Luxury hotels in Kunming

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Kunming. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Moon and Chalice Boutique Hotel Kunming, China

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Kunming. Attractively set in the Wuhua District district of Kunming, Moon and Chalice Boutique Hotel is situated 1.5 km from Golden Horse and Jade Rooster, 1. 6 km from Jiaosanqiao Station and 2.4 km from Tangzixiang Station. Among the facilities at this property are a shared lounge and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is 700 metres from the city centre and 1 km from Dongfeng Square Station. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at the hotel also boast a city view. The rooms in Moon and Chalice Boutique Hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at the accommodation. Speaking English and Chinese at the reception, staff are ready to help around the clock. Yunnan University is 2.7 km from Moon and Chalice Boutique Hotel, while Chuanxingulou Station is 3.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kunming Changshui International Airport, 27 km from the hotel. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around 548 CNY.

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• 2 Cachet Boutique Kunming Artime Kunming, China

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Kunming. Located in the heart of Kunming, Cachet Boutique Kunming Artime features lavish guestrooms with elegant and comfortable interiors. It has a top-floor fitness centre and convenient access to transportation hubs. Free WiFi is accessible throughout the entire property. This boutique hotel is only a 2-minute walk from Eastern and Western Pagodas and a 10-minute walk from Golden Horse and Jade Rooster. It is a 10-minute drive from Kunming Railway Station while Changshui International Airport is a 45-minute drive away. Rooms and suites here will provide branded mattresses and luxury bedding linens. It also offers a 48-inch digital satellite TV, high-tech music system, well-stocked mini bar, capsule coffee machine and tea kettle. Every unit is fitted with a private bathroom, where a selection of luxury bath amenities can be found. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property, offering services like tickets booking, currency exchange and luggage storage. Cachet Boutique Kunming Artime also features a multi-function hall on top floor overlooking the Artime Plaza and Kunming skyline. Guests can indulge themselves with fine cuts of meat and seafood complemented by an upscale wine list at Porterhouse by Laris. Stonehaus lobby lounge serves an international range of food and drinks while classic Munich beer and cuisines can be enjoyed at Paulaner Brauhaus. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around 875 CNY.

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• 3 Doubletree By Hilton Kunming Airport Kunming, China

  

  Hotel. Located in Kunming, 21 km from Kunming East Railway Station, Doubletree By Hilton Kunming Airport provides accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Conveniently situated in the Guandu district, this hotel offers a bar. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. Guest rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Doubletree By Hilton Kunming Airport each room is equipped with bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available daily, and includes buffet, continental and Italian options. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving American, Cantonese and Chinese cuisine. Vegetarian and gluten-free options can also be requested. Doubletree By Hilton Kunming Airport offers a sun terrace. Xiaodongcun Station is 23 km from the hotel, while World Horti-Expo Garden is 24 km away. The nearest airport is Kunming Changshui International Airport, 3 km from Doubletree By Hilton Kunming Airport. Show full description Guest review score 10.0, rooms from around 515 CNY.

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• 4 InterContinental Kunming, an IHG Hotel Kunming, China

  

  Hotel. The InterContinental Kunming is located in Dianchi National Holiday Resort by Dianchi lakeside, a 10-minute drive from Yunnan Nationalities Village. Free WiFi is available in all areas. InterContinental Kunming is a 10-minute drive from Xishan Forest Park and Haigeng Park. Kunming Railway Station is a 30-minute drive away while Kunming Changshui Airport is a 40-minute drive away. All rooms come with an iPod docking station, a minibar and ironing facilities. The ample bathrooms include free toiletries, bathtub and shower facilities. The hotel features an indoor pool, a fitness centre and a charming garden where guests can relax. Guests can also enjoy spa treatments on site, rent a car to explore the surroundings, or make use of the business centre or meeting facilities. Western buffet spreads can be enjoyed at The Market, while Chinese cuisine is offered at Shan Tao. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around 931 CNY.

