Manzhouli, China
Manzhouli Shangri-La Hotel
Tri-border lakeside tower
Manzhouli, China
Opened
2011
Price
$$
Rated for
Luxe Social LocalOutside the door
The house
Shangri-LaTri-border lakeside tower
The lakeside tower brings Russian, Mongolian, and Chinese traditions together on the edge of China's northern border.
What it’s good at
Listed
Russian musicians stage live performances across the cavernous room at Salt and Bread.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The Shangri-La is the most prominent hotel in town, on Liudao Street above Xiaobei Lake, with 235 rooms and suites divided between lake and city views.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Liudao Street sits outside along Xiaobei Lake, and the vast Hulunbuir grasslands begin just past the city limits.
The rooms
Mongolian-pattern carpets and Russian-motif lamps dress the rooms. Windows look out over Xiaobei Lake or the surrounding city.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The indoor pool
The heated indoor pool looks toward Xiaobei Lake through floor-to-ceiling windows, with loungers lining the bright water.
Restaurant
Café 99
Chefs cook at an open show kitchen, preparing Asian specialties and daily breakfast buffets beneath warm gold-finish ceilings.
At the table
Shang Palace serves Cantonese and Northern Chinese dishes in a dining hall set with Russian chandeliers and embroidered chairs.
How it began
Eva Wan Studio shaped the interiors around regional heritage, crowning the lobby with a dome inspired by a traditional yurt.
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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.