The 5 Best Luxury Hotels in Nanjing
Lake views above Xinjiekou, a hot spring bath in a former quarry or a loft above the metro: we find the right one among the luxury hotels in Nanjing for every guest, with personal advice. Every suitespot booking comes with free breakfast for 2, a room upgrade subject to availability, hotel credit and VIP service – benefits worth over €500.
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The best-known hotels in Nanjing
Downtown, lakeside or hot springs? This overview shows the best hotels in Nanjing with their location, suitespot score and nightly price. Our tip: if you want Xuanwu Lake and Purple Mountain outside your window, stay at The Ritz-Carlton Nanjing; if you are after peace and a hot spring bath of your own, book the Banyan Tree Nanjing Garden Expo in Tangshan.
| Hotel | Location | suitespot score | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andaz Nanjing Hexi | Shazhou | ★ 4.4/5 | 137 € |
| Banyan Tree Nanjing Garden Expo | Jiangning | ★ 4.4/5 | 264 € |
| The Ritz-Carlton Nanjing | Xinjiekou | ★ 4.6/5 | 327 € |
| InterContinental Nanjing | Xuanwumen | ★ 4.1/5 | 116 € |
| Shangri-La Nanjing | Gulou | – | 117 € |
Your guide to the best luxury hotels in Nanjing
The Ritz-Carlton Nanjing · XinjiekouThe luxury hotels in Nanjing are either high above the rooftops or out in the green. For views of Xuanwu Lake and Purple Mountain, we recommend The Ritz-Carlton Nanjing on floors 38 to 62 of a tower in Xinjiekou, with a club lounge and a rooftop bar. If you are after peace and warm spring water, head out to Tangshan and the Banyan Tree Nanjing Garden Expo, where every room comes with its own hot spring bath.Looking for something different among the best hotels in Nanjing? If you like loft-style rooms and a rooftop bar with DJs, stay at the Andaz Nanjing Hexi in Hexi, right above the metro. And if you want to taste Huaiyang cuisine with a Michelin star, book the Shangri-La Nanjing by Xuanwu Lake.
At no extra cost: booking through suitespot costs the same as booking direct with the hotel – the benefits come on top, free of charge.
New in Nanjing since 2020: loft rooms, hot spring baths in a quarry and lotus lanterns
In April 2023 the Andaz Nanjing Hexi opened in Nanjing IFC, a KPF tower in the Hexi business district. Singapore’s Avalon Collective designed the rooms like lofts, with sloped ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows facing the Yangtze or the skyline. On the sixth floor, Tavern has a 1,000-square-meter garden terrace among the high-rises, and the minibar with local snacks is complimentary.
Andaz Nanjing Hexi · ShazhouA completely different stay awaits at the Banyan Tree Nanjing Garden Expo, which opened in 2021 in a disused granite quarry on Tangshan. All 115 rooms have their own hot spring bath fed by the Tangshan springs, facing the cliffs; Cheng Chung Design furnished the interiors on a theme of cocoon and rebirth.
Since June 2020, The Ritz-Carlton Nanjing has welcomed guests on floors 38 to 62 of Deji Plaza, with interiors by Design Studio SPIN. Every evening at sunset, the hotel invites you to the Lotus Lantern Ritual with locally grown Yuhua green tea, high above the lights of Xinjiekou.
Spa & wellness in Nanjing’s luxury hotels: hot springs in a quarry, lotus and Yuhua stones
Hot springs: At the Banyan Tree Nanjing Garden Expo, the Tangshan geothermal springs feed eleven indoor and outdoor pools. The Banyan Tree Spa has six treatment rooms in the valley of the old quarry and uses locally sourced ingredients, and the indoor pool looks out onto greenery.
Banyan Tree Nanjing Garden Expo · JiangningA spa above the city: At The Ritz-Carlton Nanjing, the spa has eight treatment rooms, including two couple’s suites. Treatments use local lotus flowers and mineral-rich Yuhua stones polished smooth by the Yangtze; there is also a yoga studio and an indoor pool. At the Shangri-La Nanjing, CHI, The Spa occupies an entire floor, with nine treatment rooms, treatments inspired by Chinese philosophy and a health club with an indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna and steam rooms.
