Guangzhou, ChinaPazhou
Intercontinental Guangzhou Exhibition Center
Riverside exhibition tower
Pazhou Guangzhou, China
Opened
2018
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe WellnessOutside the door
The house
IHGRiverside exhibition tower
The glass tower caters to international exhibition crowds, bringing Guangzhou's ancient maritime trading heritage into a high-rise business stay.
What it’s good at
Listed
Undulating wooden slat walls mimic ship hulls beside crystal kapok flower chandeliers.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The design is focused around the maritime Silk Road and the city’s history as a trading port.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Canton Fair exhibition complex sits right next door, and the Pearl River flows directly in front.
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The rooms
Spacious rooms look out across the Pearl River or Pazhou skyline, and bathrooms hold deep soaking tubs.
Spa, pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
Private spa suites have their own Jacuzzis, set on the sixth floor beside the 24-hour gym and indoor pool.
At the table
Canal Luna serves Cantonese cuisine in river-facing private dining rooms, and CHAR cooks Wagyu steaks over charcoal.
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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.