Guangzhou, ChinaZhujiang New Town
The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou
Riverfront luxury flagship
Zhujiang New Town Guangzhou, China
Renovated
2021
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Wellness DesignOutside the door
The house
MarriottRiverfront luxury flagship
Polished European grandeur meets traditional Chinese accents, from the imperial embroidery in the lobby to sweeping Pearl River skyline vistas.
“Behind the 40-story glass and steel façade is a regal interior of marble and brocade, an environment of timeless elegance…”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Dedicated club concierges offer five daily culinary presentations alongside evening turndown and personalized guest recognition.
Notable
A 43,000-square-foot wellness floor features eleven treatment suites, mosaic hydrotherapy baths, and a Roman-style outdoor pool.
Listed
Classic European interiors showcase crystal chandeliers, marble bathrooms, swag drapery, and subtle Chinese decorative accents.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Forbes Five-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
The upper floors of a distinctive glass-and-steel tower in Pearl River New City are home to The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou...
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Facing the Pearl River, the hotel places guests steps from Zaha Hadid's Guangzhou Opera House, Huacheng Square, and the Guangdong Museum.
The rooms
Starting on the twentieth floor, rooms pair embroidered coverlets and walk-in closets with marble bathrooms and deep soaking tubs.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated outdoor pool sits among classical stone columns and green living walls on a terrace facing Canton Tower.
The spa
Private treatment suites and French-inspired lounges include mosaic-tiled hydrotherapy baths and steam rooms with stone benches.
The gym
The 24-hour fitness center lines wood-paneled walls with TechnoGym cardio machines, strength stations, and free weights.
At the table
Dining ranges from Michelin-starred Cantonese cooking at Lai Heen to Italian classics at Limoni and single malts at Churchill Bar.
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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.