Romantic Hotels in Chengdu for Couples 8 Stays Where You Close the Door and It's Just the Two of You — Views · Dinner · Couple Spas
If this Chengdu trip is an anniversary, a honeymoon, or just the two of you slipping away — this list is built for exactly that moment. From floor-to-ceiling skyline suites atop the IFS tower, to a hushed Qing-dynasty temple courtyard in the heart of Taikoo Li, to Jin River views at night paired with the CHI spa, all the way to rooftop cocktails under the stars on the 48th floor. All eight are chosen from real review scores of 9.5–9.6/10, and we've weighted what couples actually look for: the room view, a good dinner, a couple's spa, real privacy, and the photo spot you'll remember.
🇨🇳 Chengdu · 8 romantic hotels for couples
⭐ Review score 9.5–9.6/10 across all picks
💰 ¥900–¥2,000+/night (฿4,500–฿10,000+)
💞 Chosen for the couple moment — views · dinner · spa · privacy
💞 Picking the Right Romantic Chengdu Hotel for Your Moment
This is not just another luxury list — it's chosen specifically for couples, honeymoons and anniversaries, because what couples want is different from what a business traveller or a family wants. It isn't only a pretty room; it's a view that makes you gasp when you open the curtains · a dinner where you hold hands across the table · a couple's spa you can unwind in together · and the privacy of closing the door so the world is just the two of you. Chengdu delivers all of it — skyline towers, an ancient temple courtyard tucked among the malls, and the Jin River that turns beautiful at night. How we picked these eight: (1) a review score of 9.5 or above from real verified guests; (2) at least one clear romantic ingredient — a view, dinner, a spa, or genuine privacy; (3) confirmed open and welcoming to international travellers. They're ranked by score, couple atmosphere and the real guest voice — and yes, some overlap our luxury and design lists, but here we tell each one purely from the angle of bringing the right person somewhere special.
How we picked · Verification · Disclosure
This article selects hotels purely from a couples / honeymoon / anniversary angle, on three criteria: (1) a review score of 9.5/10 or above from real verified guests (Diaoyutai ~9.4, but with a clear romantic edge); (2) at least one clear romantic ingredient — a view, dinner, a spa, or genuine privacy; (3) confirmed open and welcoming to international travellers. The list overlaps our luxury and design guides, but here we tell each from the angle of bringing the right person somewhere special. Prices reference the low-mid season, updated 2026 — confirm the live price on an OTA before booking.
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Getting around Chengdu: the Chengdu Metro connects nearly every hotel here — Lines 2/3 run through Chunxi Road/Taikoo Li, home to Upper House and Niccolo · Lines 1/2 meet at Tianfu Square, close to the Ritz-Carlton and St. Regis · Shangri-La sits on the Jin River, a ~10-minute walk to Taikoo Li · Diaoyutai is inside Kuanzhai Alley in the old town · Waldorf Astoria and InterContinental are in the south of the city, an easy Metro/taxi ride into the centre · Tianfu Airport (TFU) is further south; Shuangliu Airport (CTU) is closer · See the full China Travel Guide for details.
🏆 9.6/10 · highest score on the list🏯 Quiet restored Qing courtyard between black towers🛁 Big Studio rooms, marble spa-style bathrooms🌃 Serene even in the busiest district in town
📍 Sino-Ocean Taikoo Li, Jinjiang District (beside Daci Temple · Chunxi Road station Lines 2/3, ~5 min walk)
If you want one place to become the memory of your couples' trip, we'd point here first — Upper House (formerly The Temple House) holds the highest review score on the list at 9.6/10, and it has an atmosphere that's hard to find elsewhere: a restored Qing-dynasty courtyard flanked by minimalist black towers, right in the middle of Taikoo Li. The magic is that it feels hushed and tucked away even though it sits in the busiest district in the city. The Studio rooms are far larger than a typical hotel room, with marble spa-style bathrooms easily big enough for two. Guests consistently describe service that quietly understands couples, and you can step out the door straight into dinner in Taikoo Li. The one thing to know: it's the priciest stay here, and it's a boutique, not a big resort with everything under one roof.
