InterContinental Taiyuan by IHG
A hot tub built into the bathroom, not down the hall
About this hotel
InterContinental Taiyuan by IHG takes an unusual approach to its jacuzzi tag: rather than a shared hot tub on a wellness floor, every room's private bathroom is fitted with its own hot tub alongside free toiletries, which changes the whole idea of when and how a guest uses one. The property also runs an indoor pool and a spa and wellness centre for guests who want more than the in-room option, and two restaurants cover a continental breakfast each morning. Rooms come with satellite TV and free WiFi throughout, and a fitness centre rounds out the amenities. Located 7 kilometres from the Wangfujing department store district and 10 kilometres from Shanxi Medical University, it sits closer to the shopping side of Taiyuan than the Coal Trading Center. Couples rate the location highly, at 9.6 for a two-person trip, and it is 18 kilometres from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport.
- In-room hot tub in every bathroom
- Indoor pool and spa centre
- Two restaurants on site
Our take
This suits guests who would rather have a hot tub in their own bathroom on demand than share a communal one on a wellness floor, and who want easy access to the Wangfujing shopping district. The high couples rating backs up its appeal for a two-person trip specifically. Families wanting a pool built for children should book Holiday Inn Taiyuan Sunshine instead, since the indoor pool and in-room hot tubs here read as an adult, business-leisure combination.
- ✓Use the in-room hot tub on the first night rather than saving it, jet lag recovery works better early in a trip.
- ✓Walk to the Wangfujing department store district if you have an evening free, it sits about 7 kilometres away.
- ✓Book a room specifically for the in-room hot tub if that matters more to you than the shared indoor pool.
Why we love it
- A hot tub built into every private bathroom
- Indoor pool and spa centre on top of that
- High couples rating for a two-person trip
- Close to the Wangfujing shopping district
Why guests love itFinding a hot tub built directly into the bathroom rather than shared down the hall was the detail that made this stay at InterContinental Taiyuan by IHG stand out, especially after a long flight in. We still used the indoor pool and spa centre most days, but having the in-room option for a late-night soak after dinner near the Wangfujing shopping district was the real difference from the other hotels we compared. Breakfast across the two restaurants was reliably good both mornings.