Nanjing, ChinaGulou
Shangri-La Hotel
Polished culinary tower
Gulou Nanjing, China
Opened
2014
Price
$$$
Rated for
Luxe Wellness LocalOutside the door
The house
Shangri-LaPolished culinary tower
The tower revolves around destination Huaiyang dining, with kitchens stacked from the ground floor up to the forty-second.
What it’s good at
Listed
Horizon Club suites include private concierge check-in and breakfast on the fortieth floor.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The 42-story tower at No. 329 Zhongyang Road in Gulou District is positioned well: Xuanwu Lake a short walk west, Metro Line 1 two minutes from the door, and the Ming Dynasty City Wall close enough to be visible from the upper floors.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set along Zhongyang Road in Gulou District, the hotel stands near the Ming Dynasty City Wall with direct connections across Nanjing.
The rooms
Rooms start on the twelfth floor, and lake-view categories look out across Xuanwu Lake toward Purple Mountain.
The pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
Pod daybeds line the 25-metre heated lap pool, and the 24-hour gym looks out through floor-to-ceiling windows.
The spa
Nine private suites host traditional Asian bodywork and facials, each fitted with its own deep soaking bath.
Restaurant
Jiangnan Wok
Chef Hou Xinqing prepares classic Huaiyang dishes, including Jinling salted duck and braised pork, across sixteen dining rooms.
Nanjing
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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.