Le Meridien Chongqing is in Nanan, the district on the south bank of the Yangtze, across the water from the old peninsula. That position gives a different view of the city: instead of being inside the crowded centre, you look across the river at the towers of Yuzhong, which are especially striking after dark. The Le Meridien brand leans toward a stylish, design-minded feel, with a focus on food, drink and a relaxed social atmosphere. Nanan is a newer and more spread-out part of Chongqing, with modern shopping areas, riverside paths and good links by road and metro back to Jiefangbei and Hongyadong. The hotel suits couples and business travellers who like a quieter district and are comfortable with a short taxi ride or metro trip to reach the main sights. Check the room types and rates when you book.
Location and getting around
Nanan lies on the south bank of the Yangtze, and the old centre is reached across one of the city's many bridges, by taxi, ride-hailing or metro. Allow extra time at rush hour, when bridge traffic builds. Check the hotel's position on the map when you book, and ask the front desk which metro station is closest and how long the ride to Jiefangbei is likely to take.
Rooms and style
At this level expect spacious, well-finished rooms with large beds and good bathrooms, and higher floors are usually quieter with wider views. Room types, bed options, lounge access and view categories differ, so check when you book and ask for a high floor away from the lifts if you value quiet. Rates tend to rise around national holidays and peak seasons, so booking ahead usually pays off.
Food and drink
Hotels in this class usually run several places to eat and drink, from an all-day restaurant to a bar, and breakfast is often a large buffet with Chinese and international dishes. Check opening hours and whether breakfast is included in your rate when you book.
Who it suits
Couples, honeymooners, business travellers and anyone who wants a polished stay with plenty of service. It is less suited to travellers on a tight budget, who will find better value in the mid-range and budget hotels elsewhere in this guide. It also suits visitors who like to have the skyline in front of them rather than around them.
Good to know
Bring your passport for check-in, since hotels in China register foreign guests. Chongqing is built on steep hills, so a short distance on the map can mean many stairs, a cable car or a taxi ride, and it pays to check the route from the hotel to the metro before you arrive. Facilities, opening hours and services change, so confirm anything you rely on, such as breakfast, airport transfers or a gym, when you book.
Making the most of your stay
Spend one evening on the river side looking back at the lit-up peninsula, then take a taxi across to the Two Rivers cruise or to Hongyadong for the night view from the other side. Keep your days organised by area, so that you cross the river once in the morning and once in the evening rather than several times. Ask the hotel about help with cars for Dazu, Wulong or the cruise pier, and about early breakfast if you have a long excursion.
Why stay here
- ✓Front desk (confirm services)
- ✓Wi-Fi (check when you book)
- ✓Breakfast (check when you book)
- ✓Air conditioning and heating (confirm)
- ✓Luggage storage (ask at the front desk)
- ✓Non-smoking rooms (confirm)
- ✓Laundry service (confirm)
- ✓Airport transfers (ask when you book)
Good questions
Where is Le Meridien Chongqing?+
It is in Nanan, the district on the south bank of the Yangtze, across the river from the old Yuzhong peninsula. Confirm the exact address on the map when you book.
Is Le Meridien Chongqing a good base for sightseeing?+
It works well if you are happy to cross the river for the main sights. Jiefangbei and Hongyadong are a taxi or metro ride away, so allow extra time at rush hour.
What should I check before booking Le Meridien Chongqing?+
Room types, whether breakfast is included, the cancellation terms and the exact location on the map. Check when you book, because details and rates change by date.
