Haizhu Square Guangzhou, China
Opened
2015
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Local SocialOutside the door
The house
LN HospitalityLingnan riverfront boutique
With just thirty-two rooms, this riverfront boutique revives the maritime spirit of old Canton through archival art and Qing-dynasty academy touches.
What it’s good at
Notable
Retro Chinese furnishings and traditional sliding gate bars interpret the Five Elements theme.
Notable
Cantonese teahouse rituals and Manchuria stained-glass details anchor the Pearl River stay.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The fifth brand from the group, with a design inspired by the Five Elements, sees this boutique hotel play up this number theme throughout, including in its bar and restaurant.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Pearl River promenade sits right outside the front doors, and Tuanyida Square station is a short walk away.
The rooms
Every room looks south over the Pearl River, styled around the Five Elements with retro timber furniture and brickwork.
Bar 5
The rooftop terrace pours cocktails and baijiu infusions behind retractable glass walls that look out over the Pearl River.
At the table
Tea 5 serves Cantonese dim sum beside glass lattice partitions, with red lacquer chairs in the private dining room.
How it began
The hotel occupies a converted 1950s riverside building, taking its name from Guangzhou's mythical Five Rams and the Five Elements.
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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.