Recommended Hotels & Stays

The hotel's 24-hour English-speaking concierge can arrange guided Great Wall tours, restaurant reservations, and airport transfers — removing every stress from your Beijing visit.

Rosewood's signature "sense of place" philosophy means every detail reflects the city around it. The concierge team is exceptional at crafting Beijing itineraries for first-time visitors — from early-morning Forbidden City access to Great Wall transport.

Everything in Shanghai — The Bund promenade, Yu Garden, the metro network — is within a short walk. The hotel team excels at helping first-time visitors discover the city with confidence.

The Bund location means the most photographed views in Shanghai are literally outside your window. The meticulous, old-world service style feels particularly reassuring for first-time visitors.

Being inside the ancient city walls means Xi'an's most fascinating streets and food markets are immediately outside your door. The concierge team makes booking the Terracotta Warriors visit completely straightforward.

The Bell Tower view rooms give you an extraordinary window into Xi'an's ancient past from the comfort of your bed. The concierge team specialises in curating itineraries for international visitors new to the city.

The sheer spectacle of this complex makes even a rainy afternoon in Chengdu exciting. The hotel's international team makes the city completely accessible for first-time visitors.

The surrounding neighbourhood gives you immediate, comfortable access to authentic local life — teahouses, street food, and Sichuan cuisine at its most genuine. Perfect for curious first-timers who want to experience the real Chengdu.

This hotel makes Guilin completely accessible for first-time visitors — the cruise boats, tour coaches, and transport links are all effortlessly coordinated from the lobby. Waking up to that karst mountain view on your first morning is unforgettable.

This is the kind of hotel that makes visitors fall deeply in love with China's natural beauty. The unhurried pace, outstanding service, and extraordinary surroundings make it perfectly suited to travellers who want to absorb everything at their own pace.

Hangzhou's West Lake is arguably China's most romantic and beautiful scenery, and this hotel places you right at its heart. The legendary service means every aspect of your visit — transport, tours, dining — is effortlessly managed for you.

This resort is ideal for travellers who want to experience China's natural beauty at its most serene. The guided tea ceremony experiences, calligraphy classes, and silk painting workshops offered on-site are memorable and deeply relaxing.

Guangzhou can feel large and complex to first-time visitors, but staying at this level means a dedicated team of experts is entirely focused on making your experience effortless — from airport collection to restaurant bookings.

Dim sum breakfast in the hotel's Cantonese restaurant is a genuine cultural experience in itself — the perfect, comfortable introduction to one of the world's great culinary traditions for first-time visitors.

Staying here gives you immediate access to the sky bridge views, which alone justify the trip to Chongqing. The hotel's location places you perfectly for exploring Hongyadong, Jiefangbei, and the legendary local hotpot scene just minutes away on foot.

Jiefangbei is ground zero for Chongqing life — the hotpot restaurants, the Hongyadong stilted house district, the river cable car, and the metro are all within easy walking distance. The JW Marriott's reliable consistency is a reassuring home base while you explore.

Suzhou's canal network and classical gardens are genuinely magical, and having a comfortable, well-serviced base makes exploring them completely effortless. The hotel organises daily garden tours and silk factory visits for guests.

The hotel's serene, garden-like atmosphere makes Suzhou feel immediately welcoming and manageable for first-time visitors. The gentle pace and beautiful surroundings are perfectly suited to travellers who want to absorb classical China without feeling rushed.

The Peninsula's expert team can guide you through every aspect of Hong Kong — Star Ferry, dim sum restaurants, the Peak Tram, and Kowloon markets — making this exciting, dynamic city feel completely accessible for first-time visitors.

Hotel ICON's brilliant location — steps from the Star Ferry pier, MTR station, and Temple Street Night Market — means you can explore Hong Kong in every direction with ease. Staff are widely praised for being genuinely warm, helpful, and knowledgeable.