
LN Hotel Five
Design-forward boutique with deep cultural intent. Retro Cantonese meets contemporary restraint — marble floors, black accents, freehand paintings on the walls. Five room motifs across five floors (flowers, daily life, commerce, orchid courtyard, water dancing) make the concept feel thought through rather than decorative.
Rooms are all south-facing, so every guest gets a river view — no need to request a specific room
Why It Matters
The only SLH member in Guangzhou. Sits directly on Yanjiang Road facing the Pearl River, with all 32 rooms south-facing. Won That's PRD Boutique Hotel of the Year in 2017 and Hotel Discovery's Featured Themed Boutique Hotel of the Year. The rooftop bar has retractable glass walls, making it a year-round draw.
A 32-room boutique hotel sitting right on the Pearl River in Guangzhou's historic arts district. Every detail — name, design, floor themes, the rooftop bar — is built around the Chinese Theory of Five Elements. Rooms are all south-facing with river views, done in soft colors and clean marble lines with vintage Cantonese furniture. It's the only Small Luxury Hotels of the World member in all of Guangzhou.
Where You'll Stay
2 room types available
The Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
During Canton Fair periods (April–May, October–November), the hotel runs a complimentary daily shuttle to and from the Canton Fair Complex. Extremely popular with business travelers and books up fast during fair season.
The rooftop bar hosts live music on select evenings. Bands perform on stage alongside the cocktail service, with the Pearl River as a backdrop. Check with the hotel for scheduled nights.
Tianzi Wharf for Pearl River night cruises is a 5-minute walk from the hotel. The hotel offers a Pearl River Cruise Package that includes accommodation plus 2 adult and 1 child cruise ticket. The river itself is lit up at night and cruises are a signature Guangzhou experience.
A private library available to guests — one of the few hotel amenities in Guangzhou of this type. Part of the cultural, arts-district identity of the property.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
One meeting room on-site. Suitable for small business meetings or private events.
Complimentary wireless internet throughout the property — in-room and in all public areas.
Staffed around the clock. English-speaking front desk consistently praised in guest reviews.
Full concierge service. Useful for arranging Pearl River cruises, local restaurant bookings, and Canton Fair logistics.
Laundry and dry cleaning services available.
Available to guests, though on limited hours (not 24-hour).
On-site currency exchange available.
Complimentary private on-site parking exclusively for guests. Self-parking only — no valet. No EV charging available.
The hotel does not have a swimming pool.
Gym on the upper floor with fitness equipment. Compact but functional, positioned with views as a feature.
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