- Breakfast for two, every day
- Room upgrade subject to availability
- Hotel credit, e.g. US$100
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP service and personal advice
- Points and status in the hotel programme
Swimming in the city: If swimming is a priority at your 5-star hotel in Nanjing, the Andaz Nanjing Hexi has an indoor pool heated year-round, plus a vitality pool, with city views. The InterContinental Nanjing in Zifeng Tower also has an indoor pool.
Dining in Nanjing’s luxury hotels: Huaiyang cuisine with a Michelin star, roast duck and a bar on the 62nd floor
Huaiyang cuisine: At the Shangri-La Nanjing, Jiangnan Wok · Yun holds one Michelin star in 2025 and 2026 for refined Huaiyang cuisine. Next door, Jiangnan Wok has ten private dining rooms, and at Café Xuan, designed by Super Potato, the buffet includes Nanjing roast duck.
Shangri-La Nanjing · GulouNanjing and Canton: At The Ritz-Carlton Nanjing, Pin Ning Fu has some 50 dishes from Nanjing and the neighboring provinces on its menu, and Dai Yuet Heen serves classic Cantonese cuisine. Right at the top, on the 62nd floor, the FLAIR rooftop bar mixes cocktails, boutique gins and whiskeys and serves tapas with a view over the city.
High up in Zifeng Tower: This is where the InterContinental Nanjing has its Chinese restaurant Summit on the 76th floor and, above it on the 78th floor, the Prime steakhouse with a martini bar and cigar lounge. The Nebula Lounge opens onto the outdoor observation deck on the 45th floor.
At no extra cost: you pay the same rate as booking direct with the hotel – the suitespot benefits come on top, free of charge.
With a DJ or in the green: On the roof of the Andaz Nanjing Hexi, on the 31st floor, Meet@ serves grilled sharing plates, with cocktail pairings at the chef’s table and DJ sets in the evening. At the Banyan Tree Nanjing Garden Expo, Bai Yun serves Huaiyang dishes and Cantonese classics behind screens patterned after the Tangshan forest.
More comfort on the club floor
At The Ritz-Carlton Nanjing, the Club Lounge is on the 58th floor, open around the clock, with five culinary presentations a day, including the hotel’s signature afternoon tea. At the Shangri-La Nanjing, the Horizon Club Lounge spans two stories starting on level 40, with breakfast, cocktails and a personal concierge. Let us know if you would like a club category – we will request it for your dates.
Award-winning luxury hotels in Nanjing: a Michelin star, Forbes stars and the history of a quarry
Awards: Michelin stars go to restaurants, not hotels. One Michelin star is held by Jiangnan Wok · Yun at the Shangri-La Nanjing; Jiangnan Wok in the same hotel is recommended by the MICHELIN Guide, and Black Pearl awarded it one diamond in 2026. The Ritz-Carlton Nanjing holds four stars in the Forbes Travel Guide.
The Banyan Tree Nanjing Garden Expo tells its history through its setting. Granite was quarried on Tangshan in the 1990s, after which the quarry, about 1.1 kilometers long and 240 meters wide with walls up to 140 meters high, lay derelict. In 2021 the resort brought the valley back to life, and today a waterfall tumbles over the cliff edge.
- Breakfast for two, every day
- Room upgrade subject to availability
- Hotel credit, e.g. US$100
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP service and personal advice
- Points and status in the hotel programme
At the Shangri-La Nanjing, the plum blossom, the city flower, runs as a motif throughout the hotel, and the lobby features a sculpture by Xiao Xiaoqui.
Where to stay in Nanjing: Xinjiekou, Xuanwu Lake, Hexi or Tangshan – the right location for your 5-star hotel
Nanjing is big, and our hotels are spread across four very different areas. None of them is at the Confucius Temple or on the Qinhuai River, but from Xinjiekou the lanes in the south are just as quick to reach by metro or taxi as Purple Mountain in the east. So choose your luxury hotel in Nanjing by the view you want to wake up to.
InterContinental Nanjing · XuanwumenXinjiekou: In the downtown business and shopping district, you stay at The Ritz-Carlton Nanjing on the top floors of Deji Plaza, with views of Xuanwu Lake and Purple Mountain. Lukou airport is about 40 minutes away by car, and the hotel offers its own car service.
Gulou by Xuanwu Lake: The Shangri-La Nanjing overlooks the lake, Nanjing Railway Station is about ten minutes away by car, and the Lobby Lounge leads into a 3,000-square-meter garden. The InterContinental Nanjing is in Zifeng Tower on Gulou Square; in its Open Suites, glass-walled bathrooms face the lake.
