Conrad Urumqi

Character and identity

Rising 32 stories above Urumqi's central business district, the Conrad reads as a sleek glass tower with interiors that nod to the city's Silk Road past. Expect jewel-toned fabrics, embroidered cherry blossoms and cranes, and a 37th-floor Sky Lobby Lounge wrapped in bamboo lattice work over double-height windows, with emerald marble floors catching the light. Rooms are generously sized with full seating areas and black-and-white marble bathrooms. The modern Chinese restaurant reworks Uyghur and regional cooking with seven private rooms for business dinners, and a wellness floor adds an indoor lap pool and gym.

Who's it for

Bottom line

This is a business hotel first, with the design polish and view-led public spaces to make it work for leisure too. The Sky Lobby Lounge and Chinese restaurant are the experiential anchors; the rest is competent rather than expansive. Book a higher-floor room for the skyline, time a visit around high tea at the Sky Lobby, and reserve a private dining room if you're entertaining.