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• 5 Sheraton Kunming Kunming, China

  

  Hotel. Featuring a garden and views of city, Sheraton Kunming is located in Kunming, 4.1 km from Erji Road. Providing a restaurant, the property also has free bikes, as well as an indoor pool and a fitness centre. The accommodation provides room service, a concierge service and luggage storage for guests. All units at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Sheraton Kunming every room comes with bed linen and towels. A buffet, continental or American breakfast is available daily at the property. Around the clock guidance is available at the reception, where staff speak Mandarin, English and Chinese. Xingyao Road Station is 5.2 km from the accommodation, while Xiaodongcun Station is 6 km away. The nearest airport is Kunming Changshui International Airport, 28 km from Sheraton Kunming. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 624 CNY.

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• 6 Green Lake Hotel Kunming, China

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Kunming. Located beside Kunming Green Lake Park, also known as Cuihu Park, Green Lake Hotel boasts an indoor pool, a business centre and 2 dining options. Free WiFi access is provided throughout the property. Green Lake Hotel is a 10-minute stroll from Former Site of the Yunnan Military Academy (Yunnan Lujun Jiangwutang), 7 km from Kunming Railway Station and 10 km from Jiandian Palace. Changshui International Airport is a 50-minute drive away. Luxuriously decorated, the elegant guest rooms and suites feature cosy seating areas and clear windows that overlook the lovely Green Lake or Kunming City. Each well-appointed unit is fitted with a flat-screen TV, minibar and an en suite bathroom with a shower or bathtub. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist guests with ticketing service, sightseeing arrangement and car hire. Guests can use the facilities at the business centre. International specialises and breakfast buffet spreads are available in the western restaurant. Alternatively, guests can enjoy refreshing beverages at 1706 Café. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around 1129 CNY.

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• 7 Howard Johnson Tropical Garden Plaza Kunming Kunming, China

  

  Hotel. Located just a 5-minute walk from Chunrongjie metro station on Line 1 & 2, Howard Johnson Plaza is a 30-minute drive from Kunming International Airport. It offers a fitness centre, massage services and free transport between the hotel and South Kunming High Speed Railway Station. Free internet access is provided. Howard Johnson Tropical Garden Plaza Kunming is approximately half and hour's drive from the city centre. Golden Horse & Jade Chicken Square is located a 37 minutes' drive away. Kunming Changshui International Airport is within 41 minutes' reach by car from the hotel. Spacious rooms feature a modern interior with amenities including a flat-screen cable TV and minibar. Broadband Internet access, fully-stocked minibar, coffee/tea making facilities are offered. En suite bathrooms offer a bathtub, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Guests can relax in the sauna room or have a singing session using the karaoke facilities. A business centre and tour desk are available to assist with guests' requests and needs. Riviera Café offers Asian delights prepared in an open-concept kitchen. Wines and grills can be enjoyed at Rose Garden while drinks are served at The Pavilion. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around 521 CNY.

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• 8 Delta Hotels by Marriott Kunming Kunming, China

  

  Hotel. Situated in Kunming and within 4.4 km of Erji Road, Delta Hotels by Marriott Kunming has a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has free bikes, as well as an indoor pool and a fitness centre. The accommodation features room service, a concierge service and luggage storage for guests. At the hotel rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a seating area, a TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Delta Hotels by Marriott Kunming the rooms come with bed linen and towels. A buffet, continental or American breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Speaking Mandarin, English and Chinese at the 24-hour front desk, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical advice on the area. Xingyao Road Station is 5.4 km from the accommodation, while Xiaodongcun Station is 6.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kunming Changshui International Airport, 27 km from Delta Hotels by Marriott Kunming. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around 427 CNY.

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• 9 Sofitel Kunming Kunming, China

