Hefei, ChinaZhengwu
Intercontinental Hotels Hefei
Lakeside business tower
Zhengwu Hefei, China
Opened
2018
Price
$$$
Rated for
Luxe Wellness LocalOutside the door
The house
IHGLakeside business tower
The hotel operates as a corporate flagship on the water, balancing executive scale with quiet walks along Swan Lake.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
This 405-room tower benefits from an unusually pastoral view thanks to its location alongside Swan Lake, which also places it within walking distance of the Hefei Grand Theater opera house.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Swan Lake Park sits directly across the road, and the Hefei Grand Theater opera house is next door.
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The rooms
Figured marble lines the bathrooms beside deep soaking tubs. Across the bedrooms, floor-to-ceiling windows look out over the lake or skyline.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Two circular mosaic whirlpools sit beside the 600-square-meter heated pool, and daylight fills the water through wide windows.
The spa & gym
At the table
Commune serves Huainan beef soup at morning noodle stations, and the taproom pours Tsingtao craft beers on draft.
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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.