Dalian, ChinaZhongshan
InterContinental Dalian
Harbor-view business tower
Zhongshan Dalian, China
Opened
2008
Price
$$$
Rated for
Luxe Wellness LocalOutside the door
The house
IHGHarbor-view business tower
The fifty-story skyscraper runs on formal business hospitality, looking out over the ships in Dalian's harbor.
What it’s good at
Listed
The third-floor Chinese dining room prepares Dalian's celebrated fresh seafood and regional specialties.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The tufted headboards and gold accents give the interiors a formal, old-world sensibility that feels right for the city.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Youhao Square sits right outside. Historic Zhongshan Square is a short walk away, ringed by Russian and Japanese architecture.
The rooms
Bedrooms start at fifty square meters, and wide picture windows look across the city toward the water.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The pool
Daylight streams through a skylight roof onto the heated indoor pool, lined with marble walls and loungers.
Restaurant
Café@6
Buffets and an open show kitchen sit beneath an arched glass barrel-vault atrium hung with crystal chandeliers.
At the table
The lobby lounge serves evening cocktails beside a black grand piano, and private dining rooms host regional Chinese banquets.
How it began
Shipping giant COSCO developed the 200-meter tower in 2008 to anchor Dalian's central business district.
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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.