Guangzhou, ChinaShangxiajiu
voco Guangzhou Shifu
Art-led arcade tower
Shangxiajiu Guangzhou, China
Renovated
2024
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
IHGArt-led arcade tower
Modern art and bright colors animate this tower, set directly above the historic covered arcades of Liwan.
What it’s good at
Listed
A 2024 renovation brings colorful modern art and Lingnan stained-glass accents indoors.
Listed
Traditional Manchurian window patterns and regional Yunnan Pu'er coffee drinks in Liwan.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Voco Guangzhou Shifu makes its home in Liwan, in the historic heart of the city; inside its walls, however, is a very modern hotel, one whose interiors interpret the local cultural history through the lens of contemporary art.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Traditional qilou arcades line the street downstairs, and the colonial avenues of Shamian Island are a short walk away.
The rooms
Wide picture windows look down across the tiled rooftops and busy pedestrian alleys of old Xiguan.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The rooftop pool
On the fourteenth floor, an open-air swimming pool sits beside a garden terrace high above historic Liwan.
At the table
Shifu Court serves contemporary Cantonese dishes under glowing chandeliers, and TOCO café lays out international breakfast buffets.
How it began
The hotel opened in 2006 as the district's original international brand, receiving a full pop-art transformation in 2024.
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Our shorthand
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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.