Xinjiekou Nanjing, China
Opened
2020
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Design LocalOutside the door
The house
MarriottSky-high literary salon
High above the Xinjiekou business district, evenings begin with a ceremonial lotus lantern ritual in the residential-style lounge.
“The hotel has placed books on literature, art, history and the city itself in each of the rooms.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
A dedicated 58th-floor Club Lounge provides five daily culinary presentations and panoramic city views.
Notable
Design Studio SPIN balances five Chinese elemental principles through subtle woven bamboo finishes and floor-to-ceiling skyline vistas.
Notable
Sunset lotus lantern rituals and room libraries honor Nanjing's storied Qinhuai River and UNESCO literary heritage.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
The 295 rooms and 32 suites all have city, Xuanwu Lake, or Purple Mountain views; interiors by SPIN translate five Chinese elemental principles into material choices.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set directly atop Deji Plaza in downtown Xinjiekou, premier shopping sits downstairs with historic Xuanwu Lake just to the north.
The rooms
Floor-to-ceiling windows frame views of Xuanwu Lake and Purple Mountain, complemented by woven bamboo textures and curated local book collections.
The pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
A 40th-floor heated lap pool sits framed by stone pillars, steps from a 24-hour gym with sweeping city views.
The spa
High on the 40th floor, treatments draw on local rain flower stones and lotus essences across private skyline suites.
Restaurant
The Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge
On the 58th floor, guests gather for five daily food presentations alongside wide views toward Purple Mountain.
At the table
Dining spans Cantonese dim sum at Dai Yuet Heen, regional Jiangnan dishes at Pin Ning Fu, and cocktails at FLAIR.
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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.