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Kunming. Only 100 metres from Wuhua Stadium, Sofitel Kunming offers well designed guest rooms with large floor-to-ceiling windows. The property boasts personalised spas, well-equipped meeting and banquet facilities, an indoor heated pool and 5 dining and drinking options. Kunming Sofitel is 3.5 km from Yunnan Art Theatre and 12.5 km from World Horticultural Expo Garden. It is 1.5 km from Golden Horse and Jade Rooster, 2.7 km from Daguan Pavilion and 2.8 km from Green Lake. Kunming Railway Station is a 20-minute drive away, while Changshui International Airport is 45 minutes' drive from the hotel. Each bright and spacious unit comes with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and HD movies, Bose sound system and lovely views. The en suite bathroom has soft bathrobes, a hairdryer as well as bath and shower facilities. Guests may work out at the fitness centre, splash around in the pool or simply enjoy a soothing massage with branded treatment products at the spa centre. 8 multi-function meeting rooms can accommodate at most 800 guests. Free WiFi is available in public areas. Kwee Zeen with panoramic city views serves a fine selection of Chinese and French culinary favourites, while Lan Pan Asian Restaurant serves Southeast Asian delicacies. Local Yunnan, Cantonese and Szechuan food can be enjoyed at Le Chinois. Decadent delights and refreshing drinks are offered at YUE bar. Sofitel Kunming is reducing the reliance on single-use plastics in their toiletries. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around 664 CNY.

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• 10 Crowne Plaza - Kunming Ancient Dian Town, an IHG Hotel Kunming, China

  

  Resort. Crowne Plaza - Kunming Ancient Dian Town, an IHG Hotel has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Kunming. Boasting an ATM, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. The resort offers a buffet or Asian breakfast. Guests can enjoy the spa and wellness centre, take a dip into the indoor pool, organise trips at the tour desk, or rent a car to explore the surroundings. Dian Lake is 20 km from Crowne Plaza - Kunming Ancient Dian Town, an IHG Hotel, while Chunrong Street Station is 21 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kunming Changshui International Airport, 56 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around 624 CNY.

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• 11 Holiday Inn Kunming City Centre, an IHG Hotel Kunming, China

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Kunming. Situated only a short 7-minute walk from Plaza 66, Holiday Inn Kunming City Centre features accommodation in the CBD with free WiFi in all areas. It offers an indoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, a garden and 3 on-site dining options. Dongfeng Square Metro Station on Line 2 and 3 can be accessed on foot from the property. The hotel is about 2.8 km from Kunming Railway Station and around 40 minutes’ drive from Kunming Changshui International Airport. Each room here will provide you with a satellite TV, air conditioning and a minibar. Complete with a refrigerator, the dining area also has an electric kettle. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and bathrobes. Extras include a seating area. Staff at the 24-hour front desk will be glad to assist with luggage storage, ticketing services and currency exchange. There is ample flexible event space on site. Free public parking is possible. The on-site Yunyuelou Chinese restaurant serves authentic local food, while Thai dishes can be enjoyed at the Chim Thai restaurant. Refreshing beverages are served at APM Coffee. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around 402 CNY.

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• 12 Kai Wah Plaza Hotel Kunming, China

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Kunming. Located in the downtown area of Kunming city, Kai Wah Plaza Hotel features modern and convenient facilities, sumptuous accommodation, a variety of leisure services and 2 on-site dining options. Blending in by splashing around in the indoor swimming pool, lazing in pampering sauna and soothing massage, singing in the karaoke rooms or playing in the games rooms seems like a lovely getaway from daily work. Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout the property. Kai Wah Plaza Hotel is a 4-minute walk from the nearest seafood street and a 9-minute walk from Women's Street. It is also a short 6-minute walk from Kunming Railway Station. Kunming Changshui Airport is about 40 minutes' drive away. Fee-based airport shuttle service is available upon request. Spacious and modern, all units come with a flat-screen TV with satellite and cable channels, an in-room safe, ironing facilities, a seating area with a sofa and a work desk. The en suite bathroom has a hairdryer, free toiletries and a shower. Some room types feature Executive Lounge access. Guests can work out at the fitness centre, make use of the business facilities or plan their further adventures at the tour desk. Ticketing services, car hire, currency exchange and luggage storage are all provided as well. The on-site Western restaurant serves buffet and Western food, and the Chinese restaurant serves authentic local dishes. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around 630 CNY.