- Breakfast for two, every day
- Room upgrade subject to availability
- Hotel credit, e.g. US$100
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP service and personal advice
- Points and status in the hotel programme
At no extra cost: you pay the same rate as booking direct with the hotel – the suitespot benefits come on top, free of charge.
Hexi: In the new business district to the west, toward the Yangtze, the Andaz Nanjing Hexi stands in Nanjing IFC, directly above Yuantong metro station on Lines 2 and 10.
Tangshan in Jiangning District: Southeast of the city, the Banyan Tree Nanjing Garden Expo sits in the Jiangsu Garden Expo Park, in a valley beneath a waterfall. Ideal for a few quiet days after the city.
Our travel advisors’ insider tip
In Nanjing, city and hot springs combine well. Spend your first nights at The Ritz-Carlton Nanjing with views of Xuanwu Lake and Purple Mountain, then treat yourself to two nights at the Banyan Tree Nanjing Garden Expo with a hot spring bath right by your room. We are happy to plan both stays and the transfer in between for you.
What a night at a 5-star hotel in Nanjing costs – and what is included
Prices start at 115 € at the InterContinental Nanjing and go up to 326 € at The Ritz-Carlton Nanjing; the Banyan Tree Nanjing Garden Expo sits in between from 263 €. The table shows all five hotels by location; you will find today’s rates and availability in the hotel list further down.
| Luxury hotel | From | suitespot benefits from | suitespot score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xinjiekou | |||
| The Ritz-Carlton Nanjing | 326 € | 1st night | ★ 4.6/5 |
| Gulou by Xuanwu Lake | |||
| Shangri-La Nanjing | 116 € | 1st night | – |
| InterContinental Nanjing | 115 € | 1st night | ★ 4.1/5 |
| Hexi | |||
| Andaz Nanjing Hexi | 136 € | 1st night | ★ 4.4/5 |
| Tangshan (Jiangning) | |||
| Banyan Tree Nanjing Garden Expo | 263 € | 1st night | ★ 4.4/5 |
What is included everywhere: daily breakfast for two, plus early check-in and late check-out subject to availability, from the first night. Upgrades are subject to availability on arrival, at the Andaz Nanjing Hexi already at booking, though not from a room to a suite. A welcome gift awaits everywhere except at the InterContinental.
Hotel credits are the same at four hotels: 100 US dollars at the Andaz, the Banyan Tree, the Ritz-Carlton and the InterContinental, and 50 US dollars at the Shangri-La Nanjing.
Points and status count at every one of the five luxury hotels in Nanjing, across five different programs: World of Hyatt at the Andaz, ALL (Accor) at the Banyan Tree, Marriott Bonvoy at the Ritz-Carlton, IHG One Rewards at the InterContinental and Shangri-La Golden Circle at the Shangri-La.
Travel season: In spring the plum trees blossom on Purple Mountain, in summer lotus flowers cover Xuanwu Lake, and in autumn the plane-tree avenues downtown turn golden. In winter, the Tangshan hot springs are especially inviting. Book early for Golden Week in early October and for Chinese New Year, when lanterns glow along the Qinhuai.
How long to stay: Three nights at a 5-star hotel in Nanjing give you a day on Purple Mountain, one for Xuanwu Lake and the city wall, and an evening at the Confucius Temple; add two nights in Tangshan and it becomes a short round trip.
The hotels in Nanjing at a glance
What sets the hotels in Nanjing apart – from their opening year to the spa:
| Hotel | Opened | Pool | Spa | Club lounge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andaz Nanjing Hexi | 2023 | ✓ | – | |
| Banyan Tree Nanjing Garden Expo | 2021 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| The Ritz-Carlton Nanjing | 2020 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shangri-La Nanjing | 2014 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Earn points & use your status in Nanjing
In Nanjing, each of our hotels has its own program: World of Hyatt at the Andaz Nanjing Hexi, ALL (Accor) at the Banyan Tree Nanjing Garden Expo, Marriott Bonvoy at The Ritz-Carlton Nanjing, IHG One Rewards at the InterContinental Nanjing and Shangri-La Golden Circle at the Shangri-La Nanjing. Because suitespot books direct rates, you earn points and status nights as usual.
| Program | Hotels | Examples in Nanjing |
|---|---|---|
| ALL (Accor) | 1 hotel | Banyan Tree Nanjing Garden Expo |
| IHG One Rewards | 1 hotel | InterContinental Nanjing |
| Marriott Bonvoy | 1 hotel | The Ritz-Carlton Nanjing |
| Shangri-La Golden Circle | 1 hotel | Shangri-La Nanjing |
| World of Hyatt | 1 hotel | Andaz Nanjing Hexi |
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Frequently asked questions about luxury hotels in Nanjing
What does a night at a 5-star hotel in Nanjing cost?
