Nanning, ChinaASEAN Business District
Shangri-La Nanning
Karst-inspired glass tower
ASEAN Business District Nanning, China
Opened
2022
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness LuxeOutside the door
The house
Shangri-LaKarst-inspired glass tower
High above Nanning, this supertall aerie tempers modern glass-and-steel scale with regional Zhuang folk art and domestic courtyard motifs.
What it’s good at
Notable
Goettsch Partners tapered the crystalline skyscraper into an illuminated crown above Nanning.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
its faceted, crystalline geometry was conceived to reflect the limestone mountains of Guangxi.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The tower stands on Minzu Avenue in the ASEAN Business District, with direct access into the MixC mall.
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The rooms
Rooms look over Nanning through full-height windows, accented with woven patterns drawn from local Zhuang textile traditions.
The outdoor pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The terrace lap pool is bordered by glass windbreak fins, looking out over Nanning's parks and lakes.
The spa and gym
Therapists give massages and body treatments at Sheng Spa, and the 71st-floor fitness center looks across the skyline.
Restaurant
Panorama
Nine private dining rooms look over the river, serving Cantonese dishes and regional Guangxi specialties.
At the table
The 68th-floor Lobby Lounge hosts tea ceremonies by day, then mixes evening cocktails under a sculptural illuminated ceiling.
How it began
The 403-meter skyscraper opened in 2022 as the tallest building in Guangxi and the brand's highest global outpost.
Nanning
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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.