Zhengzhou, ChinaJinshui
Sofitel Zhengzhou International
Glass-domed atrium tower
Jinshui Zhengzhou, China
Renovated
2016
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Luxe ClassicOutside the door
The house
AccorGlass-domed atrium tower
A six-story glass dome illuminates the central atrium, shaping an airy French-inspired outpost for visiting diplomats and travelers.
What it’s good at
Listed
French designer Pierre Maciag centered the tower around a dramatic six-story skylit atrium.
Listed
Full-service hospitality backed by an indoor heated pool, sauna facilities, and spa bodywork.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Inside, the mood shifts entirely: a six-story atrium lobby, 220 rooms trimmed in gold-toned cabinetry, and two restaurants with little in common.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Zijingshan Park sits next door, and the 3,600-year-old earthen Shang dynasty walls rise just down the street.
The rooms
Rooms come finished with gold-toned cabinetry, and higher floors look straight out across the city.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The pool and gym
An indoor heated pool sits beneath an illuminated vaulted ceiling, and an adjoining gym provides cardio and resistance gear.
Restaurant
Dome Brasserie
An indoor Parisian streetscape with lampposts and awnings sits beneath the glass dome, serving East-meets-West dishes.
How it began
The hotel long served as Henan's foreign-affairs residence, hosting visiting royalty such as the Queen of Thailand.
Zhengzhou
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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.