💡 Tip: if the budget stretches, the Temple Suite has a separate spa-style bathroom that's the dreamiest for couples. The old name The Temple House still lingers in several booking apps — if the new name doesn't come up, search the old one, it's the same place. Mention an anniversary when you book; they often arrange a small touch.
👍 Pros
✓ 9.6/10 from over 2,188 real guest reviews
✓ Quiet Qing-dynasty courtyard in a buzzing district — very private
✓ Large Studio rooms with marble spa-style bathrooms
✓ Step straight out into dinner and shopping in Taikoo Li
👎 Things to note
✗ Priciest on the list, ¥2,000–3,800+/night, higher over Chinese holidays
✗ A boutique, not a big resort with a full spa and pool in one building
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Luxury 5★ · Skyline suites · Atop the IFS tower
Niccolo Chengdu (成都尼依格罗酒店)
★ 9.5/10⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐~5,652 reviews · 9.5/10
🏙️ Floor-to-ceiling skyline suites · stunning at night
🚇 Chunxi Road (Lines 2/3) with mall entrance inside IFS · above Taikoo Li
⭐ 9.5/10 · 5,652 reviews🏙️ Skyline suites atop the IFS tower, full-glass views🍸 High-floor dinner and cocktails with panoramic views🐼 Ride down to photograph the IFS climbing panda
Want a suite where you open the curtains and the whole city is below you — Niccolo sits atop the IFS tower above Taikoo Li, with high-floor suites and full-glass skyline views that turn into a moment couples remember at night. The design is sleek and contemporary, and the N2 Grand Temple View rooms look straight down onto Daci Temple and Taikoo Li from above — the prettiest angle in the building. Downstairs is the IFS mall with luxury brands and excellent restaurants for a celebration dinner, and the tower is home to the famous giant climbing panda sculpture every couple stops to photograph. Over 5,652 reviews back up how consistent it is. The thing to know: if you want old-town courtyard charm, this is a modern skyscraper, a different mood from Upper House, and the lobby and mall get crowded over holidays.
💡 Tip: book an N2 Grand Temple View or higher — the Daci Temple view at night is what couples pay up for and it's worth it. Reserve one of the high-floor restaurants ahead for your celebration dinner.
👍 Pros
✓ 9.5/10 from 5,652 reviews — consistent in the luxury set
✓ Skyline suites atop the IFS tower with full-glass high-floor views
✓ High-floor dining and cocktails ideal for a celebration
✓ Ride down to photograph the famous IFS climbing panda
👎 Things to note
✗ Starts at ¥1,400 and climbs over Chinese holidays
✗ A modern skyscraper, not an old-town courtyard mood
✗ In the shopping heart — lobby and mall get crowded on holidays
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Luxury 5★ · Butler + dinner · Jinjiang
The St. Regis Chengdu (成都瑞吉酒店)
★ 9.5/10⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐High review volume · 9.5/10
🤵 Personal butler · a celebration where you don't lift a finger
⭐ 9.5/10 · service guests rave about🤵 Personal butler attending to every detail🍽️ Strong in-house dining for a celebration meal🛁 Marble bathrooms, larger-than-usual rooms
📍 Central Jinjiang District, between Tianfu Square and Chunxi Road (Tianfu Square station Lines 1/2 / Chunxi Road Lines 2/3)
If you want the anniversary to be one where someone handles everything for you — St. Regis is built on the personal butler service that's the brand's signature, and guests rave about how it's done. The location is central Jinjiang, between Tianfu Square and Chunxi Road, walkable to both. Rooms are larger than usual with marble bathrooms, and there's good in-house dining for a celebration meal you don't have to leave the building for. The butler can book a restaurant, set up a surprise, or arrange something special for a couple. It scores 9.5/10 from a high volume of reviews. The mood here is polished classic luxury, service-led. The thing to know: in-house food and drinks are pricey, and the design leans classic rather than the flashier design-hotel look.
💡 Tip: use the butler — tell them in advance what you're celebrating and they'll arrange an in-room surprise or book a special meal. A Grand Deluxe facing Tianfu Square has a better view than a standard room.
