Pazhou Guangzhou, China
Renovated
2019
Price
$$$
Rated for
Luxe Resort WellnessOutside the door
The house
Shangri-LaVerdant riverfront haven
Sprawling tropical gardens and riverfront lawns create an expansive resort feel right beside the city's bustling exhibition district.
What it’s good at
Notable
Horizon Club floors provide dedicated private concierge service, personalized lounge check-in, and evening cocktail hours.
Notable
A 12-acre riverfront garden retreat with a mammoth freeform pool, floodlit tennis courts, and putting greens.
Listed
Chi Spa offers eleven private treatment suites alongside an indoor lap pool and steam facilities.
What they say
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Its verdant grounds, enormous outdoor pool, and leisure facilities (hello putting green and tennis courts), the Shangri-La is far more resort than city hotel.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set along the Pearl River in Pazhou, the property sits right next to the Canton Fair Complex with metro links nearby.
The rooms
Floor-to-ceiling windows frame river views above polished dark wood furnishings, delicate floral motifs, and white marble bathrooms with soaking tubs.
The pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated indoor lap pool rests beneath coffered skylights, and the gym overlooks the city skyline through floor-to-ceiling windows.
The spa
Eleven private treatment suites have wooden lattice screens and deep soaking tubs, dedicated to Asian holistic bodywork.
At the table
Teppanyaki counters overlook the Pearl River at dusk, and open kitchens serve across vibrant dining rooms and cocktail lounges.
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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.