Hefei
Grand, classically elegant luxury tower with strong business hotel DNA. Not boutique, not intimate — but the lake views and service consistency are legitimately impressive. Think sweeping marble lobbies, 24-floor scale, and an executive club lounge 24 stories up with views over the water.
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Why It Matters
The top luxury hotel in Hefei and a standout example of China's investment in world-class hospitality in second-tier cities. Featured by both Tablet Hotels and the Michelin Guide. Ranked #3 of 433 hotels in Anhui on TripAdvisor. Part of the iconic Baili Center twin towers, with a pillarless 2,000 sq m Grand Ballroom and a 600 sq m indoor pool with Swan Lake views.
A 405-room luxury tower opened in 2018, sitting right on the edge of Swan Lake in Hefei's newest business district. The rooms lean classic rather than contemporary — richly figured marble bathrooms, intelligent lighting, Bose sound system, and far-ranging lake views from upper floors. For a city most Western travelers have never heard of, this is genuinely world-class infrastructure. It won Best City Landmark Hotel at the 13th China Best Hotel Awards, and both Tablet Hotels and the Michelin Guide rate it among China's finest in its tier.
Where You'll Stay
4 room types available
Classic Room
50 sq m rooms equipped with intelligent lighting, a digital entertainment system, Bose sound system, rainforest shower, and ergonomic workspace. Minibar, mini refrigerator, tea maker, complimentary bottled water, bathrobe and slippers included. Lake or city views depending on floor and orientation.
1 King Bed or 2 Twin Beds · 50 sqmOne Bedroom Suite
Ranging from 100–150 sq m, these suites offer a separate living area and king bedroom with full marble bathroom. Swan Lake views from the upper floors make these a serious upgrade over standard rooms. Pillow menu available on request.
1 King Bed · 125 sqmPremium Room
58 sq m rooms with king bed and upgraded finishes over the Classic category. Lake views available. Same in-room amenity standard with intelligent lighting, Bose audio, rainforest shower, and ergonomic workspace.
1 King Bed · 58 sqmPresidential Suite
The hotel's flagship accommodation at 300 sq m — a full apartment-scale suite with a king bedroom, expansive living and dining areas, and spa-like marble bathrooms. Sweeping views over Swan Lake. The scale here is genuinely palatial even by major-city five-star standards.
1 King Bed · 300 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
5 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
On-site playground and children's activity programs. Babysitting service also available on request. Children's pool adjacent to the main indoor pool.
Periodic Chinese tea ceremony performances in the Lobby Lounge. A rare cultural touch in a luxury hotel setting — guests can enjoy Hui-style tea traditions alongside the regular tea menu.
Monthly cultural events in the 24th-floor Executive Club, blending local Hefei/Anhui cultural programming with the club's standard privileges. Available to Club-room guests.
Full-service fitness center open 6:30 AM to 11:00 PM. Equipment includes treadmills, stationary bikes, elliptical machines, rower, stair stepper, and free weights. Onsite aerobics instructor and sports trainer available.
Off-site 18-hole championship golf course at Zipengwan International Golf Club, set within a national forest park. Designed by international golf course designer Joe F. Obringer. Hotel can arrange access.
600 sq m indoor heated pool on the 4th floor. Features abundant natural light and panoramic views of Swan Lake and the city skyline. Children's pool available. Poolside lounge chairs and towel service. Lifeguard on duty.
Daily live piano in the Lobby Lounge from 15:00 to 19:40. A genuinely pleasant way to spend a late afternoon with tea or cocktails.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Full business services including printing, copying, fax, scanning, shipping, and office supplies.
Complimentary high-speed WiFi throughout the hotel, including all guest rooms.
Round-the-clock in-room dining available, originating from the COMMUNE All Day Dining kitchen.
Pillarless Grand Ballroom of 2,000 sq m. Extensive additional meeting and conference rooms. State-of-the-art multimedia and AV systems. Banquet facilities totaling over 3,500 sq m.
In-hotel babysitting available on request.
Full gym with cardio machines and free weights. Onsite trainer and aerobics instructor. Open 6:30 AM–11:00 PM. Daily fee: 300 CNY.
A manicured private garden adjacent to the hotel. Quiet and verdant, with Swan Lake visible just across the road.
Complimentary self-parking for hotel guests. Valet parking also available at no charge. Controlled access. 10 EV charging spaces available on level B3.
600 sq m heated indoor pool on the 4th floor. Panoramic Swan Lake and skyline views. Open 6:30 AM–11:00 PM. Daily fee: 260 CNY for non-room-inclusive guests. Children's pool, lifeguard, lounge chairs, and towel service included.
On-site foreign currency exchange service.
Interpretation and translation services available. Languages spoken: English and Chinese.
Dry cleaning pickup/valet service available, including same-day dry cleaning option.
10 EV charging spaces available in parking area B3.
Full-service spa with hydro therapy, massage, sauna, steam bathing, body scrubs, body wraps, facials, and foot baths. Hours: 14:00–00:00.
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