Nanjing, ChinaHexi
Jumeirah Nanjing Hotel
Sinuous river skyscraper
Hexi Nanjing, China
Opened
2018
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness LuxeOutside the door
The house
JumeirahSinuous river skyscraper
The hotel occupies floors 39 through 67 of a sculpted tower, looking out across the Yangtze from high above the city.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Zaha Hadid's twin curvilinear towers evoke river sailing ships with sweeping glass.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The building's overall design responds to Nanjing's 1,600-year-old Yunjin tradition, the interwoven brocade threading used to produce the region's gold and silver fabrics.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Hexi's financial district surrounds the property, and the Nanjing Eye pedestrian bridge crosses the river just outside.
The rooms
Rooms begin on the 43rd floor, finished in ink and paper tones with screens inspired by traditional printing blocks.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Cushioned loungers line the stone deck under an arched glass skylight casting angled shadows across the water.
The spa and gym
Glass-box workout studios share the 63rd floor with spa suites offering HydraFacials and couples massages.
Restaurant
Lu Chao
Curved banquettes and private dining rooms sit beneath brass fixtures, serving contemporary Cantonese dishes forty floors up.
At the table
Zhuo Xian pours evening cocktails forty-one floors up, and Panorama sets out buffets against wall-to-wall skyline views.
How it began
The towers were built for the 2014 Youth Olympic Games, anchoring Hexi as Nanjing expanded toward the river.
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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.