Luxury hotels in China
Compare 26 five-star hotels across China, ranked by verified guest scores and priced from $162 to $9,527 per night. Rosewood Hong Kong tops the list at 9.8/10, followed by Capella Shanghai Jian Ye Li and Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing (both 9.7/10), with Aman, Bulgari, Four Seasons and Ritz-Carlton also represented in Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Hangzhou and Lijiang.
THE RANKING
Hotels ranked by score
BEST IN CATEGORY · CHINA
Category leaders
Value
10.0
The Peninsula Beijing
Beijing, China · The Peninsula
Service
9.9
Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong
Hong Kong, China · Mandarin Oriental
Food
9.9
Rosewood Hong Kong
Hong Kong, China · Rosewood
Location
9.9
Regent Hong Kong
Hong Kong, China · Regent
Rooms
9.8
Mandarin Oriental Qianmen Beijing
Beijing, China · Mandarin Oriental
Ambiance
9.8
Capella Shanghai Jian Ye Li
Shanghai, China · Capella
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the best luxury hotel in China in 2026?
Rosewood Hong Kong ranks highest with a 9.8/10 score, with nightly rates from $830 to $3,575. Capella Shanghai Jian Ye Li and Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing Beijing follow closely at 9.7/10, offering strong alternatives on the mainland.
How much does a 5-star hotel in China cost per night?
Rates across the 26 luxury properties tracked range from $162 at The Portman Ritz-Carlton Shanghai to $9,527 at Amanyangyun's top suite. Most top-rated hotels in Hong Kong and Beijing fall between $500 and $1,500 per night for standard luxury rooms.
When is the cheapest time to visit luxury hotels in China?
July is the cheapest month to book luxury hotels in China, coinciding with hot, humid summer weather and lower business travel. Rates at properties like the Four Seasons Beijing and Shangri-La China World can drop 20-30% below peak-season pricing.
Is Aman Shanghai worth the price?
Amanyangyun scores 7.6/10 with rates from $879 to $9,527, placing it mid-pack among China's luxury hotels despite its premium pricing. Guests rate Rosewood Hong Kong and Capella Shanghai higher at lower entry prices, so Aman is best suited to travelers prioritizing its rural Ming-dynasty villa setting.
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