Waldorf Astoria Xiamen is an elegant estate in the heart of the bustling city

Finally stayed at the Waldorf Astoria in Xiamen, and from the moment I stepped into the lobby, I was captivated by its "understated luxury and noble aura"! This is the sixth Waldorf Astoria in the Asia-Pacific region, elevating the blend of Nanyang style and modern art to a new level— even the elevator lobby feels like an art gallery 🎨

💎【Stunning Design Details for Detail Lovers】
• The 10-meter-high crystal chandelier lobby features natural marble patterns forming a coastline image; every snapshot looks like a magazine cover
• My favorite is the fifth-floor sky garden! A secret pool surrounded by over 2,000 bougainvillea plants, with golden evening sunlight filtering through palm trees onto the water—put on your swimsuit and lounge chair and relax for hours
• The rooms have fully automatic curtains and Bluetooth speakers, and the bathroom boasts a rare double-sided floor-to-ceiling window design, offering views of Lotus Park lake while soaking in the tub

🍽️【Waldorf Astoria on the Palate】
• Breakfast may not have many options but each dish is exquisite; the weekend-only brunch set with freshly shucked oysters and champagne is worth the room rate alone
• The Chinese restaurant "Yi Ting" is a must-try! Their signature golden soup sea cucumber dumplings use local Fujian seafood, with a broth simmered for 6 hours, even local foodies approve
• Hidden perk: quietly mention a special occasion at check-in and you’ll receive a handwritten card plus a red velvet cake

🌿【A Peach Blossom Land in the City Center】
• A 5-minute walk to Metro Line 2, 15 minutes by car to Gulangyu Island ferry terminal or Zhongshan Road
• Next to Lotus Park, known mostly to locals—grandmas do vintage square dancing in the early morning, and the lake reflects the romantic sunset in the evening
• Want boutique shopping? SM City Plaza, 1 km away, houses Xiamen’s best designer collective stores

💡Tested Tips:
1. Choose the "Hoya Room" or above; the bathtub faces the cityscape, and the nighttime lights rival a million-dollar view
2. Best pool photo time is 4:00-5:00 PM when the light is soft and crowds are minimal
3. Business travelers take note: the meeting rooms have simultaneous interpretation equipment, and the pineapple cakes at tea break are specially supplied by a long-established Xiamen brand

If you want to experience an "old money" style vacation, go for it, and remember to bring a velvet long dress—the lobby staircase and library lounge are perfect for elegant photoshoots! From the ART DECO style elevator to the lavender spray left nightly with turndown service, this hotel has "discreet luxury" engraved in its DNA~