Changzhou, ChinaWujin
Intercontinental Changzhou, an IHG Hotel
Palatial lakeside tower
Wujin Changzhou, China
Renovated
2023
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe WellnessOutside the door
The house
IHGPalatial lakeside tower
The hotel operates like a modern Chinese palace on the lake, with extensive private dining and waterside gardens.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The circular lobby is dominated by a tiered chandelier and hand-painted landscape murals that signal the hotel's aesthetic register early.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
In Wujin Hi-Tech Industrial Park on Lake Xihu, set apart from downtown Changzhou.
The rooms
Curved floor-to-ceiling windows look across Lake Xihu or the city. Upper suites add traditional silk artwork.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The spa & gym
At the table
Tian Xiang Lou serves Huaiyang cuisine in private lake-facing rooms, and Nishimura prepares sushi along a dark wood counter.
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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.