Best luxury hotels/resorts outside of cities in mainland?
Feb 13, 2023, 8:00 am
#1
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Best luxury hotels/resorts outside of cities in mainland?
I am currently in the mainland and was recently thinking of vacationing at Six Senses Qing Cheng Mountain, but just when I was about to book, saw that IHG benefits arent available. Currently reconsidering since that lowers the value proposition significantly for me.
So, hoping to crowdsource herewhat are your favorite luxury hotels/resorts in the mainland outside of cities? Bonus points if Marriott, IHG, or Hilton. Thanks in advance for the recommendations 😃
So, hoping to crowdsource herewhat are your favorite luxury hotels/resorts in the mainland outside of cities? Bonus points if Marriott, IHG, or Hilton. Thanks in advance for the recommendations 😃
Feb 13, 2023, 9:45 am
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I am currently in the mainland and was recently thinking of vacationing at Six Senses Qing Cheng Mountain, but just when I was about to book, saw that IHG benefits arent available. Currently reconsidering since that lowers the value proposition significantly for me.
So, hoping to crowdsource herewhat are your favorite luxury hotels/resorts in the mainland outside of cities? Bonus points if Marriott, IHG, or Hilton. Thanks in advance for the recommendations 😃
So, hoping to crowdsource herewhat are your favorite luxury hotels/resorts in the mainland outside of cities? Bonus points if Marriott, IHG, or Hilton. Thanks in advance for the recommendations 😃
Dont bother spending top dollar for luxury in China, never worth it IMHO.
Feb 14, 2023, 1:04 am
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Agree you'll find better value and service in Thailand or the Philippines, but since that wasn't your question:
- JW Marriott Anji. Close to Shanghai. Close to activities like rafting (though in Anji it's more like a theme park ride, but still fun). Downside is that it's a resort so doesn't have a lounge
- Hyatt at the foot of the Great Wall. These range from rooms to whole villas. Very nice environment, and can hike to the Great Wall (I've written a review, should be in the Hyatt section)
- Various Hainan Marriotts. These range from lower mid-tier (Four Points Wanning) to mid-tier (Sheraton Sanya) to Luxury (St. Regis / Ritz) so you have your pick. Again, these are resorts so no lounge and generally no upgrades (I got upgraded to a huge ocean-front suite though at the Four Points, on a 6-night stay no less!)
- If you like skiing, the Hyatt Regency at Changbaishan is quite nice. Worth it to use points to book a suite. The lounge is quite nice too
Feb 14, 2023, 11:47 pm
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Gotta disagree with you on the Commune at the Great Wall. Granted I went last year at off-peak season, but most facilities there were in a state of disuse or utter disrepair. Cannot recommend with any sincerity unless you're specifically looking for a place within walking distance of the Shuiguan section of the wall.
As for my own recommendations, I've stayed mostly at Hyatts here and did enjoy my time at the Park Hyatt Sanya and the Jinmao Resort Lijiang. Both are in high-traffic tourist areas but now might be the time to go, since so many Chinese travelers are letting loose their pent-up demand by hightailing it to Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and so forth.
As for my own recommendations, I've stayed mostly at Hyatts here and did enjoy my time at the Park Hyatt Sanya and the Jinmao Resort Lijiang. Both are in high-traffic tourist areas but now might be the time to go, since so many Chinese travelers are letting loose their pent-up demand by hightailing it to Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and so forth.
Feb 15, 2023, 12:05 am
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Gotta disagree with you on the Commune at the Great Wall. Granted I went last year at off-peak season, but most facilities there were in a state of disuse or utter disrepair. Cannot recommend with any sincerity unless you're specifically looking for a place within walking distance of the Shuiguan section of the wall.
Sad, because it's really got a unique location.
Feb 15, 2023, 7:36 am
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As for my own recommendations, I've stayed mostly at Hyatts here and did enjoy my time at the Park Hyatt Sanya and the Jinmao Resort Lijiang. Both are in high-traffic tourist areas but now might be the time to go, since so many Chinese travelers are letting loose their pent-up demand by hightailing it to Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and so forth.
Feb 16, 2023, 3:21 am
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I am currently in the mainland and was recently thinking of vacationing at Six Senses Qing Cheng Mountain, but just when I was about to book, saw that IHG benefits arent available. Currently reconsidering since that lowers the value proposition significantly for me.
So, hoping to crowdsource herewhat are your favorite luxury hotels/resorts in the mainland outside of cities? Bonus points if Marriott, IHG, or Hilton. Thanks in advance for the recommendations 😃
So, hoping to crowdsource herewhat are your favorite luxury hotels/resorts in the mainland outside of cities? Bonus points if Marriott, IHG, or Hilton. Thanks in advance for the recommendations 😃
- Intercontinental 1000 Island Lake Resort (Qiandaohu) - near-ish Hangzhou
- Intercontinental Sanya Bay, Hainan
- Banyan Tree Zhuhai
- Banyan Tree Yangshuo
- Hilton resort Dali, Yunnan - didn't actually stay here in the end, but looked good when I was researching
- Several international chain resorts around Jiuzhaigou, Sichuan - again, never made it here (flights to the local airport were terrible during covid), but looked like there were a few good options.