The Ritz-Carlton, Shenzhen  

In the heart of Shenzhen’s Futian business district, steps from the Convention & Exhibition Center and Coco Park. Walking distance to Shenzhen City Hall and the Civic Center, with direct metro links to the Hong Kong border and major shopping and business hubs.

This luxury 5-star hotel houses about 280 rooms and dozens of suites, several with large balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows. The flagship presidential suite spans two floors with a two-story balcony and broad city views. Rooms feature minibars, iPod docking stations, DVD players and private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and rainfall showerheads for deep-soak relaxation.

Find a full-service spa with massages, body treatments and facials, plus two hot tubs and a sauna. The property offers indoor and outdoor pools, a 24-hour fitness center and a yoga studio. There’s a nightclub, poolside bar, concierge service, gift shops and supervised childcare/playrooms—solid family-friendly perks. Wake up to skyline views and easy access to city sights.

Extensive meeting and event space (about 1,462 sq m) including the city’s largest ballroom for up to 600 guests. A business center and complimentary high-speed wired and wireless internet keep things efficient. Limo/town car service and airport or train pickup are available for a surcharge.

Three restaurants and a café cover international flavors. An all-day restaurant features five live-cooking stations, a Chinese restaurant highlights Chiu Chow, Cantonese and Szechuan specialties, and an Italian spot offers fine dining with a private room. A deli serves coffee and pastries, there are two bars including a poolside spot and a live jazz bar, plus 24-hour room service and daily buffet breakfast.