Chengdu, ChinaWuhou
Intercontinental Chengdu Global Center
Indoor seaside resort
Wuhou Chengdu, China
Renovated
2019
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness ResortOutside the door
The house
IHGIndoor seaside resort
It runs like a seaside vacation town sealed under glass, where family days revolve around artificial surf and indoor sand.
What it’s good at
Listed
Curving balconies and nautical family quarters look over a vast indoor seaside atrium.
Listed
Heated butterfly and infinity pools accompany two semi-outdoor hot spring soaking tubs.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
With its urban location and ultra-modern glass structure, InterContinental Chengdu Global Center doesn’t exactly scream child friendly.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Inside the New Century Global Center on Tianfu Avenue North Section in Chengdu's High-Tech Zone.
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The rooms
Every room has a balcony overlooking the indoor ocean park, and family quarters come with boat-inspired bunk beds.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated indoor pool stretches below the atrium balconies, and a 533-square-meter butterfly pool sits semi-outdoors amid palms.
The spa & gym
At the table
Poolside tables at Paradise Island Café face the indoor beach, and Phoenix Pavilion serves Sichuan fare in private dining rooms.
How it began
Developer Deng Hong conceived the New Century Global Center as an enclosed metropolis, creating the world's largest freestanding building.
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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.