The Tianjin Crystal Palace Hotel, Tianjin

Another of the city's funky Bauhaus architectural offerings, this four star hotel looks like two beached cruise ships butted up against a lake. Multiple lodging options are available including office rooms and posh suites. If you are here on business, the all-inclusive facilities will make the trip productive, but if you are simply vacationing, it is a bit out of the way from not only downtown, but also number of local attractions and requires a vehicle or an excellent grasp of the bus system. The hotel also features a wide array of dining options ranging from tradition Chinese to French and Italian.