Chongqing, ChinaJiangbei
Melia Chongqing
Forested lakeside resort
Jiangbei Chongqing, China
Opened
2021
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Resort WellnessOutside the door
The house
MeliaForested lakeside resort
The property trades downtown Chongqing's high-rises for mountain air, bringing Spanish hospitality to a cedar-fringed lake.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
deep inside Tieshanping Forest Park, surrounded by mountains, a reflective lake, and enough tree cover to make the city feel far away.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
In the woods of Tieshanping Forest Park beside a lake, half an hour from downtown Chongqing.
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The rooms
Rooms have floating headboards, and most open onto private balconies looking out over the water or forest.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated indoor pool sits beneath tall windows, and a seasonal lap pool lines the stone terrace outside.
The spa & gym
At the table
Alma serves paella beside the lake, and curtained dining cabanas look out over the water at sunset.
How it began
Design firm Hassell conceived the property as a floating palace, drawing inspiration from Chongqing's legendary mountain fog.
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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.