The collection
Shanghai EDITION
“Bundside social powerhouse”
Lively
The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai Pudong
“Sky-high Art Deco glamour”
Central
The St. Regis. Shenzhen BAO AN
“Bayfront design eyrie”
Central
Four Points by Sheraton Chengdu Pujiang Resort
“Pujiang golf refuge”
Secluded
The Ritz-Carlton, Shenzhen
“Futian urban refuge”
Central
The St Regis Shenzhen
“High-altitude cloud keep”
Central
The St. Regis on the Bund, Shanghai
“Bund Art Deco glamour”
Central
W Chengdu
“Electric Sichuan lounge”
Lively
Moxy Shenzhen North Station
“Playful neon funhouse”
Central
Renaissance Chengdu Hotel
“Contemporary glass outpost”
Central
St. Regis Jing'an
“High-altitude urban manor”
Central
The Ritz-Carlton Chengdu
“Tianfu skyline sanctuary”
Central
W Shanghai The Bund
“Neon riverfront playground”
Central
JW Marriott Hotel Chengdu
“Central high-rise sanctuary”
Central
The Portman Ritz-Carlton
“Pioneering Jing'an institution”
Lively
Twelve at Hengshan, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Shanghai
“Terracotta courtyard sanctuary”
Central
Four Points by Sheraton Chengdu High-Tech Zone Exhibition Center
“Exhibition district business hub”
JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai at Tomorrow Square
“Skyline Portman landmark”
Central
Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.