Fuzhou, ChinaGulou
Shangri La Hotel Fuzhou
Stalwart business tower
Gulou Fuzhou, China
Opened
2005
Price
$$
Rated for
Luxe Classic LocalOutside the door
The house
Shangri-LaStalwart business tower
The twenty-six-story tower is an enduring corporate hub, built for high-volume business with expansive meeting halls and full athletic facilities.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Standing some 26 stories above Fuzhou’s Gulou District, Shangri-La Fuzhou is the quintessential modern East Asian luxury hotel.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Wuyi Square sits directly outside the front doors, and the preserved alleyways of Sanfang Qixiang are a short walk away.
The rooms
Guest rooms keep to classic business layouts, with wide windows looking out across the city toward Wushan.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The spa
The gym
The fourth-floor gym is run in partnership with 24/7 FITNESS, fitted with Hammer Strength lifting stations and free weights.
At the table
Michelin-starred Jiangnan Wok Rong serves Huaiyang cuisine in private dining rooms, and the Lobby Lounge lays out open-kitchen buffets.
Fuzhou
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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.