Chengdu

Although simplicity of design is the guiding aesthetic — think white-on-white linens, bleached-wood floors and black-stone bathrooms — all the creature comforts are accounted for. — Forbes Travel Guide

Enthusiastic staff and an awesomely-scaled lobby contribute to the overall satisfaction of the experience. — Condé Nast Traveler

Overlooking Tianfu Square and the ubiqitious Mao Zedong statute, this hotel has it all from great dining options to a professional spa. — Fodor's

One of the newest additions to the Chengdu luxury hotel scene, Niccolo Chengdu has an enviable location at the International Finance Square. — Forbes Travel Guide

A modern glass tower situated in the city center, the Sofitel Wanda seems to thrive on the consistency of a major international brand. — Fodor's

Set in one of Chengdu’s old-style streets and either quaint or a bit tacky, depending on your point of view. — Rough Guide

Chinese tradition and modern luxury converge at Waldorf Astoria Chengdu. — Forbes Travel Guide

Super-friendly staff, an unbeatable location beside People's Park and big bright rooms make this one of our favourite hostels in the city; not to mention the great rooftop terrace that caps it all off. — Lonely Planet

Step through the steel-and-glass façade into the marble-clad lobby and enter an oasis of unfettered luxury and sophistication. — Forbes Travel Guide

Chengdu's latest five-star hotel is a cocoon of comfort and luxury in the pulsing heart of this rapidly-expanding city. — The Telegraph

Chengdu’s Kempinski Hotel offers attentive service, comfy beds and huge windows. — The Telegraph

One of Chengdu’s first international five-star hotels, Crowne Plaza is a stone’s throw from the central shopping district, with great nighttime view of downtown. — The Telegraph

Helpful staff members here speak better English than those at most of Chengdu's five-star hotels... A standard backpacker hostel... the location in the central business district is convenient. — Fodor's

Mix exudes a laid-back, backpacker vibe... not particularly central but is only a short walk from the Renmin Beilu metro stop. — Lonely Planet

Rooms without private bathrooms are the best, with stripped-wood furniture, tiled flooring and loads of space. — Lonely Planet

An old-school stalwart just across from the North Train Station, this busy conference hotel offers comfortable rooms perfect for late arrivals or early departures. — Lonely Planet

This lively hostel offers travellers all the usual services plus a few rare gifts – a pool table, decent water pressure in the communal showers, and experienced help when filing for permits. — Lonely Planet

The City Inn in Chengdu in China’s Sichuan province is a good case study of what can be achieved on a relatively low budget if the creative impulses are calibrated just so. — Wallpaper

Clean, bright, and quiet, and the staff here make the collection of good facilities into a truly excellent hostel. — Lonely Planet

This Singaporean-managed skyscraper in the heart of downtown puts you within walking distance of Tian Fu Square. — Fodor's