Upper House Chengdu, which opened as The Temple House, is our splurge pick and the most atmospheric luxury address in the city. It stands inside the Taikoo Li development in the Jinjiang district, on land once occupied by a temple, and its low-rise modern buildings are wrapped around restored courtyards and a Qing-dynasty heritage building. Rooms and apartments are generous and quiet, with a calm, minimalist style that contrasts with the bustle outside. The facilities are exactly what a high-end city hotel should offer: a heated indoor pool under skylights, a spa, a fitness room and several places to eat, including a teahouse restaurant that has a Michelin star. For travellers who want to sleep in the centre and eat well without leaving the block, it is hard to beat.
Location and getting around
The hotel is inside Taikoo Li Chengdu, a pedestrian shopping and dining district next to the Chunxi Road area, so shops, restaurants, the Chengdu IFS complex and the metro are all within a few minutes on foot. Tianfu Square and People’s Park are a short taxi ride away, and Kuanzhai Alley is easy to reach by car. Taxis and ride-hailing cars pick up at the front.
Rooms
There are about 100 guest rooms and 42 serviced apartments, around 142 rooms in all, arranged around courtyards. The larger studios and the family suite suit longer stays, and families with children. Rooms are quiet considering the location, and the style is clean, warm and tactile.
Who it suits
Couples on a special trip, design-minded travellers and anyone who wants a luxurious, calm base close to Chengdu’s shopping and food.
Good to know
The main restaurants include Mi Xun Teahouse, Temple Cafe, the Italian restaurant Tivano and the Jing bar, while a spa operates in a restored heritage building. Breakfast is available and charged separately unless included in your rate. Free self-parking is available. Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out before noon. Pets are not allowed. Because the name changed from The Temple House, you may see both names in older reviews and on maps.
Why stay here
- ✓Heated indoor pool
- ✓Spa in a heritage building
- ✓Fitness room
- ✓Mi Xun Teahouse restaurant
- ✓Italian restaurant and cocktail bar
- ✓Courtyard studios and family suites
- ✓Free self-parking
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
Good questions
Is Upper House Chengdu the same hotel as The Temple House?+
Yes, the property opened as The Temple House and now operates as Upper House Chengdu, so older reviews and maps may use either name.
Where is Upper House Chengdu?+
It is inside the Taikoo Li development in Jinjiang district, next to the Chunxi Road shopping area. Chengdu IFS and the metro are a short walk away.
Does the hotel have a pool and spa?+
Yes, there is a heated indoor pool, a fitness room and a spa. Check opening hours with the hotel when you book.
