L.A.B. Hot Spring Guesthouse, Tangshan, Nanjing

In Tangjiajia Hot Spring Village, inside the Tangshan Hot Spring Tourist Resort. This hot-spring guesthouse sits just off the Tangshan Expressway exit and about 29 km from the city center. Nearby draws include large outlet malls, Tangshan No.1 public hot springs, Mine Park and Water Cube Water Park.

A boutique blend of ancient and modern—part hotel, part B&B, part home—with handcrafted décor by 'Bei' and finishes by a young architect and a Taiwanese designer. Rooms come with private soaking pools fed directly from the hot spring, Jin Koer mattresses, goose-down bedding, TV and slippers. Room features vary by category.

On-site bar and restaurant, on-site parking, and private in-room hot-spring pools connected straight to the source. Sip imported beers at the bar and soak in your own pool morning or night for a truly local hot-spring stay.

Handmade Chongqing noodles for breakfast and Chongqing hotpot for dinner, prepared in traditional style and popular with guests. The bar also offers a selection of imported beers.