Hefei, ChinaSwan Lake
The Langham, Hefei
Polished skyline tower
Swan Lake Hefei, China
Opened
2018
Price
$$$
Rated for
Luxe Wellness DesignOutside the door
The house
LanghamPolished skyline tower
It operates high above the civic district, translating grand European hotel traditions into a gleaming contemporary skyscraper.
What it’s good at
Notable
Laura Tonatto bath amenities and dedicated check-in at the forty-fourth-floor club lounge.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The hotel arrived in 2018, taking floors 31 to 43 of a landmark tower in the city's administrative and cultural district.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Swan Lake and the Hefei Grand Theater are a short drive away across the surrounding Zhengwu District.
The rooms
Rooms begin on the thirty-first floor, with generous layouts and wide glass looking straight out over the city.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The 25.8-meter heated pool sits under a vaulted glass skylight, flanked by limestone columns and cushioned loungers.
The spa
Traditional moon gates open into quiet treatment suites with sunken tubs, where therapists practice Chinese medicine rituals.
The movement studio
Mirrored walls and light wood floors line the movement studio, fitted with exercise balls and a ballet barre.
Bar
The Langham Club
The wood-paneled lounge serves evening cocktails over a dark marble counter, surrounded by plaid carpets and leather armchairs.
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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.