China

Formerly known as The Middle House, Upper House Shanghai is a masterpiece of modern architecture designed by Piero Lissoni, hidden behind a 'whispering bamboo forest' in the heart of Jing'an. The hotel pairs sleek, residential-style rooms with exceptional wellness facilities, including a state-of-the-art gym, a tranquil indoor pool, and a top-tier spa. Its central location next to upscale malls and fine dining makes it an unbeatable urban oasis in Shanghai.

Set in a converted mid‑20th‑century sugar mill on the Li River bend, Yangshuo Sugar House (AURUA) is celebrated for bold industrial‑retro design, a spectacular infinity‑style pool, and warm attentive staff. Reviewers repeatedly praise the architecture, panoramic mountain views, curated activities and high‑quality dining, though some warn of occasional service lapses, limited English and the hotel’s distance from Yangshuo town.