Within the Xinjiekou business district, The Ritz-Carlton, Nanjing takes up elevated levels of a tower beside Deji Plaza. Rooms and suites combine contemporary design with references to the city’s historic culture, including curated art and standalone soaking tubs. Every category overlooks the lake, mountains or skyline, although the precise outlook varies by orientation. Dining includes Cantonese cooking at Dai Yuet Heen, regional dishes at Pin Ning Fu, international menus at Lavandula and drinks at FLAIR. The spa, indoor pool and fitness centre provide wellness facilities above the city. Metro connections sit nearby, while the Old City Wall, Sun Yat Sen Mausoleum and Ming Tombs require journeys beyond Xinjiekou.