The Westin Hotel

A must-stay hotel for Chongqing tourists, it's still the Westin After two years, I returned to the mountain city and revisited the Westin Hotel at Jiefangbei. While accommodation options in the Yuzhong Peninsula seem plentiful, they're mostly surrounded by "internet-famous high-end riverside guesthouses," and the established hotels largely appear dated. Quality choices are limited to The Ritz-Carlton, InterContinental, and Westin. Among them, the Westin has gained tremendous popularity for its rooftop pool, but beyond its trendy appeal, it's the solid hardware and excellent service that make it truly memorable. The standard room features like B&O televisions and Herman Miller ergonomic chairs are widely praised, making it an unparalleled Asian flagship hotel. Staying here leaves you with just one impression: comfort. The glass staircase and crystal installations in public areas were designed by CCD, who were truly innovative during that era. When the sunset falls and its glow spreads, the suspended crystal pieces take on a gilded luster, resembling a jade dragon emerging when viewed from afar.