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Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou
Guangzhou, China · Mandarin Oriental · Grand Luxury
Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou opened in January 2013 as the first Mandarin Oriental in a downtown mainland China location, integrated into the Taikoo Hui complex at 389 Tianhe Road by Swire Properties, the only hotel in that mixed-use development. Its restaurant Jiang by Chef Fei has held Two Michelin Stars in the Guangzhou Guide for seven consecutive years through 2025, making it the only restaurant in Guangzhou with that distinction.
- 263 rooms
- Opened 2013
- Neighborhood: Tianhe District
- Architect: Arquitectonica
- Interiors: Tony Chi
About Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou
- The hotel was designed by Arquitectonica (Miami) with interiors by Tony Chi and Associates; Tony Chi's interior design for the property won the Interior Design Best of Year Award for 2013.
- Taikoo Hui draws over 30 million shopping visits annually.
- The hotel's spa has held Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star status and the outdoor pool sits on a raised podium above the Taikoo Hui shopping mall, a city-level vantage point unusual in any urban luxury hotel in mainland China.
- The 263-room property sits directly above Shipaiqiao station on Metro Line 3.
History
Mandarin Oriental Guangzhou opened in January 2013 as the first Mandarin Oriental in a downtown location in mainland China and the only hotel in the Taikoo Hui mixed-use complex developed by Swire Properties. Located in the heart of Tianhe's central business district, it offers 263 spacious guestrooms and suites blending modern design with Mandarin Oriental's classic service. The property reinforces Taikoo Hui's role as a hub for business, shopping, and leisure in Guangzhou.
The setting
Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou is integrated into the Taikoo Hui complex at 389 Tianhe Road, directly above one of South China's foremost luxury-retail destinations in the heart of the Tianhe central business district. Shipaiqiao station on Metro Line 3 connects guests to the Pearl River Delta network in minutes, while Guangzhou East Railway Station—gateway for high-speed trains to Hong Kong—is roughly ten minutes by car. Tianhe Road's curated mile of flagship malls, anchored by Taikoo Hui's own designer boutiques, draws the city's most affluent residents and business community, placing the hotel at the precise intersection of luxury retail, seamless transit access, and Tianhe's established financial prestige.
Restaurants and bars
- Jiang by Chef Fei — Restaurant · Cantonese · Chef Li Shing-fong · Two MICHELIN Stars
- Ebony — Restaurant · Grill (prime cuts, seafood, semi-buffet)
- TANG — Restaurant · Chinese
- The Loft — Restaurant
- Mandarin Oriental Cake Shop — Café · Patisserie
- LIÁNG — Bar · Cocktail bar (local traditions, regional spirits)
- The Taikoo Lounge — Café · Afternoon tea
Experiences
- Dragon boat rowing at the 1978 Cultural Creative Town and Rowing Club — Row a dragon boat at the 1978 Cultural Creative Town and Rowing Club, a Travel+Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2023 winner.
- Mandarin Oriental Cake Shop afternoon tea — Iconic afternoon tea with savoury treats, desserts, finger sandwiches and smoked salmon with caviar.
- The Loft whisky and wine bar — Intimate whisky and wine bar offering premium spirits, cocktails and fine cigars.
- Tian Quan Therapy at The Spa — Spa therapy relying on ancient wisdom and modern practice to relieve stress and muscular pain and increase circulation.
- Chinese Bistro TANG — Brings distinctive Chaoshan flavours with Lingnan heritage in a modern social setting.
Amenities
- Spa (Forbes Five-Star)
- outdoor pool
- fitness centre
- sundeck
- Oriental Club lounge
- kids pool
- sauna
- shopping mall access
- Pet-friendly
- Butler service
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
- Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Hotel and Spa
- Interior Design Best of Year Award 2013 (Tony Chi)
- Michelin Guide hotel
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