👍 Pros
✓ 9.5/10 · butler service guests praise repeatedly
✓ Butler arranges surprises and celebration dinners for couples
✓ Good in-house dining for a meal without going out
✓ Central — walkable to both Tianfu Square and Chunxi Road
👎 Things to note
✗ In-house food and drinks are pricey
✗ Classic-luxury design rather than a flashy design hotel
✗ Rates rise and rooms fill fast over Chinese holidays
⭐ 9.5/10 · Forbes Five-Star🍸 FLAIR sky bar for cocktails over the city💆 In-house spa to unwind together🏙️ High-floor rooms looking down over Tianfu Square
Want a night that ends with cocktails on a sky bar as the city turns to a million lights — the Ritz-Carlton sits on floors 28–41 over Tianfu Square, and its FLAIR sky bar is a favourite spot for couples to close out the evening. Rooms are spacious with lovely city views, there's an in-house spa to book a treatment and relax together, and the Michelin-listed Li Xuan Cantonese restaurant handles a special meal. It carries a Forbes Five-Star rating and a 9.5/10 from a high volume of reviews, with guests praising the views, breakfast and roomy layouts. It suits couples who like classic luxury with a rooftop-bar moment. The thing to know: in-house food and drink are priced to match the tier, and Tianfu Square is quieter at night than the Chunxi Road area.
💡 Tip: book a table at the FLAIR sky bar around sunset — the city shifts into night lights at its prettiest. If you'd like to unwind together, reserve a couple's spa treatment ahead of time.
👍 Pros
✓ 9.5/10 · backed by a Forbes Five-Star rating
✓ FLAIR sky bar for evening cocktails over the city
✓ In-house spa — book a treatment to relax together
✓ Spacious high-floor rooms with Tianfu Square views
👎 Things to note
✗ In-house food and drinks are pricey
✗ Tianfu Square is quieter at night than the Chunxi Road area
✗ Rates rise and rooms fill fast over Chinese holidays
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Luxury 5★ · River views + CHI spa · Jin riverside
Shangri-La Chengdu (成都香格里拉大酒店)
★ 9.5/10⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐~11,742 reviews · 9.5/10 · most-reviewed on the list
⭐ 9.5/10 · 11,742 reviews, most on the list🌉 Jin River + Anshun Bridge views by night💆 CHI, The Spa + deep soaking tub in marble bathrooms🚶 ~10 min walk to Taikoo Li
📍 No.9 Binjiang East Rd, on the Jin River, Jinjiang District (~10 min walk to Taikoo Li)
If the view you've both dreamed of is a river at night — Shangri-La sits right on the Jin River, with river-and-Anshun-Bridge views that are the prettiest in the city after dark. The River View rooms face the water through floor-to-ceiling windows, the marble bathrooms have deep soaking tubs you can soak in while looking out, and CHI, The Spa is a favourite for couples to book a treatment together. This is also the most-reviewed hotel on the list at around 11,742 reviews, so the consistency is proven; guests praise the views, breakfast and staff, and it's a ~10-minute walk to Taikoo Li. The thing to know: it's a large 594-room hotel, so the feel is big-box luxury rather than the private boutique mood of Upper House, and you must book a River View room to actually get the river view that's the headline.
💡 Tip: book a River View room only if you want the headline river view — the cheaper City View side misses the Anshun Bridge at night. Reserve a CHI couple's treatment for the early evening before dinner.
