Luxury Hotels and accommodations, where to stay in Guangzhou

Morgen Mo
1745 Words/7 Minutes, By Morgen Mo, Updated December 25, 2024

Guangzhou is the third-largest city in China. The city consists of 11 districts, with the main attractions and city center located around Yuexiu, Haizhu, Liwan, and Tianhe districts. Therefore, it's recommended to choose hotels in these four districts for convenient access to transportation and sightseeing.

Hotel in Yuexiu District

Top 1: The Garden Hotel 5*

The Guangzhou Garden Hotel perfectly blends Chinese culture with contemporary art. As one of the city’s first historic buildings, it is located in the heart of Guangzhou’s bustling commercial district, offering excellent transport links. The hotel is also one of the first three platinum-rated hotels in China. The Guangzhou Garden Hotel features luxurious rooms, suites, and apartments in an elegant and comfortable environment. It offers 9 multifunctional meeting rooms, an international conference center, and 9 award-winning restaurants, including those honored with Michelin stars. Additionally, the hotel boasts a 21,000-square-meter urban natural garden with an 18-meter double waterfall. The service at the hotel is warm and attentive.

  • Opened: 2019 Number of Rooms: 828
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Tel: +86-20-83338989
  • Address: No. 368, Huanshi East Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou
  • Website: https://www.thegarden.com

Top 2:Yuexiu Hotel Guangzhou, Curio Collection by Hilton 5*

The hotel is located at the foot of the historic Yuexiu Mountain in Guangzhou, overlooking the picturesque Dongxiu Lake. Its prime location puts it within a 10-minute drive of notable attractions such as the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Beijing Road Pedestrian Street, and the Nanyue King Museum. The hotel features a traditional Lingnan style, offering guests a travel experience rich in local cultural heritage. From the windows, you can enjoy views of the historical changes in Guangzhou’s old town and the beautiful scenery of Yuexiu Park. The hotel offers a variety of rooms and suites, all fully equipped, along with amenities such as an 1,800-square-meter gym, an outdoor swimming pool, and a yoga room, ensuring a comfortable stay.

  • Opened: 2023 Number of Rooms: 200
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Tel: +86 20 8310 888
  • Address: 198 Xiaobei Road, Guangzhou, 510045, China
  • Website: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/canqqqq-yuexiu-hotel-guangzhou
  • Nearby attractions: Yuexiu Park, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Beijing Road Pedestrian Street, the Nanyue King Museum.

Hotel in Haizhu District

Top 3: Shangri-La Guangzhou 5*

The hotel is backed by a 5,800-square-meter landscaped garden along the Pearl River, filled with palm trees and other subtropical plants. It features a streamlined outdoor pool of approximately 1,000 square meters and a children's pool. The undulating lawn covers over 2,000 square meters, with koi swimming in the lotus pond. The garden also includes children's favorite facilities such as slides and swings. The hotel is just a 5-minute walk from the Canton Fair Complex, located on Pazhou Island in Haizhu District, at the heart of the city's new business district. It is adjacent to the Guangzhou International Convention and Exhibition Center. A shuttle bus service provides easy access to popular city spots like Party Pier, TaiKoo Hui, and Guangzhou East Railway Station. The nearby tram allows guests to conveniently reach the Pearl River waterfront and Canton Tower, the second tallest tower in the world. Nearby attractions:

Pearl River Night Cruise Exhibition Center Wharf: 746 meters

China Import and Export Fair Complex: 809 meters

Canton Fair Complex: 940 meters

Canton Tower: 4.69 kilometers

Pearl River Night Cruise: 8.4 kilometers

  • Opened: 2019 Number of Rooms: 828
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Address: No.1 Huizhan East Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou
  • Website: https://www.shangri-la.com/guangzhoui/shangrila/

Top 4: InterContinental Guangzhou Exhibition Center 5*

InterContinental Guangzhou Exhibition Center is located along the Pearl River at the Poly Sky Dome Plaza. A modern hotel with a sleek design, offering spacious rooms and top-notch amenities, including a fitness center and an indoor pool. Its design details blend seamlessly, elegantly showcasing the historic port city and local Guangzhou culture. The hotel boasts over 300 spacious rooms with river or city views, five restaurants and bars, and a range of amenities including the InterContinental Spa, a fitness center, an indoor heated pool, and an outdoor poolside platform on the 6th floor with views of the Pearl River.

