Xiamen, ChinaSiming
Kempinski Hotel Xiamen
Lakeside executive tower
Siming Xiamen, China
Opened
2012
Price
$$$
Rated for
Luxe Wellness DesignOutside the door
The house
KempinskiLakeside executive tower
The hotel runs as a polished corporate flagship, balancing executive services with quiet outlooks across Yundang Lake.
What it’s good at
Listed
A glass-curtain tower facing Yundang Lake, anchored by a seventeen-meter lobby atrium.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Overlooking Yundang Lake in the heart of Xiamen, the Kempinski holds 460 rooms and suites, including a dedicated Executive Floor with round-the-clock butler service.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Yundang Lake sits directly across the street, while the surrounding Siming district is filled with parks and commercial avenues.
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The rooms
Premier Lake View rooms look straight across Yundang Lake, and bathrooms come with deep soaking tubs.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated 25-meter lap pool sits beneath an illuminated blue ceiling, flanked by loungers and an adjoining children's pool.
The spa
Thirteen private treatment suites host reflexology and bodywork, and the quiet relaxation lounge is lined with plush recliners.
The gym
Cardio machines overlook the city skyline through large picture windows, and a separate wood-floored studio hosts movement sessions.
At the table
Kakurega Teppan prepares Japanese dishes across sunken tatami rooms, and Yue Fu serves Cantonese cuisine in private dining salons.
How it began
The 198-meter tower was designed to resemble an ocean liner, housing both the hotel and its developer's corporate headquarters.
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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.