Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen Receives Prestigious Recognition in the 2026 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards
By Nowshenzhen · July 9, 2026 · 2 min read · 👁 0 views
Shenzhen, China, 8 July 2026 — Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen is delighted to announce its debut on the prestigious Travel + Leisure 2026 World’s Best Awards list, ranking No. 34 among the World’s 100 Best Hotels and No. 6 among Asia’s Best City Hotels. The hotel was also recognized as the highest-ranked hotel from Mainland China, underscoring its commitment to exceptional experiences, refined service, and a distinctive urban resort atmosphere.

Exterior of Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen
As one of three Mandarin Oriental properties worldwide to be featured on this year’s list, Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen joins Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok and Mandarin Oriental, Paris, underscoring the Group’s enduring commitment to exceptional service, uncompromising quality, and its legendary approach to hospitality.
The Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards are among the travel and hospitality industry’s most respected annual rankings, recognizing excellence across global destinations, island resorts, national parks, airlines, hotels, and more. This year’s results were based on the votes of more than 660,000 readers worldwide, covering over 10,000 hotels and travel experiences.

Suite Bedroom at Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen
Mr. Christian Dolenc, General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen and Area Vice President, Operations, said: “We are deeply honored to receive this recognition from Travel + Leisure as Shenzhen prepares to host the 2026 APEC. This achievement belongs to every colleague whose passion, dedication, and craftsmanship bring our service philosophy to life each day. We remain firmly committed to delivering exceptional experiences through Mandarin Oriental’s renowned service excellence, creating memorable experiences for all our guests. “

Window view of the club suite at Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen
About Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen
Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen stands apart by holding the city's only Forbes "double Five-Star" and Michelin One-Key honors. With panoramic views of the heart of the city and of stunning Lotus Hill Park and Bijia Mountain Park, Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen, is situated on the top levels of Upperhills. The luxury property offers 178 spacious guest rooms featuring breathtaking vistas of the city skyline. Enhancing the guest experience with exclusive ambience and personalized service is The Mandarin Club. A total of eight distinctive restaurants and bars (including a Black Pearl Restaurant and a bar listed among Asia’s 50 Best Bars) promise to make the hotel a Shenzhen dining destination. The Mandarin Spa features signature Mandarin Oriental wellness treatments along with a Fitness Centre and an indoor lap pool with a 30-meter-high sky roof. The Cube, a unique landmark in the Futian district, is an independent meeting space offering 1,500 square meters of event space, and The Gallery, on the 77th floor, is among the city’s highest banquet spaces.
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