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Cedric Tan

From centuries old manors to looming skyscrapers, Chengdu’s rapid advance as one of China’s leading destinations has led to the proliferation of luxury hotels across the historic city.
Check out some of the best hotels to check-in to when you visit the Sichuan capital.

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The Temple House

Once an elegant courtyard residence for Qing dynasty (1644–1911) officials, today The Temple House is a hospitality landmark with rooms and suites that feature sumptuously eclectic interiors.
Service orientation at this premier address is top-notch, ask-and-you-shall-receive, and always delivered with a smile.
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Tivano, a trendy restaurant that serves fine Italian cuisine, further augments this superb hotel.
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Wanda Reign Chengdu

Restraint is not a concept that resonates with the Chinese and out of the sheer will to trump down competition with a luxury quotient that is insanely over the top, Wanda Reign Chengdu was built dripping with glare and sparkle from massive crystal chandeliers and 10-metre-high carved jade walls.
The suites are exceptionally plush with massage chairs and decadent bathrooms decked with mother-of-pearl details and 24-carat-gold taps.
River Drunk is an all-suite dining enclave that serves artfully presented Huaiyang cuisine complemented by Chinese teas that cost a mini ransom.
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Fairmont Chengdu

One of the latest entrants to Chengdu’s bustling hospitality sector, Fairmont Chengdu is prudently located at the rapidly developing Tianfu New Area.
The luxury details of the property are not lost to keen eyes – white jade slabs subtly embellish the bathrooms and modern Chinese artworks generously adorn the space.
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An assortment of restaurants offer tempting Japanese and Chinese cuisine to guests in an area not yet thriving with options.
When the spectacularly wrought Manhattan opens in summer this year, this split-level monolith, replete with cigar suites and a massive dance floor, will redefine the nightlife of Chengdu.
JW Marriott Chengdu

In many ways JW Marriott Chengdu is already an exemplary model of what the JW Marriott brand espouses – classic decor, functional designs and an understated sense of luxury much embraced by the corporate tribe.
Among the notable aspects of this property are its spacious and stylish executive suites, all installed with glittering city vistas from the living area to the bathroom, and its Man Ho restaurant, which serves superbly prepared Cantonese and Szechuan entrées that are familiar and comforting.
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The Ritz-Carlton, Chengdu

Raised tall and shiny, the handsome facade of The Ritz-Carlton, Chengdu, prepares one for what to expect from a stay.
Service here is an impeccable coup – from the porters who initiate a great check-in to the housekeeping team that adroitly renders a room spotless.
The rooms and suites may not be as large as newer entrants, but they are comfortable and plush.
Li Xuan is a stunning Chinese restaurant serving fine Cantonese and Sichuan favourites and the spa is an inviting space for massages and hydro-relaxation.
Diaoyutai Boutique Hotel, Chengdu

Located within the famed Broad and Narrow Alley, a historic enclave in Chengdu once reserved for favoured officials of the Qing emperor, the hotel was built by combining two handsome grey-brick villas, with eclectically furnished interiors created by French designers and Chinese artists.
Beautiful accents left untouched include the hotel’s graceful tiled roofs and the artfully restored wooden lattice doors.
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The St. Regis Chengdu

The stylish but minimalist hotel, The St. Regis Chengdu offers a convenient central location, in the middle of the central Jinjiang area.
Its range of enticing attractions include its wonderful, signature St. Regis Butler service (royal accents in luggage packing) – available at any time, day or night – and sterling food and beverage offerings (afternoon tea at Decanter, and evening cocktails with a live jazz singer, who encourages you to sing along), both indoor and outdoor pools, The St. Regis Athletic Club and the Iridium Spa.
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A historic Qing dynasty mansion and 6 other luxury Chinese hotels in Chengdu

A sweeping staircase at Chengdu’s The Temple House, a hotel which blends traditional and modern design.

As development in Chengdu rises up the sky, luxury hotels sprout across the city in haste. Photos by Cedric Tan

Wanda Reign Chengdu

JW Marriott Chengdu

Ritz Carlton Chengdu

Temple House Chengdu Tivano

Fairmont Chengdu

Diaoyutai Chengdu

Look inside Damien Hirst’s US$100,000-a-night Empathy, the world’s most expensive hotel suite

A view of Las Vegas Strip from the Empathy Suite balcony, including Hirst-designed dotted pillars and a private jacuzzi. Photo: Palms Casino Resort

"Here for a Good Time Not a Long Time" (2018) hangs above the bar. Courtesy of Palms Casino Resort

Courtesy of Palms Casino Resort

The Fantasy Tower (center) contains all of the resort's luxury villas and suites. The tower was completed in 2005, not including recent renovations. Courtesy of Palms Casino Resort

One of two massage rooms in the villa, one per master bedroom. Courtesy of Palms Casino Resort

Gordan Ramsay (left) and Peter Bentel (right) at Hirst's launch party. David Becker / Stringer / Getty Images

Another view of the suite's living room, with additional seating. Courtesy of Palms Casino Resort

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Pill wall-covering in one of the villa's 2.5 bathrooms. Pills are a recurring motif in Hirst's work. Courtesy of Palms Casino Resort

A total of 104 inlaid stone butterflies in the marble floors are scattered throughout the Empathy Suite. Courtesy of Palms Casino Resort

Butterflies and spiral patterns commonly appear in Hirst's work. REUTERS/Luke MacGregor

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Rosewood Hong Kong sits prominently inside architectural landmark Victoria Dockside on the Kowloon waterfront.

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One of the suites at Copenhagen’s newly opened Hotel Ottilia, which uses a new automatic disinfectant cleaning technology for cleaning its rooms. Photos: luxurylaunches

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