Chongqing, ChinaJiefangbei
The Lixury Hotel -The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
High-altitude neoclassical tower
Jiefangbei Chongqing, China
Opened
2019
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe LocalOutside the door
The house
HyattHigh-altitude neoclassical tower
The concept playfully reinterprets luxury, bringing classical moldings and brass detailing to the high floors of an 80-storey glass tower.
What it’s good at
Listed
Deep-soaking bathtubs and floor-to-ceiling glass overlook the confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing rivers.
Listed
The Brits Restaurant serves live-cooked regional Chongqing specialties at high-altitude open stations.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Rooms come finished with neoclassical moldings, herringbone parquet, and brass fittings, with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the confluence of the Jialing and Yangtze rivers.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
The Jiefangbei pedestrian monument sits outside the entrance, and Hongyadong's cliffside stilt houses are a short walk away.
The rooms
Neutral palettes frame deep soaking bathtubs and separate rain showers set high above the city skyline.
The gym
Cardio machines and strength stations line the 66th floor, looking straight out through floor-to-ceiling windows across the city.
Restaurant
Canton Place
Banquet tables with lazy susans sit beneath brass chandeliers on the sixth floor, serving traditional Cantonese dishes.
The Brits Restaurant
Checkerboard marble floors and petal chandeliers line the 69th floor, where chefs cook Asian dishes against skyline views.
At the table
Red barstools line a marble counter at Zhaoxi Lounge on the 69th floor, serving afternoon tea and evening cocktails.
How it began
The name comes from a bilingual pun, fusing the word luxury with its Chinese phonetic translation, Li Si Rui.
Chongqing
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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.