Jiuzhai Paradise
Grand forest resort with Tibetan and Qiang cultural motifs woven into the architecture and programming. Think contemporary luxury shell with traditional Sichuan soul — carved stone details, embroidered textiles, ethnic costume displays, and nightly folk dance performances sitting alongside a glass-roofed eco-atrium and 12-pool hot spring terrace.
Altitude here is real — plan a light first day and avoid alcohol on arrival
Why It Matters
The only international luxury hotel brand with a full-scale resort positioned as the base camp for Jiuzhaigou Valley — one of China's most dramatic landscapes. The hotel holds the Green Globe 21 Certification for sustainability and has been named twice among China's Top Ten Most Popular Resort Hotels. The Tianyu Spa's 12 terraced hot spring pools, all mountain-facing, are a genuine draw in their own right. It has also won the Golden Pillow Award.
A massive steel-and-glass structure rising out of dense Sichuan forest at roughly 2,600 meters above sea level, the InterContinental Jiuzhai Paradise is the gateway resort for Jiuzhaigou Nature Reserve — a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its surreal, vividly colored travertine pools. The architecture is an unlikely combination: ultra-modern glass dome housing an indoor atrium with ancient trees, a pond, and every restaurant on-site, surrounded by residential wings fanning out into the forested hillside. At 979 rooms and sprawling across 150,000 sq m of floor space, this is emphatically not a boutique retreat — but its layout, with wings separated from the central hub, creates more privacy than the scale suggests.
Where You'll Stay
6 room types available
Classic Rooms
The entry-level rooms at 33 sq m — functional and clean, with all the InterContinental standard kit (minibar, in-room safe, satellite TV, tea/coffee maker, bath amenities). Mountain and forest views are standard throughout the property. Hair dryer, slippers, bathrobe, and 24-hour room service included.
King, Twin, or Double · 33 sqmClub InterContinental Rooms
Club-floor access unlocks the Club InterContinental Lounge on the second floor — which seats 80 and includes a 20-seat meeting room, two network rooms, and a mini-library. Quick check-in and check-out, plus complimentary business services. Views of the surrounding mountains from the lounge are a highlight.
One Bedroom Suite
Running 74–98 sq m, these suites deliver a proper living room separation — seating area, work desk, electric fireplace in select units, and a large bathroom with both soaking tub and rainforest shower. The mountain views here are genuinely impressive, especially from the king bedroom. This is what long-stay guests or those celebrating a trip should aim for.
King · 86 sqmPremium Rooms
Larger than the classics at 38–53 sq m, the Premium tier adds more floor space and includes the Club InterContinental room variants. This is where IHG loyalty members often land on upgrades. Some configurations include a second single bed, making them workable for families of three. Rooms incorporate Tibetan and Qiang cultural design details.
King, Twin, Double/Single combination, or Double · 45 sqmPresidential Suite
The hotel's grand suite. Specific sizing not publicly listed but referenced as the flagship accommodation. Full butler service, all suite amenities, and the property's best mountain vistas.
Two Bedroom Suite
The largest standard suite configuration at 116 sq m — king bed in the master, double bed in the second room, making it the top pick for families or two-couple groups. Full suite amenities apply.
King and Double · 116 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
5 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The concierge desk arranges transportation and tickets to Jiuzhaigou Valley National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site, ~35 mins drive) and Huanglong Scenic Area. Both parks are the primary reason most guests are here.
Tibetan and Qiang traditional costumes available for complimentary use in the hotel lobby. Good for photos against the eco-atrium backdrop.
An on-site museum inspired by ancient Qiang villages, showcasing local cultural heritage. One of the hotel's more distinctive permanent features.
Nightly cultural performances at The Plaza restaurant / Guza Square. Performers in authentic ethnic costumes. Guests can join the interactive Guozhuang circle dance. Running from November 2025 through November 2027 as a listed hotel event — effectively a nightly staple.
A 20-minute forest trail walk directly from the hotel leads to the 4A-rated Ganhaizi Scenic Area — wetlands, plateau meadows, and animals including horses and alpacas. No transport needed.
On-site entertainment facilities including an indoor game room and a dedicated children's play area — making the property workable for families.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Full business services: copying, fax, printing, office supplies, secretarial services, interpretation/translation. Supplemented by the Club InterContinental Lounge with its own 20-seat meeting room.
3,916 sq m of total meeting space — comprehensive conference facilities for groups and events.
Late check-out available on request — subject to availability.
Around-the-clock room service for all guests.
The hotel's centrepiece — a soaring glass dome housing ancient trees, flowers, a pond, and all of the main restaurants in an indoor garden setting.
Free, controlled-access self-parking for hotel guests. 50 wheelchair-accessible spaces. 4 EV charging stations (charged by time).
4 EV charging spaces on-site, charged on time basis.
State-of-the-art fitness centre with weight-training machines, accessible to all guests.
12 terraced hot spring pools under a glass roof with mountain views. The resort's signature wellness feature — no standard lap pool exists on the property.
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