Top Rated Accommodations in Tianjin

This hotel certainly lives up to its name, at least in scale. A mammoth structure spreading across two lodging centers, it most likely would not look out of place in Las Vegas for its shear girth. Thus, the room options are plenty, ranging from standards and office rooms to posh suites. The only drawback is that it is a little over two miles from downtown and its size tends to isolate it a bit. Thus, if you are without a car, you might feel stuck, but the hotel is a city in itself, complete with shops, bars, restaurants and a health club.

Featuring an indoor pool open all year and a wellness centre, Tangla Hotel Tianjin boasts upscale rooms with soothing colours and lavish décor. It offers a well-equipped fitness centre and a library. Free Wi-Fi is available in the entire hotel. Centrally located in Tianjin, Tangla Hotel is a 20-minute drive from Tianjin Railway Station and a 30-minute drive from Tianjin Binhai International Airport. Haihe Cultural Square is a 13-minute drive away and Maigo shopping area is a 10-minute walk away. Spacious guestrooms come with a cosy seating area, a dressing room and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. They also have free wired internet, a CD player, a radio and ironing facilities. En suite bathrooms are fitted with free toiletries and either a bathtub or shower facilities. Guests can laze in the sauna, or pamper themselves with a massage treatment. Added conveniences include a business centre, meeting facilities and currency exchange. The hotel also has a rooftop bar and a Japanese restaurant, which offers panoramic views of the city. The Qing Palace Chinese Restaurant serves Asian cuisine.

Unlike many two and three star hotel offerings in Tainjin that look like parking garages with windows, this hotel has a bit of architectural character. Although it is technically located in the commercial district, it is on the southern industrial end, which may not be very appealing to tourists considering the unsightly views and the distance from attractions (minus the earthquake memorial). The rooms feature modern amenities, just try to get one with a view to the north.

Centrally located in the Tianjin Economical Technological Development Area, Renaissance offers an indoor swimming pool and rooms with free parking. Renaissance Tianjin's air-conditioned rooms have a 32-inch flat-screen TV, minibar, tea/coffee maker and private bathroom. 24-hour room service is available. Renaissance Tianjin TEDA Convention Hotel features a fitness centre with massage services, steam room and sauna. International dishes are offered at Renaissance Brasserie. Wan Li Chinese Restaurant serves Cantonese specialties. Renaissance TEDA Convention Hotel also has a bar, bakery and Lobby Lounge. Renaissance Tianjin TEDA Convention Hotel is a 20-minute drive from Tianjin Bin Hai International Airport and a 50-minute drive away from Beijing.

Another of the city's funky Bauhaus architectural offerings, this four star hotel looks like two beached cruise ships butted up against a lake. Multiple lodging options are available including office rooms and posh suites. If you are here on business, the all-inclusive facilities will make the trip productive, but if you are simply vacationing, it is a bit out of the way from not only downtown, but also number of local attractions and requires a vehicle or an excellent grasp of the bus system. The hotel also features a wide array of dining options ranging from tradition Chinese to French and Italian.

Although this boutique hotel is not the service king of the business district hotel, the fact that is has historic ambiance, exceptionally affordable rooms, and a load of restaurant offerings keeps it competitive. Built in 1923 in traditional Oriental style and architecture, it underwent renovations in the mid-1990s to add a bit of Western flair. Considering it is in the heart of downtown, it is within easy access to local government buildings and the few significant central tourist attractions.