Pazhou Guangzhou, China
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe WellnessOutside the door
The house
LanghamSculptural atrium landmark
Tiered open walkways rise twenty-two stories above a soaring marble lobby, where natural daylight pours in across contemporary sculptures.
“Whereas most hotels have silent, enclosed hallways, Langham Place is open and airy, with views … onto the elaborate sand and stone art in the lobby below.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Sculptural stacked-block exterior by Andrew Bromberg, opening into a twenty-two-story sunlit atrium with tiered open walkways.
Notable
Marble bathrooms with deep soaking tubs, signature Blissful Beds, and executive lounge privileges on the twenty-second floor.
Notable
A twenty-five-meter indoor lap pool beneath a glass atrium roof alongside Traditional Chinese Medicine spa rituals.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
its interiors are just as monumental as its exterior, a tasteful selection of traditional materials complementing the daring lines and volumes.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Anchoring Pazhou Island's convention district, the tower connects directly to the exhibition centre and sits adjacent to Xingangdong Metro Station.
The rooms
Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the Pearl River and city skyline, complemented by plush neutral tones and marble bathrooms with deep soaking tubs.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The spa and pool
Glass skylights brighten the 25-meter heated lap pool, and moon gate corridors lead into Five Elements spa suites.
Restaurant
The Open Kitchen
Chefs work behind curved stone counters under tiered crystal chandeliers, serving pan-Asian dishes and Japanese robatayaki.
At the table
Private dining rooms serve Cantonese cuisine, and the open-air Sky Bar pours cocktails above the Pazhou skyline.
How it began
Opened in 2013 on Pazhou Island, the striking exterior features shifting stacked blocks designed to evoke wings unfolding toward the river.
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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.