At the pinnacle of Jinling, the Lion King of the Continent

Walking into The Ritz-Carlton Nanjing is like flipping through an album where luxury intertwines with culture, where the elegance of the ancient capital of the Six Dynasties melds into modern architecture, crafting a supremely perfect accommodation experience from a fresh perspective. The main purpose of this visit was to celebrate a friend's 18th birthday and to check out the highly-rated executive lounge. The journey began with a call from the concierge two days ago, where they inquired thoughtfully about the purpose of the trip and some personalized requests (such as pillow types), reflecting the hotel's attentive attitude towards guests and heightening the anticipation for this stay. Executive guests can check in directly on the 58th floor, avoiding the long lines in the lobby. The check-in process is seated, and the front desk staff will carefully explain the dining hours of the lounge and some precautions, and even offered a room upgrade🥰 The room interior is very new, and I really like the display of artworks and books, feeling that one could spend a whole day in the hotel without getting bored. The overall layout is reasonable, with the dressing room, bedroom, and bathroom separated, offering spacious areas. The bedding is as comfortable as ever, the amenities are from the diptyque series, the mini-bar has a variety but is chargeable (also equipped with some cocktail tools), and the hairdryer is not Dyson but is quite handy to use I also really like the design of the hotel's public areas. The wall of paintings and calligraphy in the lobby exudes elegance, and the sculptures glimpsed around the corner are ingeniously integrated with the hotel's design. The gym is fully equipped, and the swimming pool's own spa pool and sauna room are an unexpected delight Perhaps because of high expectations, the offerings of the executive lounge were not as satisfying as imagined. The variety of dishes did not seem very rich, and the quality was not exceptionally high (for example, the quality of the steak did not feel very high, and the taste of the Eggs Benedict was quite ordinary). The evening drinks only had two buckets of pre-mixed cocktails, and the taste was very disappointing... On the contrary, the afternoon tea was surprisingly good, with delicious scones, and the all-you-can-eat ham and champagne in the evening were worth the price. The most satisfying part of the stay was the service, which maintained an extremely high standard from the doormen at the entrance to the private car at departure. When you finish swimming, they will timely hand you a towel and water, and before traveling by private car, they will turn on the massage function and prepare an ice towel for you, not to mention the service staff in the restaurant and lobby, who always greet you kindly with a smile, creating a perfect feeling of being at home, just right. For this birthday visit, they prepared rose petals, a cake, and a greeting card in the room, and gave a special arrangement during dinner, making it feel warm and surprising In summary, this stay was nothing short of perfect, with the hardware facilities and service experience complementing each other. For future trips to Nanjing, it will still be the first choice🥳