Shangri-La Tianjin

Blue carpets that trace the Haihe River run through the rooms at this large riverside hotel, where minibars hide inside custom Chinese cabinets and the indoor pool looks out over the water. Horizon Club guests get a private lounge on the 32nd floor. A mall walkway connects to a cinema, ice rink, and shops, so you never have to brave the elements if you'd rather not. Cross the bridge and you're in the old Five Avenues district.