Shangri-La Yangzhou, which is the 35th hotel of Shangri-La Group in mainland China, also known as the first One-stop Experience of Yangzhou Three Knives Hotel in the city of Yangzhou. With 360 guestrooms in total, Shangri-La Yangzhou is built with the largest fitness center in the city, which covers an area of 2,000 square meters. The 248 square meters Gym is equipped with international first-class fitness brand equipment, 25 meters long indoor swimming pool with constant temperature of 28 degrees Celsius, steam bath, sauna, Jacuzzi, hot and cold whirlpool, outdoor tennis court, outdoor sunshine platform, SPA, hair beauty salon as well as foot massage leisure center. Café Xiu offers a wide range of delicacies at five open buffet counters, while Shang Palace presents traditional Huaiyang cuisine. In 2020, it was selected as one of the first batch “Model Shop of the World Gourmet City” in Yangzhou, won the Annual Restaurant of 2021 Golden Phoenix Tree Jiangzhe Region Restaurant Guide and 2023 Golden Phoenix Tree China Restaurant 2 Star Restaurant and 2024 Golden Phoenix Tree China Restaurant 1 Star Restaurant and 2021 Trip.com Gourmet - Platinum Restaurant.Awarded One Michelin Star Restaurant By The Michelin Guide Jiangsu 2025. The hotel also has 1500 square meters of astylar grand ballroom, 8 multi-function rooms and 1 meeting room.
"Yangzhou Shangri-La: A 3-Day, 2-Night Leisure Stay | Perfect Location + Super Comfortable Staycation
For my recent 3-day, 2-night leisure trip to Yangzhou, I decisively chose the Shangri-La Hotel, Yangzhou, and the location truly was unbeatable! The hotel is right next to Mingyue Lake, surrounded by a whole cluster of cultural amenities. The Yangzhou Grand Theatre, Art Museum, Museum, and Library are all connected, just a short walk across the street. It was incredibly convenient for visiting exhibitions and galleries.
I managed to squeeze in a visit to the Yangzhou Museum and saw the national treasure, the 'Dragon Pattern Vase,' with my own eyes – incredibly rich in history. I also picked up some lovely museum merchandise, which really enhanced the experience. The night view of Mingyue Lake in the evening was particularly stunning, with a fantastic illuminated ambiance. There were many locals strolling along the lake, and the evening breeze was delightful, creating a wonderfully slow-paced, relaxing atmosphere.
This time, I stayed in a Horizon Club Deluxe Lake View Room, which was truly an immersive staycation experience. The 60-square-meter room was incredibly spacious and airy, and the bathroom was also huge, making for a very comfortable and unconfined stay. The hotel is a well-established five-star property; upon entering the lobby, you immediately feel its stable and luxurious ambiance. Although the room facilities show a bit of age, they are exceptionally well-maintained, and the overall quality of the stay was excellent.
The Horizon Club executive benefits were genuinely great value. In the afternoon, you could leisurely enjoy afternoon tea in the lounge, and the evening light meals were also excellent quality, with refined dishes that weren't just token offerings. It was a one-stop shop for food, drinks, and entertainment without even having to leave the hotel – a truly full-on vacation vibe.
The hotel breakfast offered a huge variety, including many local Yangzhou specialties. You could enjoy authentic Huaiyang breakfast dishes without going out, and the flavors were very authentic. Most of the service was also very good, with prompt responses to daily requests and thoughtful attitudes.
My only minor complaint: One evening, returning to the hotel, I was abruptly stopped by a lobby staff member who curtly asked, ”What are you doing here?” This was a rather unpleasant experience. As a high-end five-star hotel, staff should ideally greet guests with a smile and proactively offer assistance, rather than asking blunt questions. There's certainly room for improvement in their service awareness.
The hotel's travel photographer, Xiao Yu, was excellent; he captured some photos we were very happy with.
Overall, I was very satisfied with the location, environment, room type, and dining. It's a highly recommended choice for a relaxing, slow-paced vacation in Yangzhou or for those wanting to visit cultural and museum venues. I would definitely recommend staying here!"