Originally Posted by
moondog
IHG simply doesn't work in China, guys; apart from HK, they don't have a single cool hotel. SPG is also pathetic, but they do have convenient properties in BJ and SH.
That will depend on your preferences. A "cool" hotel? I'm undecided about the greater evil - staying at a W and all these pseudo-chique hotels (erm, Ren, erm) or a yurt. I'm probably too old for this stuff.
IHG has an immense coverage in China, Accor comes in close.