Nearby attractions:

Pearl River Night Cruise Exhibition Center Wharf: 2.14 kilometers

Canton Fair Complex: 2.38 kilometers

Canton Tower: 6.11 kilometers

  • Opened: 2019 Number of Rooms: 828
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Address: No.828 Yuejiang Middle Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou 510308 China
  • Website: https://www.intercontinental exhibition center.com

Hotel in Liwan district

Top 5: White Swan Hotel Guangzhou 5*

White Swan Hotel Guangzhou, is a historic hotel with a beautiful Victorian-style exterior, offering luxurious rooms and top-notch amenities, including a fitness center and an indoor pool. The hotel boasts over 500 luxurious rooms and suites, along with a grand 2,500-square-meter conference venue. It features a fully-equipped fitness center, a spa, and a beauty center, as well as a selection of creative, stylish brand stores. Guests can enjoy various restaurants and bars, each with its own distinctive design style. Over the years, the hotel has hosted heads of state and government leaders from more than 40 countries, including Queen Elizabeth II. In 2016, the hotel became a member of the 'Luxury Collection' within the 'World Resplendent International Hotels & Resorts' group.

Shamian 240 m

Pearl River Night Cruise 4.71 km

Yongqingfang 1.13 km

Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street 964 m

Beijing Road Pedestrian Street 3.23 km

Guangzhou Sacred Heart Cathedral 2.05 km

Guangdong Museum of Art (Baietan District) 575 m

  • Opened: 1983 Renovated: 2015 Number of Rooms: 520
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Address: No.828 Yuejiang Middle Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou 510308 China
  • Website: https://www.intercontinental exhibition center.com

Top 6: XANA DELUXE Hotel (Guangzhou Yongqingfang Zhongshan 8th Road Subway Station) 4*

The hotel is located next to Guangzhou’s Liwan Lake Park, and is within walking distance to famous attractions such as Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street, Yongqing Fang, and the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall. The surrounding area is a hotspot for local specialty food, and convenient access to transportation is provided with the Zhongshanba Metro Station (Line 5) and Zhongshanba Bus Terminal nearby. This is a stylish, chic, and upscale boutique hotel with nearly 100 elegantly designed guest rooms. Each room is equipped with top-notch amenities, and the hotel’s decor exudes luxury and sophistication. The hotel also provides a self-service laundry room.

  • Opened: 2020 Number of Rooms: 108
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Tel: +86-20-81939888
  • Address: No. 69, Zhongshan 8th ROAD, Liwan district, Guangzhou City, Liwan District, Guangzhou, Guangdong
  • Website: https://www.xanadeluxehotel.com

Hotel in Tianhe district

Top 7: Park Hyatt Guangzhou

Park Hyatt Guangzhou is located in the prime area of Zhujiang New Town, adjacent to the historic Pearl River. It is close to prominent landmarks such as the Canton Tower, Guangzhou Opera House, Guangdong Museum, and Huacheng Square. The hotel offers easy access to Baiyun International Airport and Guangzhou East Railway Station, and is within walking distance of two major metro lines. Combining the long-standing cultural heritage of Lingnan with the refined modern elegance of the park Hyatt brand, the hotel creates an exquisite private residence. Guests can enjoy an extraordinary stay in Guangzhou, with breathtaking views of the Pearl River from the 25-meter indoor heated pool. The well-equipped fitness center is open 24 hours a day.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport - Terminal 2: 38.93 kilometers away, around a 45-minute drive.

Guangzhou East Railway Station: 5.1 kilometers

Zhujiang New Town Metro Station: 120 meters

Canton Tower: 1.38 kilometers

Guangdong Museum: 699 meters

Haixinsha Asian Games Park - Haixinsha Square is 588 meters

Pearl River Night Cruise: 3.56 kilometers

  • Opened: 2015 Number of Rooms: 206
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Address: No.16 Huaxia Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510623, China
  • Website: http://parkhyatt.com.cn

Top 8: Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich 5*

Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich located in Tianhe, Guangzhou's financial and commercial district, A modern hotel with a stylish interior, offering luxurious rooms and top-notch amenities, including a fitness center and an indoor pool. These hotels offer luxurious accommodation and a range of facilities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay in Guangzhou.

This Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich's 493 luxuriously appointed rooms boast state-of-the-art Bose sound technology (bring your mp3 player), and spacious bathrooms with rain showers and television mirrors.

Guangzhou Zoo 1.13 km

Guangzhou Tower 3.67 km

Huacheng Square 2.21 km

Guangdong Provincial Museum 2.82 km

  • Opened: 2011 Number of Rooms: 409
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Address: No.988 Middle Guangzhou Avenue, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510620, China
  • Website: http://sofitelguangzhousunrich.com

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