Fuzhou, ChinaTaijiang
InterContinental Fuzhou
Supertall glass tower
Taijiang Fuzhou, China
Opened
2014
Price
$$
Rated for
Luxe Wellness LocalOutside the door
The house
IHGSupertall glass tower
The hotel occupies a gleaming commercial skyscraper, with public spaces and high-floor lounges looking far across the city.
What it’s good at
Listed
Cantonese and regional Min specialties served at sixth-floor Fortune Mansion beside Wuyi Square.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Rooms feature delicate floral relief wall panels, dark timber detailing, and wide city views, while the Presidential Suite goes further with a four-poster bed and gold leaf ceiling.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Wuyi Square sits right outside the doors. The historic lanes of Sanfang Qixiang are a short taxi ride away.
The rooms
Dark timber detailing lines the bedrooms, and tall windows look straight across the downtown skyline.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The pool and gym
Treadmills look out across the city through floor-to-ceiling windows, and wicker loungers line the seventh-floor heated pool.
At the table
Stage models its open kitchens on an Asian night market, and the lobby lounge serves afternoon tea.
How it began
When the Shimao International Center opened in 2014, its 58-storey tower was the tallest building in Fujian Province.
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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.