Tianjin, ChinaHedong
Shangri-La Hotel, Tianjin
Polished riverfront tower
Hedong Tianjin, China
Opened
2014
Price
$$$
Rated for
Luxe Wellness DesignOutside the door
The house
Shangri-LaPolished riverfront tower
The glass tower brings polished high-rise living to the riverbank, looking out over the Haihe toward Tianjin's historic concessions.
What it’s good at
Notable
Thirty-second-floor Horizon Club privileges include panoramic Haihe River vistas and personal concierge service.
Notable
The elevated indoor pool plays underwater audio directly against floor-to-ceiling river views.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Rooms and serviced apartments come in blue carpets that trace the river's color, with minibars fitted into custom Chinese cabinets.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
An indoor walkway connects directly to Riverview Place mall, and nearby bridges cross the water toward the historic Five Avenues.
The rooms
River views fill full-height windows, while custom Chinese lock-box cabinetry houses the minibars across watery blue textile interiors.
The indoor pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated pool looks out across the Haihe River through full-height glass, with daybeds lining the opposite wall.
The spa and gym
Chi Spa has five private suites for Asian wellness rituals, and treadmills in the gym face the river.
At the table
Shang Palace roasts Peking duck over jujube wood, and the Lobby Lounge serves afternoon tea beside garden windows.
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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.