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Accommodation
We use a range of hotels within China, but our preferred choices are a selection of good 4- and 5-star hotels that are generally recognized as among the best in their class in each city. Listed here are some of those in the most popularly visited cities. Other similar hotels may be substituted.
For those seeking something different, we can also offer more individual and character accommodation in China, often reflecting local traditions or historical styles. These are highlighted as 'character hotels' in the list below.
For hotels in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia see Indochina hotels
BEIJING
5* Grand Hyatt Hotel
1 East Chang An Avenue, Beijing; tel: 010-85181234
www.beijing.grand.hyatt.com
Our opinion: One of Beijing's top international hotels offering deluxe comfort and a wealth of facilities in a central location.
 TripAdvisor review
5* Prime Hotel
2 Wangfujing Avenue, Beijing; tel: 010-58169999
www.primehotel.cn
Our opinion: Comfortable Chinese-managed 5-star hotel within walking distance of Forbidden City.
TripAdvisor review
5* Marco Polo Parkside Hotel
78 Anli Road, Beijing; tel: 010-59636688
www.marcopolohotels.com/hotels/china/beijing/marco_polo_parkside/index.html
Our opinion: Newly built 5-star hotel near to Bird's Nest Olympic stadium offering good value for money.
TripAdvisor review
5* Oriental Bay Hotel
26 Anwai Xibinhe Road, Dongcheng District, Beijing; tel: 010-58139988
www.hotelorientalbay.com
Our opinion: Good value modern 5-star hotel in north central area of Beijing.
TripAdvisor review
5* Cote Cour Hotel SL Character hotel
70 Yanyue Hutong, Dongcheng District, Beijing, tel: 010-6512-802
www.hotelcotecoursl.com
Our opinion: Deluxe boutique hotel of only 14 rooms set in courtyard 'siheyuan' house in the 'hutongs' and an intriguing mix of modern and antique style.
TripAdvisor review
4* Novotel Peace Hotel
3 Jinyu Hutong Wangfujing, Beijing; tel: 010 65128833
www.accorhotels-asia.com/3115/detail/default.aspx
Our opinion: Good location for 388-room property offering standard hotel facilities
TripAdvisor review
4* Xixi Youyi Hotel
109 Xidan Bei Dajie, Beijing; tel: 010-59319898
Our opinion: Decent 4-star hotel in good location in Xidan business district to the west of the Forbidden City.
TripAdvisor review
4* Sihe Hotel Character hotel
5 Dengcao Hutong, Dongcheng District, Beijing, tel: 010-5169-3555
www.sihehotel.com/en/index.asp
Our opinion: One of the best of Beijing's 'hutong' hotels, set in late 17th century courtyard house and with rooms furnished in antique Chinese style.
TripAdvisor review
4* Double Happiness Courtyard Hotel Character hotel
37 Dongsisitiao, Beijing; tel: 010-64007762
www.hotel37.com
Our opinion: Another stylish courtyard hotel, with well furnished and equipped rooms in traditional style.
TripAdvisor review
SHANGHAI
5* Eton Hotel
535 Pudong Avenue, Shanghai; tel: 021-38789888
www.theetonhotel.com
Our opinion: Top quality new 5-star hotel in Pudong offering value for money.
TripAdvisor review
5* Shanghai Ramada Plaza Gateway Hotel
327 Tianyaoqiao Road, Shanghai; tel: 021-33632222
www.ramadaplazaxuhui.com
Our opinion: Modern 5-star hotel in southern Xuhui district.
TripAdvisor review
4* The Bund Hotel
525 Guangdong Road, Shanghai; tel: 021-63522000
www.thebundhotel.com
Our opinion: Comfortable modern superior hotel in central location within walking distance of the Bund and the Nanjing Road.
TripAdvisor review
4* New Westlake HotelCharacter hotel
22 Lane 133, Mao Ming South Road, Shanghai; tel: 021-54655888
www.shanghainewwestlakehotel.com
Our opinion: Excellent value boutique hotel in the heart of the former French Concession.
TripAdvisor review
4* Ruijin Guesthouse Character hotel
118 Rui Jin 2 Road,
Shanghai; tel: 021-64725222
www.ruijinhotelsh.com
Our opinion: English mock Tudor country-house style from 1920s Shanghai set in beautiful gardens in the former French concession.
TripAdvisor review
3* Old House Inn Character hotel
Huashan Lu Lane 351, Shanghai; tel: 021-62486118
www.oldtown.cn
Our opinion: Small boutique hotel in 1930s villa in lane in former French Concession giving a flavour of old Shanghai.
