Zhujiang New Town Guangzhou, China
Opened
2013
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe SocialOutside the door
The house
MarriottLuminous glass spectacle
A 19-meter luminous water wall anchors the soaring atrium, while energetic lounges and dynamic lighting set a lively social tone.
“The asymmetrical W Guangzhou building was designed by architect Rocco Yim, also responsible for the LHT tower in Hong Kong and the Guangdong Museum.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Asymmetrical dark glass architecture encasing a three-story LED waterfall and bold feng shui-inspired public interiors.
Notable
Dedicated 26th-floor club lounge hospitality, 24-hour concierge assistance, and signature guestroom soaking tubs.
Notable
Late-night DJ sets at multi-level Fei nightclub and cocktail hours in the suspended glass WOOBAR.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Wallpaper*.
The W Hotels mix boutique-inspired stylishness with luxury-hotel professionalism and an emphasis on social spaces...
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set in Zhujiang New Town, the tower sits steps from Huacheng Square and the glowing high-rises along the Pearl River.
The rooms
Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the district skyline, paired with deep-soaking bathtubs and mood lighting across high-floor quarters.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The pool, spa, and gym
The heated indoor pool plays music underwater beside a vertical living wall, and the top-floor spa adds vitality pools.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
I By Inagiku
Chefs prepare kaiseki, sushi, and teppanyaki beneath an undulating wooden ceiling sculpture that sweeps over the dining room.
Bar
WOOBAR
Revolving mustard stools surround a circular metallic counter, where bartenders shake cocktails beneath a soaring mirrored grid.
At the table
The Kitchen Table lays out international breakfast buffets and all-day dining beneath bright orange pendant lights.
How it began
Opening in 2013 as the brand's mainland China debut, the building features an asymmetrical dark-glass facade with a central city cut-out.
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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.