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• 13 Wyndham Grand Plaza Royale Colorful Yunnan Kunming, China

  

  Hotel. Wyndham Grand Plaza Royale Colorful Yunnan is located in the Nanya Fengqing Shopping Area of Kunming. The luxurious hotel offers 4 dining options and numerous leisure options including karaoke facilities, a hot tub and an indoor swimming pool. Guests can enjoy a soothing massage, or simply laze in the sauna. Free WiFi and free parking is available in the entire hotel. There is also a business centre and meeting facilities on site. Wyndham Grand Plaza is a 15-minute drive from Dianchi Lake and a 20-minute drive from Cuihu Lake. Changshui International Airport is 30 km away. The well-decorated rooms are fitted with warm lighting, soft carpeted flooring and a minibar. A flat-screen TV and an electric kettle are also included. The well-appointed bathrooms have free toiletries, a bathtub and shower facilities. There are 5 restaurants and bars featuring various themes and styles, offering sophisticated delicacies and create an unforgettable dining experience. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around 694 CNY.

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• 14 Grand Park Kunming Kunming, China

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Kunming. Grand Park Kunming is a 5-minute walk from Da Guang Shopping Centre. It features 3 dining options, an outdoor pool and rooms with free Wi-Fi. Guests can enjoy free welcome fruit upon check-in. Grand Park Hotel Kunming is a 5-minute walk from Green Lake Park and 25 km from Changshui International Airport. Free parking is provided. Rooms at Kunming Grand Park come with modern décor and have plenty of natural light. All rooms are well-equipped with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. Guests can work out in the fitness centre or take a small stroll in Green Lake Park. Sightseeing arrangements can also be made at the tour desk. Indulge At Park serves an international buffet while Cantonese cuisine dish are available at the Park Palace. Other dining options include refreshing beverages at the revolving Beer Tavern. Show full description Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around 454 CNY.

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• 15 Crowne Plaza Kunming City Centre, an IHG Hotel Kunming, China

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Kunming. Offering an outdoor pool, Crowne Plaza Kunming City Centre is located in downtown Kunming, a 10-minute walk from Nanping Street shopping area and Dongfeng Square. It enjoys easy access by foot to Tangzixiang station on Line 1 and Dongfeng Square station on Line 2 & 3. Free WiFi is available in all areas. Kunming Railway Station is 2.3 kilometers from the hotel. Kunming Changshui Airport is about a 35-minute drive away. Rooms here will provide you with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning and a minibar. There is also an electric kettle. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with a bathtub and a hairdryer. Extras include an iPod docking station and a seating area. At Crowne Plaza Kunming City Centre you will find a fitness centre, a grand conference room and ballroom. Other facilities offered include a shared lounge, ticketing service and a tour desk. The property offers free parking. A fine selection of Chinese and Western food can be enjoyed at the on-site restaurants. Show full description Guest review score 7.8, rooms from around 550 CNY.

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• 16 HUALUXE Hotels & Resorts Kunming, an IHG Hotel Kunming, China

  

  Hotel. Situated in Kunming among the greeneries, a 4-minute drive from Haigeng Park, HUALUXE Hotels & Resorts Kunming has a fitness centre and garden. The SPA and wellness centre features hot spring, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, sauna and Visual Reality facilities. Kunming Grand View Park and Daguanlou Cinema are a 25-minute drive from the hotel. Kunming World Horti - Expo Garden is within 35 minutes' reach by car. The nearest airport is Kunming Changshui International Airport, about 45 minutes' car journey from HUALUXE Hotels & Resorts Kunming. At the hotel, rooms are fitted with a wardrobe. With a private bathroom fitted with a hot tub, rooms at HUALUXE Hotels & Resorts Kunming also provide guests with free WiFi, while selected rooms have a balcony. At the accommodation, every room has air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Boasting an outdoor pool, HUALUXE Hotels & Resorts Kunming can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. Cycling is among the activities that guests can enjoy near the hotel. Children are welcome to have fun at the children's playground. Show full description Guest review score 7.8, rooms from around 837 CNY.

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• 17 Chunjian Guesthouse Kunming, China

  

  Guest house. Set in the Guandu district of Kunming, Chunjian Guesthouse offers an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a terrace. The property is situated 19 km from Golden Temple Park. The guest house has a restaurant, and World Horti-Expo Garden is 23 km away. The rooms in the guest house are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Rooms come with a private bathroom, while some boast a mountain view. An Asian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. You can play billiards at Chunjian Guesthouse. The accommodation can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. Kunming Hall is 29 km from Chunjian Guesthouse, while Kunming Zoo is 29 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kunming Changshui International Airport, around a 10-minute drive from the property. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 318 CNY.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!