3* Astor House Hotel Character hotel
15 Huangpu Road Shanghai; tel: 021-63246388
www.pujianghotel.com
Our opinion: Shanghai's first Western-style hotel, with the current buildings dating from the early 20th century. Full of atmosphere and character.
TripAdvisor review
XI'AN
5* Sofitel on Renmin Square
319 Dongxin Street, Xi'an; tel: 029-87928228
www.accorhotels-asia.com/5949/detail/default.aspx
Our opinion: Xi'an's top 5-star hotel, the first to reach the 5-star 'platinum' standard.
TripAdvisor review
5* Grand Mercure on Renmin Square
319 Dongxin Street, Xi'an; tel: 029-87928228
www.accorhotels-asia.com/5974/detail/default.aspx
Our opinion: Sister hotel to the Sofitel, and smaller, although you can use the Sofitel's facilities.
TripAdvisor review
5* Grand Park Hotel
12 Xi Duan Huan Cheng South Road, Xi'an; tel: 029-8760 8888
www.parkhotelgroup.com/gpxa
Our opinion: Newly refurbished landmark hotel just outside city walls.
TripAdvisor review
4* Xi'an Hotel
58 North Section, Chang'an Road, Xi'an; tel: 029-87666666
www.xahotel.com/index.htm
Our opinion: Standard 4-star hotel in central location offering a full range of facilities.
TripAdvisor review
GUILIN and YANGSHUO
5* Sheraton Guilin Hotel
15 Bin Jiang Road, Guilin; tel: 0773-2825588
www.sheraton.com/guilin
Our opinion: Guilin's top Western-managed hotel, set by the Li River.
TripAdvisor review
5* Lijiang Grand Waterfall Hotel
1 Shanhu Lu, Guilin; tel: 0773-2822881
www.waterfallguilin.com
Our opinion: Good quality deluxe hotel, recently rebuilt.
TripAdvisor review
4* Bravo Hotel
15 Ronghu Nan Lu, Guilin; tel: 0773-2823950
www.glbravohotel.com
Our opinion: Favourite choice on edge of old town overlooking one of the lakes.
TripAdvisor review
4* New Century Hotel
Pantao Road, Yangshuo; tel: 0773-8829819
www.ysxsj.com
Our opinion: Standard hotel in Yangshuo, offering convenient base.
TripAdvisor review
3* Magnolia Inn
7 Die-Cui Road, Yangshuo; tel: 0773-8819288
www.yangshuomagnolia.com
Our opinion: Simple boutique hotel mixing traditional elements and style with friendly service
TripAdvisor review
3* Yangshuo Mountain Retreat
Gaotian township, Yangshuo; tel: 0773-8777091
www.yangshuomountainretreat.com
Our opinion: Guesthouse on banks of the Yulong River outside of town. Ideal for those seeking peace and simple relaxation in the midst of stunning scenery.
TripAdvisor review
CHENGDU
5* Sofitel Wanda Chengdu Hotel
15 Binjiang Middle Road, Chengdu; tel: 028-66669999
www.accorhotels-asia.com/3717/detail/default.aspx
Our opinion: Deluxe centrally located hotel on the banks of the Funan River.
TripAdvisor review
4* Yinhe Dynasty Hotel
88 Shuncheng Street, Chengdu; tel: 028-86618888
www.yinhedynasty.com/index.php
Our opinion: Good quality 4-star option within walking distance of city centre.
TripAdvisor review
SUZHOU
5* Sofitel Suzhou Hotel
818 East Ganjiang Road, Suzhou; tel: (0512) 68019888
www.accorhotels-asia.com/5953/detail/default.aspx
Our opinion: Modern international hotel incorporating shopping mall in the heart of Suzhou.
TripAdvisor review
5* Nanlin Hotel
Shiquan Street, Suzhou; tel: 0512-68017888
www.nanlin.cn
Our opinion: Luxury 5-star wing of 3-star hotel set around gardens within easy walking distance of main sights.
TripAdvisor review
4* Bamboo Grove Hotel
168 Zhu Hui Road, Suzhou; tel: 0512-65205601
www.bg-hotel.com
Our opinion: Efficient Japanese-run hotel in low-rise buildings in central location within old Suzhou.
TripAdvisor review
4* Pingjiang Lodge Character hotel
33 Liu Jia Xiang, Ping Jiang Qu, Suzhou; tel: 0512-65233888
www.the-silk-road.com/hotel/pingjianghotel/index.html
Our opinion: Character hotel formed from a series of courtyards once the home of a wealthy family, and furnished in traditional antique Chinese style.
