Jiuyanqiao Chengdu, China
Renovated
2017
Price
$$$
Rated for
Wellness Luxe LocalOutside the door
The house
Shangri-LaJinjiang riverside citadel
Grand riverside energy where glass-tower business meets Sichuan nightlife, centered around a soaring lobby overlooking the Jinjiang River.
“well situated for all the nightlife the city has to offer and with some of the most spacious guest rooms in Chengdu.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Eleven private CHI spa suites featuring Silk Road herbal therapies, alongside tennis courts and a 25-meter pool.
Listed
Spacious riverfront rooms with executive desks, marble soaking tubs, and Horizon Club lounge access across five dedicated floors.
Listed
Regional Sichuan dishes and numbingly spiced delicacies served alongside Cantonese specialties at riverside restaurant Shang Palace.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
In terms of comfort and design this hotel is the state of the luxury-hotel art — visually it’s a blend of traditional elegance and contemporary chic.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The hotel sits directly across from Hejiang Pavilion, with the illuminated Anshun Bridge and Jinjiang riverside dining moments away on foot.
The rooms
Generous layouts feature floor-to-ceiling glass framing the Jinjiang River and illuminated Anshun Bridge, alongside deep marble soaking tubs.
The pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
A 25-meter heated indoor pool sits alongside a light-filled fitness center and on-site outdoor tennis courts.
The spa
Private treatment suites at CHI, The Spa include sunken stone soaking tubs, herbal steam facilities, and Silk Road bodywork.
Restaurant
Café Z
Open theater kitchens and interactive buffet counters serve hand-pulled noodles, Peking duck, and international seafood.
At the table
Shang Palace serves Sichuan and Cantonese specialties. Downstairs, Mooney's pours draft pints on its outdoor terrace.
How it began
Designed by Wong & Ouyang, the 36-storey tower opened in 2007 as a flagship riverside landmark facing the historic Hejiang Pavilion.
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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.