The Best Hotels to Book in Shenzhen

Despite its status as a shopping and entertainment city, Shenzhen also offers luscious green areas
Despite its status as a shopping and entertainment city, Shenzhen also offers luscious green areas | Courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton, Shenzhen / Booking.com

Shenzhen is a rapidly growing city in the Southern part of China. Tourists, businessmen, and businesswomen flock here daily, flooding the streets with people in need of a place to stay during their trip. Luckily, Shenzhen offers travellers a multitude of sleeping arrangements; from 5-star skyscraper hotels to chic boutique hotels, the city’s got it all. In this article you’ll find the best hotels in the city, bookable with Culture Trip.

1. The Ritz-Carlton, Shenzhen

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A suite at the Ritz-Carlton, Shenzhen with a large double bed and sitting room with sofas and a coffee table
Courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton, Shenzhen / Booking.com

It is hard to go wrong when booking a room at The Ritz-Carlton, and this branch, located in the Central Business District in Shenzhen, will not disappoint. Guests staying at this Ritz-Carlton will enjoy a 5-star experience during their entire stay. With a perfect location for both tourists and business people, as well as incredible amenities (a full-service spa, nightclub, multiple pools and hot tubs, a 24-hour fitness centre, and a handful of restaurants and bars), this hotel’s guests enjoy quite an experience. For traveling families, The Ritz-Carlton offers childcare and activities for younger guests, making it an enjoyable stay for everyone.

2. Shangri-La Hotel Shenzhen

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A twin double room with two armchairs facing a thin coffee table, a desk and views over the city at Shangri-La Hotel Shenzhen
Courtesy of Shangri-La Hotel Shenzhen / Booking.com

Shangri-La Hotels are well known for a reason; being a 5-star chain hotel attracts a lot of attention from travellers. The hotel’s high ratings come not only from their sleek decor, but also from their killer amenities. Shangri-La Hotel offers guests practically everything they could want, including a selection of restaurants to child care. Not only is the hotel excellent, but so is its location. The Shangri-La Hotel in Shenzhen is located in the heart of the city, just minutes away from popular destinations.

3. Grand Skylight Hotel Shenzhen

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A twin room with flower-patterned carpet, a desk and views over the city at Grand Skylight Hotel Shenzhen
Courtesy of Grand Skylight Hotel Shenzhen / Booking.com

Located in the Central Business District in Shenzhen, the Grand Skylight Hotel has terrific ratings, as well as incredible views. Travellers have quick access to both tourist attractions and the city centre. From many of the hotel’s windows, guests get a breathtaking view of Shenzhen’s city; skyscrapers can be seen at eye-level, and below, a bustling city. On top of all of this, the Grand Skylight Hotel has its own spa services, bar, and two of its own restaurants, giving guests the ultimate hotel experience.

5. Hui Hotel

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A restaurant area with comfortable grey-coloured seating, hanging lights and chandeliers at Hui Hotel
Courtesy of Hui Hotel / Booking.com

It doesn’t get much more fabulous than the Hui Hotel in Shenzhen. From the outside, the building is white and rectangular with random cube-like formations protruding from its sides. From the inside though, the building is captivating in a different way, with glossy floors and earth-tones throughout, and some of the most elegant furniture around. On top of this, the hotel is also located near Shenzhen’s city centre, making it convenient for travellers looking to experience all that the southern China city has to offer.

6. Sunshine Hotel Shenzhen

Golf Hotel

Staying at this hotel feels similarly to staying at a resort; the Sunshine Hotel Shenzhen is a tourist’s paradise. This colossal building is equipped with its own nightclub, restaurants and lounges, indoor swimming pool, outdoor tennis court, and even a golf course. Guests enjoy the luxury of having everything they could possibly want in one place. The Sunshine Hotel’s amenities, modern rooms, helpful staff, excellent location, and delicious food make it one of the best hotels in all of Shenzhen; when traveling, be sure to keep this hotel in mind!

7. Shenzhen Bay Kapok Hotel

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A corner sofa in front of a coffee table and television, with floor-to-ceiling windows looking out ver the water and mountains at Shenzhen Bay Kapok Hotel
Courtesy of Shenzhen Bay Kapok Hotel / Booking.com

From the outside, Hotel Kapok and its surroundings are stunning; the hotel itself is oddly shaped and metallic-looking, and it is surrounded by cityscape, mountains, and the Shenzhen Bay. From the inside, guests have the pleasure of looking at the beautiful scenery outside or intricate decor inside. Guests staying here have access to never-ending amenities, a garden area and a rooftop terrace overlooking both the bay and city. Staying at Hotel Kapok will not be a disappointment.

8. Grand Hyatt Shenzhen

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A sofa area in view of the wall-mounted television, with a stylish seating area and business desk in a suite at Grand Hyatt Shenzhen
Courtesy of Grand Hyatt Shenzhen / Booking.com

Staying at a Grand Hyatt is a 5-star experience and Grand Hyatt Shenzhen proves to be no different. Surrounded by skyscrapers, this hotel guarantees breathtaking views of the heart of the city, especially at night when the sun sets over the buildings and city comes alive with light and colour. Being in the middle of everything gives this hotel a convenience factor like no other; everything a tourist could want or need is either located in the hotel itself, or right outside its doors. For a traveler looking to truly experience Shenzhen, this is a perfect home base.

9. JW Marriott Hotel Shenzhen Bao'an

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The reception desk with large glass windows and marble flooring at JW Marriott Hotel Shenzhen Baoan
Courtesy of JW Marriott Hotel Shenzhen Bao'an / Booking.com

For an airport hotel, the JW Marriott in Bao’an, Shenzhen is the best. Suitable for both solo travellers and families, the JW Marriott is an amazing time, as it includes a full-service spa experience and high-quality food and drinks from their restaurant and lounge. When it comes to families, the JW Marriott in Bao’an supplies fun for everyone; children have access to an exclusive children’s club, which is equipped with a ball pit and play area, and the entire family can enjoy a day at the hotel’s rooftop pool area. All-in-all, the JW Marriott’s airport hotel is the perfect place to stay before or after a flight.

10. Shenzhen Castle Hotel

Golf Hotel

The large Shenzhen Castle Hotel, with a view of the surrounding golf course and lakes
Courtesy of Shenzhen Castle Hotel / Booking.com

The hotel’s name is a not-so-subtle indicator of just how luxurious it is. Equipped with its own sprawling golf course, outdoor tennis court, indoor and outdoor pools, and nightclub, the Shenzhen Castle Hotel’s guests have a hard time getting bored while staying here. Did we mention that it also has its own full-service spa and three of its own restaurants on site? Between the amenities offered and its eager staff, the Shenzhen Castle Hotel has a way of making guests feel like royalty.

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