Changsha, ChinaWuyi Square
Niccolo Changsha
Sky-high glass tower
Wuyi Square Changsha, China
Opened
2018
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe SocialOutside the door
The house
NiccoloSky-high glass tower
The hotel crowns Hunan's tallest skyscraper, placing daily life hundreds of meters above Changsha's downtown bustle.
What it’s good at
Listed
Italian marble bathrooms feature freestanding soaking tubs beside 500-thread-count linens.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
At 452 meters, Niccolo Changsha is one of the tallest buildings in Hunan province, and the hotel exploits its position in the International Finance Center.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Wuyi Square surrounds the tower at ground level, putting the shops of Jiefang West Road right outside.
The rooms
Bedrooms look down on Orange Island and the Xiang River, finished with hardwood floors and neutral leather upholstery.
The pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
The 20-meter indoor lap pool plays underwater audio, and the 300-square-meter gym includes a dedicated yoga room.
The spa
Therapists at Qing Xuan Spa perform full-body massages, facials, and foot treatments behind slatted timber screens.
Bar 93
Sculptural pendant lights illuminate the alabaster counter, where bartenders mix drinks and visiting DJs play evening sets.
At the table
Niccolo Kitchen cooks Asian and Italian dishes from open counters, and the Tea Lounge pours afternoon tea above the city.
How it began
The hotel takes its name from Niccolò Polo, the thirteenth-century Venetian merchant and father of Marco Polo.
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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.