Towering 62 stories above the city’s central business district, The Ritz-Carlton, Nanjing recrafts the city’s legendary history through a luxury lens. The experience begins in the 38th-floor lobby where the Purple Mountain stretches out before the eyes and original artwork adorns the walls. Cultural stories are weaved throughout one’s stay including a sunset lantern ritual and spa treatments featuring lotus flowers, Yuhua stones and other indigenous elements. 295 guest rooms and suites offer city, Xuanwu Lake or Purple Mountain views. Five restaurants and bars boast authentic Cantonese, French-inspired and locally cuisine. More than 23,000 sq. ft. of meeting and event space includes two ballrooms.