Prices start at 115 € at the InterContinental Nanjing and go up to 326 € at The Ritz-Carlton Nanjing. The Andaz Nanjing Hexi starts at 136 €, the Banyan Tree Nanjing Garden Expo at 263 €. At all five hotels, the price includes breakfast for two.
Which is the best luxury hotel in Nanjing?
If you are looking for a 5-star hotel in Nanjing, choose by the kind of trip. For lake views, a club lounge and a rooftop bar downtown we recommend The Ritz-Carlton Nanjing, for peace and a hot spring bath by your room the Banyan Tree Nanjing Garden Expo in Tangshan, and for loft rooms and a rooftop bar in Hexi the Andaz Nanjing Hexi. Tell us about your plans, and our travel advisors will personally recommend the right hotel.
Which luxury hotel in Nanjing is in Xinjiekou?
The Ritz-Carlton Nanjing, on floors 38 to 62 of Deji Plaza in the heart of the Xinjiekou business and shopping district, with views of Xuanwu Lake and Purple Mountain.
Is there a luxury resort in Jiangning District?
Yes, the Banyan Tree Nanjing Garden Expo in Tangshan, in the Jiangsu Garden Expo Park southeast of the city. It sits in a former quarry, all 115 rooms have their own hot spring bath, and eleven pools are fed by hot springs.
Which luxury hotels in Nanjing overlook Xuanwu Lake?
The Ritz-Carlton Nanjing in Xinjiekou with views of the lake and Purple Mountain, the Shangri-La Nanjing overlooking the lake and the InterContinental Nanjing in Zifeng Tower, whose Open Suites have glass-walled bathrooms facing the lake.
Which hotel in Nanjing has a Michelin-starred restaurant?
The Shangri-La Nanjing: its Jiangnan Wok · Yun holds one Michelin star in 2025 and 2026 for Huaiyang cuisine. None of our hotels in Nanjing holds a Michelin Key, the award for hotels as a whole.
Which luxury hotels in Nanjing have a pool?
Our recommendations: the Banyan Tree Nanjing Garden Expo with eleven hot spring pools and an indoor pool, the Andaz Nanjing Hexi with a heated indoor pool and a vitality pool, The Ritz-Carlton Nanjing with an indoor pool in the spa and the Shangri-La Nanjing with an indoor pool, whirlpool and sauna in its health club.
Which luxury hotels in Nanjing are new?
The Andaz Nanjing Hexi opened in April 2023, the Banyan Tree Nanjing Garden Expo in 2021 and The Ritz-Carlton Nanjing in June 2020.
Which luxury hotel is in the Hexi district?
The Andaz Nanjing Hexi in Nanjing IFC, directly above Yuantong metro station (Lines 2 and 10), with views over the city toward the Yangtze.
Can I earn points at the luxury hotels in Nanjing?
Yes, at all five: World of Hyatt at the Andaz Nanjing Hexi, ALL (Accor) at the Banyan Tree Nanjing Garden Expo, Marriott Bonvoy at The Ritz-Carlton Nanjing and IHG One Rewards at the InterContinental Nanjing, plus Shangri-La Golden Circle at the Shangri-La. Since you book the direct rate through suitespot, points and status nights are credited as usual.
Which luxury hotels in Nanjing have suites with a view?
At the InterContinental Nanjing, the Open Suites with glass-walled bathrooms look out over Xuanwu Lake. The Ritz-Carlton Nanjing has 32 suites on floors 38 to 62, and the Shangri-La Nanjing has 26 suites in its tower by the lake.
What is the most expensive hotel in Nanjing?
At the top end is The Ritz-Carlton Nanjing, from 326 € per night, followed by the Banyan Tree Nanjing Garden Expo at 263 €.
