InterContinental Shijiazhuang by IHG

Glass-enclosed tubs overlooking Century Park's lake set the tone at this full-service InterContinental, where 287 rooms run to deep blue velvet and hand-painted rose murals. Zhengding's ancient temples and the oldest stone arch bridge on Earth are within an hour's drive, which gives the hotel a purpose beyond the usual business-travel holding pattern. Inside, Huaiyang cuisine anchors the restaurant and Huijufang Lounge swaps French cocktails for live music depending on the night.