👍 Pros
✓ 9.5/10 · 11,742 reviews — most on the list, proven consistency
✓ Jin River and Anshun Bridge views, beautiful by night
✓ CHI, The Spa + deep soaking tubs in marble bathrooms
✓ ~10-minute walk to Taikoo Li
👎 Things to note
✗ A large 594-room hotel — big-box feel, not a private boutique
✗ You must book the River View side for the headline river view
✗ Rates rise and rooms fill fast over Chinese holidays
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Luxury 5★ · 48th-floor pool + rooftop bar · south of the city
Waldorf Astoria Chengdu (成都华尔道夫酒店)
★ 9.5/10⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Many positive reviews · ~9.5/10
🌃 48th-floor pool + rooftop cocktails under the stars
🚇 Chengdu High-Tech Zone (south of the city) · Metro/taxi into the centre
🌃 48th-floor swimming pool with city views🍸 SIP rooftop bar for cocktails under the stars💆 Luxury in-house spa💞 Staff arrange in-room romantic set-ups for couples
📍 Chengdu High-Tech Zone (south of the city · Metro/taxi into the centre)
This one's for couples who love a high vantage point and cocktails under the stars — Waldorf Astoria Chengdu has a swimming pool on the 48th floor and the SIP rooftop bar for cocktails over the city at night. It's a five-star in the High-Tech Zone to the south, with spacious, spotless rooms, lovely views and a luxury in-house spa. What couples mention most is staff who help stage a romantic in-room set-up — one guest review describes successfully surprising their wife because the team helped prepare it. It's backed by many positive reviews and ranks near the top of the city. The thing to know: the location is in the south, away from Taikoo Li and the old town, so you'll take the Metro or a taxi into the centre — it suits couples who'd rather spend their time inside a luxury hotel than walking the old quarters. (Note: this photo shows the Chengdu skyline the hotel sits in, not the hotel building itself.)
💡 Tip: mention what you're celebrating when you book — the Waldorf team is known for helping stage in-room set-ups for couples — and head up to the SIP rooftop bar in the evening for a cocktail to close the day.
👍 Pros
✓ 48th-floor pool + SIP rooftop bar for cocktails with city views
✓ Luxury in-house spa to unwind together
✓ Staff help stage romantic in-room set-ups for couples
✓ Spacious, spotless rooms with lovely views, Waldorf Astoria brand
👎 Things to note
✗ Southern location, far from Taikoo Li and the old town
✗ Better for couples focused on hotel time than exploring old quarters
🏮 Heritage Sichuan courtyard inside Kuanzhai Alley🎨 French-Oriental design by Bruno Moinard🛁 Latticework balconies + soaking tubs in suites🤫 Quiet and private in a buzzing old town
📍 Inside Kuanzhai Alley, Qingyang District (old town · Kuanzhai Alley station Line 4)
If your other half loves old-town charm over skyscrapers — Diaoyutai Boutique Hotel sits inside Kuanzhai Alley among the heritage Sichuanese courtyard houses, a courtyard property designed by French designer Bruno Moinard that blends French romance with a serene Oriental courtyard. The suites have carved latticework balconies and soaking tubs in the bathroom, and guests describe it as quiet and tucked away even though it's in the middle of a bustling quarter — with attentive service, and mentions of birthday cakes, welcome drinks and warm care. Step out in the morning and you're a few paces into Kuanzhai Alley for tea and photos of the old houses. It's the most private boutique on the list after Upper House. The thing to know: it's a small boutique with no big pool or gym, and Kuanzhai Alley is busy with day-trippers by afternoon. (Note: this photo shows the Kuanzhai Alley quarter the hotel sits in, not the hotel building itself.)
💡 Tip: book a suite with a soaking tub and latticework balcony for a couple. Wander Kuanzhai Alley early morning or late evening when it's quieter — far more romantic than the crowded afternoon.
