Rising from the Pearl River New City district in a spiraling glass form that tapers as it climbs, the International Finance Centre tower was designed by Wilkinson Eyre Architects and stands among Guangzhou's most recognizable pieces of skyline engineering. The Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou fills floors 70 through 98 of that tower, which means the property begins where most buildings end — the glazed curtain wall that wraps the structure delivers unobstructed panoramas across Tianhe and, on clear days, toward the distinctive Canton Tower rising from the riverbank. Opened in 2012, the hotel carries 344 rooms and suites distributed through nearly thirty floors of tapered plan, the curved geometry of the facade pressing gently into every interior. HBA/Hirsch Bedner Associates handled the interiors, navigating the challenge of a building whose sculptural ambitions are already at full volume. The guestroom palette runs to pale onyx-toned headboard panels, burl wood joinery, and custom carpets with abstract botanical patterning — one room category takes a cooler approach, ink-wash murals and white sculptural column elements referencing classical Chinese painting in a quieter register. The pool deck, lined with Calacatta marble columns angled by the tower's tapering structure, frames a view directly toward the Canton Tower in a composition that feels more like a belvedere than a fitness amenity. Up in the Japanese restaurant, a lacquered reflective ceiling captures the city lights spread below floor-to-ceiling glass — the building's verticality fully enlisted as the primary design material.

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An icon of high style, Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou occupies the top third of the 103-storey International Finance Center (IFC) Guangzhou. The Hotel soars above the Pearl River in China’s third largest metropolitan area and economic powerhouse, and sits between the Pearl River and the business district of Tianhe in a vibrant new area known as Zhujiang New Town, a destination rich in chic shops and restaurants. The city’s most iconic cultural institutions, including Guangdong Museum and Guangzhou Opera House, are just a short stroll away. Offering 344 guest rooms, seven restaurants and bars, the city’s top meeting spaces and the exclusive Hua Spa, Four Seasons is at the very heart of the Central Business District (CBD). In hotel rooms set between floors 74 and 98, guests will find beautifully appointed interiors lit by floor-to-ceiling windows and unobstructed views of the Pearl River, the urban spectacle below, and the curvaceous Canton Tower across the river. Ultramodern, elegant and dotted with original works by local and international artists, the guest rooms feature all the comforts and conveniences for which Four Seasons is renowned. With seven dining and entertainment venues, Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou is an enticing location for gourmet cuisine, impeccable service and see-and-be-seen atmosphere. The Atrium in the 70th floor hotel lobby, is perfect for afternoon tea, light fare, and cocktails throughout the day with spectacular view of the city. Yu Yue Heen on the 71st floor is a Michelin one-starred Chinese restaurant for two consecutive years. 72nd floor Caffe Mondo is an Italian-inspired all day dining restaurant, featuring sumptuous buffet and an array of authentic Italian delicacies. Kumoi on the 72nd floor expertly prepared teppenyaki, yakitori, sushi, sashimi and other contemporary Japanese dishes. 99th floor Tian Bar offers innovative cocktails, ideal wine pairings and liquors, and 100th floor seafood and grill restaurant Catch crafts exquisite cuisines in light French style. Escaping the urban din 69 floors Hua Spa is the perfect place. The adjacent 24-hour Fitness Center is equipped with state-of-the-art gym equipment, and a stunning 25 metre (82 foot) infinity pool overlooks the city with a windowed poolside relaxation terrace. With formal and flexible event space, the hotel can accommodate banquets from 10 to 720. The Executive Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou is also open daily, boasting its own private meeting space, concierge services and daily breakfast, refreshments and cocktails on the 99th floor.