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The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou
Guangzhou, China · Ritz-Carlton · Grand Luxury
Opened in 2008 on floors 20 to 38 of a Pearl River New City tower, The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou houses Lai Heen, a Cantonese restaurant that has held a Michelin star without interruption since the Guangzhou guide launched in 2018, the only Ritz-Carlton restaurant in South China with that record. It was the fourth Ritz-Carlton in mainland China, and it stands in the core of Pearl River New City, Tianhe's purpose-built business district, amid a cluster of landmark hotels.
- 351 rooms
- Opened 2008
- Neighborhood: Tianhe District
- Rooms from 538 sq ft (50 m²)
About The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou
- The Ritz-Carlton Guangzhou opened in 2008 as the fourth Ritz-Carlton property in mainland China, occupying floors 20-38 of a modern skyscraper in the emerging Tianhe business district.
- The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou stands at 3 Xing'an Road in the core of Pearl River New City, Tianhe District's purpose-built CBD, amid a cluster of landmark luxury hotels.
History
The Ritz-Carlton Guangzhou opened in 2008 as the fourth Ritz-Carlton property in mainland China, occupying floors 20-38 of a modern skyscraper in the emerging Tianhe business district. It underwent significant renovations including new Premium Rooms in 2018 for its 10th anniversary and Club Lounge/suites in 2021. The property blends classic luxury with contemporary design, serving as a hub in Guangzhou's Pearl River New City amid the city's rapid economic growth as a southern trade center.
The setting
The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou stands at 3 Xing'an Road in the core of Pearl River New City, Tianhe District's purpose-built CBD, amid a cluster of landmark luxury hotels. The Guangdong Museum—a bronze lantern-shaped cultural icon—is just two minutes on foot, and the 530-metre CTF Finance Centre rises three minutes away. Zaha Hadid's Guangzhou Opera House anchors the cultural axis eleven minutes to the west. This micro-location unites unobstructed Pearl River views, proximity to Guangzhou's premier civic institutions, and swift rail access to Hong Kong—the convergence of prestige, culture, and connectivity that draws global luxury brands to this corner of Tianhe.
Restaurants and bars
- Lai Heen — Restaurant · Cantonese · One MICHELIN Star
- Limoni — Restaurant · Italian
- FOODS — Restaurant
- Pearl Lounge — Café
- The Churchill Bar — Bar
- H20 Bar — Poolside
Experiences
- Signature Impact Experience: Preserving the Wetland — Volunteer activity at Haizhu Wetland Park (11 sq km, about 344 plant species): tree planting, invasive plant removal and a 2.5 or 5 km introductory hike.
Amenities
- Ritz-Carlton Spa
- outdoor heated pool
- fitness center
- Club Lounge
- children's recreation
- 24-hour room service
- business center
- concierge
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Tennis
- Fine dining
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star (2026)
- Lai Heen Michelin 1-star (since (2018)
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