Lanzhou, ChinaAnning
Sheraton Lanzhou Anning
Dune-inspired business tower
Anning Lanzhou, China
Opened
2024
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
MarriottDune-inspired business tower
Desert dunes inspire this corporate high-rise, which translates Silk Road landscapes into metallic lobby art and flexible worktables.
What it’s good at
Listed
Guest rooms layer blue wood and desert-yellow leather with Majiayao pottery carpet motifs.
Listed
Lobby noodle counter Soo Noodles serves traditional Lanzhou hand-pulled beef noodle bowls.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The lobby's feature wall abstracts the undulating dunes of the Silk Road desert through metallic materials and layered relief.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Yellow River flows just south through Anning District, with the historic 1909 Zhongshan Bridge a short drive downstream.
The rooms
Floor-to-ceiling windows look over the city. Inside, carpets borrow geometric patterns from ancient Majiayao pottery.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The pool and gym
The fifth-floor indoor pool uses an ozone filtration system. Next door, the fitness center has TechnoGym machines.
Restaurant
Daily Social
Chefs cook at open show kitchens across the black-and-white tiled room, serving daily buffets and regional specialties.
At the table
YUE prepares Cantonese and Shandong seafood across 24 private dining rooms, and the lobby cafe serves pour-over coffee.
How it began
The tower opened in 2024 as Sheraton's 100th property in Greater China, marking the brand's debut in Gansu province.
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Our shorthand
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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.