The St. Regis Chengdu sits on Taisheng Road South in Qingyang district, about nine minutes on foot from Tianfu Square and from the Donghuamen Archaeological Site, and a one-minute drive from Taikoo Li. It has 282 rooms and a 9.2 guest score from more than 260 reviews, with cleanliness (9.6) and staff and service (9.4) the strongest categories, and location a little lower at 8.8. What sets it apart for families is the water: there is an indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool open from May to October and a separate children’s pool, with pool access from 6:00 in the morning to 10:00 at night. Yan Ting, the hotel’s Sichuan and Cantonese restaurant, is a convenient place for a first proper dinner, and there are two bars or lounges including one by the pool. It is a strong choice for travellers who want service and a resort-style pool in the middle of the city.
Location and getting around
Tianfu Square and the Donghuamen Archaeological Site are both about nine minutes on foot, Tianfu Square metro station is a 13-minute walk, Chengdu IFS is about 19 minutes on foot and People’s Park about 20 minutes. Taikoo Li is a one-minute drive, Hongpailou railway station seven minutes and Shuangliu International Airport around 28 minutes by car.
Facilities
Besides the three pools there is a gym and a sauna, free Wi-Fi in rooms and some public areas, and two restaurants including Yan Ting. Free self-parking and valet parking are both available. A full spa is not clearly advertised, so if treatments matter to you, check what is on offer before booking.
Who it suits
Families with children who will use the pools, couples who want a polished city base, and visitors who like to walk to Tianfu Square and ride a short taxi to Taikoo Li and the old alleys.
Good to know
Breakfast is a buffet served from 6:30 to 10:30 for an extra charge, about CNY 196 for adults and CNY 98 for children. Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is before noon. Pets and service animals are not allowed. A rollaway bed carries a nightly fee, and some reviewers found the decor dated or check-in less warm than the rest of the service, so manage expectations accordingly.
A sensible day plan from here is a morning at the panda base, a late lunch at Taikoo Li a minute away by car, and a swim before dinner at Yan Ting. Ask when you book about the outdoor pool dates and whether a spa treatment room is available, since the pools are far better documented than any spa.
Why stay here
- ✓Indoor pool
- ✓Seasonal outdoor pool (May to October)
- ✓Children’s pool
- ✓Gym and sauna
- ✓Yan Ting Sichuan and Cantonese restaurant
- ✓Free self-parking and valet
- ✓Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- ✓Buffet breakfast (extra fee)
Good questions
Does The St. Regis Chengdu have an outdoor pool?+
Yes, there is a seasonal outdoor pool from May to October, plus an indoor pool and a children’s pool.
How far is the hotel from Tianfu Square?+
Tianfu Square is about a nine-minute walk, and Taikoo Li is a one-minute drive.
Is parking free?+
Yes, free self-parking and free valet parking are listed. Breakfast, however, is an extra charge.
