Holiday Inn Chengdu Oriental Plaza, an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Chengdu Oriental Plaza, an IHG Hotel Overview

First Impressions

Walking into the Holiday Inn Chengdu Oriental Plaza, an IHG Hotel, you immediately get that sense of a place that takes itself seriously — in the best possible way. The lobby has that polished, unhurried feel that five-star hotels in China tend to do really well, and this one is no exception. It’s grand without being cold, which honestly isn’t always easy to pull off. You feel looked after from the moment you arrive.

Location & Neighborhood

Sitting right on Dongdajie in the Jinjiang district, this hotel puts you in one of Chengdu’s most lively and walkable stretches. You’re close to Chunxi Road — the city’s buzzing shopping and dining corridor — and getting to Tianfu Square takes almost no effort at all. Couples especially seem to love it here, and it’s easy to see why: the streets around the hotel are perfect for evening strolls, with plenty of local restaurants and tea houses tucked in nearby. It’s the kind of location where you actually want to step outside and explore rather than just retreat to your room.

The Rooms

The rooms here are exactly what you’d hope for from a luxury five-star stay in a city like Chengdu. Everything feels well-maintained and thoughtfully put together — good bedding, solid soundproofing (which matters a lot on a busy city street), and enough space to actually spread out. The views, depending on which floor you’re on, can be genuinely impressive over the city skyline. It’s the kind of room you don’t mind spending a slow morning in.

Breakfast

Breakfast is a proper spread — a full buffet with both continental options and local touches, which I always think is the right call in China. You’re not stuck choosing between a sad croissant and nothing else; there’s real variety here. The dining area has a calm, unhurried atmosphere in the mornings, which sets a nice tone for the day. If you’re heading out early to catch a panda base visit or a temple, it’s good to know you can fuel up properly before you go.

Why Guests Love It

The overall rating sits at a very solid 8.6, and honestly, spending any time here makes that feel completely earned. Free parking is available on-site, which is a genuinely useful detail if you’re renting a car or being picked up for day trips around Sichuan. The location score from recent guests is a remarkable 9.5, and couples in particular have rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip — I mean, that kind of consistency tells you something real about the experience. Whether you’re here for business, a romantic trip, or just using Chengdu as a base to explore the wider region, this hotel has a way of making everything feel a little smoother and more enjoyable than it might otherwise be.

The concierge service in Chengdu arranges backstage Sichuan opera visits, panda habitat volunteering, and chef-guided hot pot tastings.

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