TripAdvisor review
HANGZHOU
5* Sofitel Westlake Hotel
333 West Lake Avenue, Hangzhou; tel: 0571-87075868
www.sofitel.com/gb/hotel-5554-sofitel-hangzhou-westlake/index.shtml
Our opinion: Elegant luxury hotel on the shores of Hangzhou's West Lake.
TripAdvisor review
5* Ramada Plaza Haihua Hotel
298 Qing Chun Road, Hangzhou; tel: 0571-7215888
www.ramadahz.com/en/index.asp
Our opinion: Well-located mid-range choice in Hangzhou, near to lake and commercial centre.
SANYA
5* Hilton Sanya Resort and Spa
Yalong Bay National Resort District, Sanya, Hainan Island; tel: 0898-88588888
www.hiltonworldresorts.com/Resorts/Sanya/index.html
Our opinion: One of the best of the beach resorts on Yalong Bay, Sanya's best beach.
TripAdvisor review
5* Mangrove Tree Resort
Yalong Bay National Resort District, Sanya, Hainan Island; tel: 0898-88558888
www.ichotelsgroup.com
Our opinion:Another good Yalong Bay 5-star resort. Less expensive than Hilton or Sheraton.
TripAdvisor review
4* Golden Palm Resort
Yalong Bay National Resort District, Sanya, Hainan Island; tel: 0898-8856998
www.resortgp.com/en/
Our opinion: Best Chinese-managed 4-star resort on Yalong Bay.
TripAdvisor review
4* Holiday Inn Sanya Bay Resort
Sanya Bay Haipo Tourism Zone, Sanya, Hainan Island; tel: 0898-88339988
www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/6c/1/en/hotel/syxsb
Our opinion: Consistently well-reviewed, offering good value for money.
TripAdvisor review
KUNMING
4* New Era Hotel
99 Dongfeng West Road, Kunming; tel: 0871-3624999
www.newerahotelkunming.cn
Our opinion: Modern city centre superior hotel.
DALI
5* Regent Hotel
East Yu'er Road, Dali; tel: 0872-2666666
Our opinion: Modern hotel on the outskirts of old Dali offering the best available option.
3* Landscape Hotel Character hotel
96 Yu'er Road, Dali; tel: 0872-266618
www.landscapehotel.com/new-english/index2.asp
Our opinion: Modern hotel but built and furnished in traditional local style of the Bai people.
LIJIANG
5* Crowne Plaza Hotel Lijiang Ancient Town
276 Xianghe Road, Dayan Town, Lijiang; tel: 0888-5588888
www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/cp/1/en/hotel/ljgac
Our opinion: New 5-star hotel in excellent location in heart of the old town.
TripAdvisor review 5* Treasure Harbour International Hotel
Shangri-la Road, Lijiang; tel: 0888-3116688
www.treasureharbour.cn
Our opinion: Modern 5-star hotel on the outskirts of Lijiang.
TripAdvisor review
4* Jiannanchun Hotel/Yinxiang Gucheng Wenyuan Character hotel
8 Guangyi Road, Dayan Town, Lijiang; tel: 0888-5102222
www.hoteljnc.com
Our opinion:In the heart of the old town, and built in traditional Naxi courtyard style.
PINGYAO
3* Dejuyuan Inn Character hotel
43 Xi Da Street, Pingyao; tel: 0354-5685266
www.pydjy.net/lshg0.htm
Our opinion:19-room inn furnished in antique style in old courtyard within the city walls.
3* Changyifeng Inn Character hotel
102 Nan Da Street, Pingyao; tel: 0354-5680285
www.pycyf.com/bgjj0.htm
Our opinion:Larger inn of 44 rooms, in the heart of Pingyao, furnished in traditional style, including kang platform beds.
ZHONGDIAN
5* Banyan Tree Ringha Resort and Spa Character hotel
Hong Po Village, Jian Tang Town,
Diqing; tel: 0887 828 8822
www.banyantree.com/en/ringha/index.html
Our opinion:Deluxe resort created from traditional Tibetan-style farmhouses.
4* Gyalthang Dzong Character hotel
Diqing; tel: 0887 822 3646
www.coloursofangsana.com/gyalthang/index.htm
Our opinion:Tibetan-style rooms in courtyard setting
4* Songtsam Retreat Character hotel
Songzhulin; tel: 0887 828 5555
www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-7078-songtsam-retreat-at-shangri-la/index.shtml
Our opinion:Recently opened upmarket boutique hotel in the hills overlooking Songzhulin monastery
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