👍 Pros
✓ French-Oriental heritage Sichuan courtyard — very private
✓ Suites with carved latticework balconies and soaking tubs
✓ Quiet, in the heart of Kuanzhai Alley old town
✓ Warm, attentive service; one minute's walk into Kuanzhai Alley
👎 Things to note
✗ A small boutique with no large pool or gym
✗ Kuanzhai Alley is busy with day-trippers by afternoon
✗ Rates rise and rooms fill fast over Chinese holidays
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Luxury 5★ · Spa + tea house · south of the city
InterContinental Chengdu Century City (成都世纪城天堂洲际大饭店)
★ 9.5/10⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐~3,786 reviews · 9.5/10
💆 Full-service spa + serene tea house · warm service
🚇 Near Wuhou / Century City (south of the city) · Metro/taxi into the centre
⭐ 9.5/10 · 3,786 reviews💆 Full-service spa — massage, scrub, aromatherapy🍵 Serene tea house above the breakfast restaurant💞 Warm service guests praise repeatedly
📍 Century City area near Wuhou / Sichuan University (south of the city · Metro/taxi into the centre)
If your idea of romance is calm and unwinding together — InterContinental Century City scores 9.5/10 from over 3,786 reviews and has a full-service spa for booking a massage, scrub and aromatherapy together. What guests fall for is the tea house above the breakfast restaurant, full of trees, shade and ornate detail like a hidden garden in the middle of the city. The service here is repeatedly praised for being warm, attentive and patient — it's a luxury hotel that has stood the test of time in Chengdu. The location is the Century City area to the south, near Wuhou and Sichuan University. The thing to know: there's no swimming pool here (a few guests note it), so it's spa-led rather than pool-led, and being in the south you'll take a ride into the centre. (Note: this photo shows the Wuhou district the hotel sits in, not the hotel building itself.)
💡 Tip: book a couple's spa treatment ahead — the spa, not a pool, is the highlight here — and sit with afternoon tea in the tea house, a quiet corner for two.
👍 Pros
✓ 9.5/10 from 3,786 reviews — consistent
✓ Full-service spa — book a massage, scrub or aromatherapy together
✓ Serene tea house like a hidden garden in the city
✓ Warm, attentive service guests praise repeatedly
👎 Things to note
✗ No swimming pool (a few guests note it) — spa-led instead
✗ Southern location — a ride into the centre / Taikoo Li
✗ Rates rise and rooms fill fast over Chinese holidays
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Compare 8 Romantic Chengdu Hotels 2026 — For Couples
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Hotel
Stars
Score
Price/night
Location / Metro
Couple highlight
1
Upper House Chengdu
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
9.6
¥2,000+
🏯 Taikoo Li · temple courtyard + black cube · 5 min walk
Private courtyard
2
Niccolo Chengdu
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
9.5
¥1,400+
🏙️ Atop the IFS tower · above Taikoo Li
Skyline suites
3
The St. Regis Chengdu
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
9.5
¥1,300+
🤵 Central Jinjiang · walk to Tianfu Sq + Chunxi Rd
Butler + dinner
4
The Ritz-Carlton, Chengdu
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
9.5
¥1,300+
🍸 Over Tianfu Square · FLAIR sky bar
Sky bar + spa
5
Shangri-La Chengdu
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
9.5
¥900+
🌉 On the Jin River · 10 min walk to Taikoo Li
River view + CHI spa
6
Waldorf Astoria Chengdu
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
9.5
¥1,400+
🌃 High-Tech Zone (south) · 48F pool + rooftop bar
Rooftop under stars
7
Diaoyutai Boutique Hotel
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
9.4
¥1,200+
🏮 Inside Kuanzhai Alley · quiet Sichuan courtyard
Private courtyard
8
InterContinental Century City
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
9.5
¥800+
💆 Century City (south) · spa + tea house
Full-service spa
Find the Romantic Chengdu Hotel That Fits Your Moment
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You want maximum privacy and a hushed temple / courtyard mood
→ Upper House Chengdu (formerly The Temple House) 9.6/10 · Qing-dynasty courtyard + black towers in Taikoo Li · ¥2,000+ — or the Sichuan courtyard boutique in Kuanzhai Alley, Diaoyutai Boutique Hotel ~9.4/10 · French-Oriental design · ¥1,200+
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You want a full-glass skyline suite, stunning at night
→ Niccolo Chengdu 9.5/10 · atop the IFS tower, N2 Grand Temple View rooms over Daci Temple at night · ¥1,400+ — and ride down to photograph the climbing panda
