
Listed
Guest rooms draw decorative inspiration from Southern Song crafts and imperial lantern markets.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Here, for example, the Hotel Indigo Hangzhou Uptown name hangs over the door of a luxury boutique hotel inspired by the arts, crafts, and literature of the Song Dynasty.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Yuhuang Mountain rises to the north, while West Lake and the Qiantang River are a short drive away.
The rooms
Bedrooms take cues from imperial night markets and scholars' tea rituals, accompanied by local Jingshan teas.
The gym and pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The 24-hour ME FIT gym has cardio and strength equipment, and includes a heated indoor pool.
At the table
ING serves regional Zhejiang dishes and bowls of Pian Er Chuan noodles from an open kitchen under a timber pergola.
How it began
The property stands on the edge of the Southern Song imperial palace ruins, adjacent to the historic Bagua Field.
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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.