“A stylish hotel in booming Chengdu. Clever design transforms old bones into a swish modern hotel, with a choice of beautiful bars and restaurants on site.”
“A stylish hotel in booming Chengdu. Clever design transforms old bones into a swish modern hotel, with a choice of beautiful bars and restaurants on site.”
Hotel Review
The centrepiece of The Temple House is a restored Qing dynasty courtyard, which opens to a small rolling lawn and tall glass tower of rooms. Soothing public spaces flow indoors and out, with traditional brickwork and wood carvings at every turn. The rooms are spacious with high tech touches, subtle lighting, neutral colour schemes, and extra plush beds. Dining options break from the city’s fiery Sichuan cuisine and include an Italian restaurant, an all-day bistro, and a lovely vegetarian teahouse. Special mention goes to the Jing Bar for classic cocktails indoors or out. The gloriously tranquil lower level features a gym, pool, and spa.
Written by Meredith Santonelli
Recommended For
- City Style
- A place where culture and high-end luxury meet in perfect unison. Definitely the spot to be in Chengdu.
- Wildlife Area
- Head out of the city to Wolong National Park to visit Chengdu's most famous resident, the panda.
- Designer Shopping
- Walking distance from Sino-Ocean Taikoo Li shopping district packed full of designer stores.
- Local markets
- Wander through Jinli Street market and search for locally made handicrafts.
- Sights nearby
- Visit Tianfu Square at night time which looks spectacular all lit up.
- Luxury
- Contemporary
- Romantic
- Quiet
- Family Suites
- Designer
- Sit-out Terrace
- Child friendly
- Spa
- Restaurant
- Historic
- Chic
- Gym
- Disabled access
- Wellbeing
- Traditional
Facilities
- Swimming Pool
- Indoor pool
- Bar
- Wifi
- Business Centre
- Parking
- Shops
- Family Suites
- Hot Tub
- Meeting Room
- No pets
- Library
- Bicycle hire
- Sit-out Terrace
- Child friendly
- Spa
- Restaurant
- Garden
- Gym
- Room service
- Disabled access
- Suites
- Air conditioning
- Concierge
Activities
- Wildlife Area
- Head out of the city to Wolong National Park to visit Chengdu's most famous resident, the panda.
- Designer Shopping
- Walking distance from Sino-Ocean Taikoo Li shopping district packed full of designer stores.
- Local markets
- Wander through Jinli Street market and search for locally made handicrafts.
- Sights nearby
- Visit Tianfu Square at night time which looks spectacular all lit up.
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The Temple House
Chengdu has scads of five-star hotels but few as sophisticated as the boutique Temple House. Combining both old and brand-new buildings, it's a totally 21st-century Chinese hotel, balancing local culture with hi-tech. Al fresco, international dining is made even more pleasurable by the remarkably soigné staff.
Originally published by The Telegraph (view article)