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You want river views at night with a couple's spa
→ Shangri-La Chengdu 9.5/10 · 11,742 reviews · River View rooms over the Jin River + Anshun Bridge · CHI spa + deep soaking tubs · ¥900+ (book the River View side)
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You want someone to handle every detail and a fuss-free celebration dinner
→ The St. Regis Chengdu 9.5/10 · personal butler to arrange surprises and special meals · central Jinjiang · ¥1,300+
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You want to end the night with rooftop cocktails
→ The Ritz-Carlton, Chengdu 9.5/10 · Forbes Five-Star · FLAIR sky bar over Tianfu Square + spa · ¥1,300+ — or a 48th-floor pool + SIP rooftop bar at Waldorf Astoria Chengdu ~9.5/10 · ¥1,400+
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You want to focus on unwinding together — spa and calm above all
→ InterContinental Chengdu Century City 9.5/10 · 3,786 reviews · full-service spa + a serene tea house · ¥800+ (no pool — spa-led)
📌 Note: prices are in ¥ (CNY) · exchange reference ¥1 ≈ ฿5 (always check before booking) · prices shown are low-season starting rates and can rise with season and holidays (especially Golden Week and Chinese New Year) · always confirm the live price on Trip.com / Agoda / Booking before booking · hotels without a full review page on our site yet (Waldorf Astoria · Diaoyutai · InterContinental Century City) can be booked via the OTA buttons · scores and reviews are compiled from real guest reviews, not a Wherebest assessment · Article by Wherebest.com
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ — Common Couple Questions About Romantic Chengdu Hotels
❓ Which hotel on the list is the most romantic for couples?
On privacy and atmosphere, <strong>Upper House (formerly The Temple House · 9.6)</strong> comes first — a hushed Qing-dynasty temple courtyard in the heart of Taikoo Li, with large Studio rooms and marble spa-style bathrooms · for full-glass city views, choose <strong>Niccolo</strong> atop the IFS tower · for river views at night, choose <strong>Shangri-La</strong> on the Jin River · for a private old-town courtyard, choose <strong>Diaoyutai Boutique Hotel</strong> in Kuanzhai Alley — pick by what your dream moment together looks like.
❓ Which hotels have a couple's spa to unwind together?
Several have an in-house spa — <strong>Shangri-La</strong> has CHI, The Spa, popular for couple's treatments · <strong>The Ritz-Carlton</strong> has an in-house spa plus a sky bar · <strong>Waldorf Astoria</strong> has a luxury spa with a 48th-floor pool · <strong>InterContinental Century City</strong> is the most spa-focused (massage, scrub, aromatherapy) but has no swimming pool. We'd recommend booking a couple's treatment ahead, especially over holidays.
❓ Which one has the best views for dinner or photos?
Full-glass city views come from <strong>Niccolo</strong> atop the IFS tower (the N2 Grand Temple View rooms look over Daci Temple at night) · river views at night come from <strong>Shangri-La</strong> (River View rooms over Anshun Bridge) · rooftop cocktail bars with city views come from the <strong>Ritz-Carlton</strong> (FLAIR bar) and <strong>Waldorf Astoria</strong> (the high SIP bar + a 48th-floor pool). All are great for couple photos and a romantic dinner.
❓ We're celebrating an anniversary / honeymoon — how do we book to get a surprise?
The trick is to <strong>tell the hotel in advance when you book</strong> what you're celebrating — <strong>St. Regis</strong> has a personal butler who can arrange an in-room surprise and book a special meal · <strong>Waldorf Astoria</strong> has guest reviews describing the team staging a romantic in-room set-up · <strong>Diaoyutai</strong> has mentions of cakes and welcome drinks. Most are happy to help if you ask ahead, and you should book a good-view room or suite early, especially over holidays.
❓ Which area should we choose to be near romantic walks?
For couples who want to walk, shop and find dinner straight away, choose <strong>Chunxi Road/Taikoo Li (Jinjiang)</strong> — Upper House and Niccolo are right there, with shopping and restaurants out the door · for an old-town tea-house mood, choose <strong>Kuanzhai Alley</strong> (Diaoyutai) · Shangri-La is riverside, a ~10-minute walk to Taikoo Li · Waldorf Astoria and InterContinental are in the south, better for couples focused on a luxury hotel stay than exploring the old quarters, with a Metro/taxi ride into the centre.