Kunming, ChinaPanlong
Shangri-La Kunming
Tea-merchant urban residence
Panlong Kunming, China
Opened
2026
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
Shangri-LaTea-merchant urban residence
The hotel runs like a tea merchant's private residence, welcoming guests with seasonal tea and an 18th-floor copper fireplace.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
AvroKO shapes a tea merchant's mansion around woven installations and stained glass.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
In Kunming's First Ring CBD on Dongfeng East Road, close to city commercial centers.
The rooms
Rooms are finished in verdant greens inspired by Kunming's perpetual spring, and every guest receives Horizon Club Lounge access.
The indoor pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Wooden birdcage loungers line the 23-metre heated indoor pool, beneath painted ceilings and tropical mosaic murals.
The spa
The gym
The 24-hour gym has a green turf sprint lane, and cardio machines look out through floor-to-ceiling windows.
SUMA Bar
SG Group collaborated on the drinks list, where bartenders shake Yak Butter Fashioneds beneath an intricate woven ceiling.
At the table
Dian Voyage cooks highland Yunnan recipes in wood-latticed salons, and the club lounge plates high-altitude Xuanwei ham.
Kunming
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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.