Rising up in the heart of Pearl River New City area of Tianhe District, the 40-storey Ritz-Carlton Guangzhou is one of the citys landmarks Located along Pearl River, it is just 1 km from Zhujiang Metro Station, a 5-minute walk from Guangzhou Opera House and a 10-minute walk from Haixinsha Island or Canton Tower The hotel offers an outdoor heated pool, 6 dining options and a world-class spa The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou is a 10-minute walk from Friendship Shopping Mall or Xingsheng Road Bar Street and a 10-minute drive from Guangzhou East Railway Station It is a 15-minute drive from Taikoo Hui Square and Pazhou Complex It is approximately 45 km, or a 40-minute drive, from Baiyun International Airport The luxurious rooms at The Ritz-Carlton are all above the 20th floor with stunning city or river views Each are elegantly decorated with a flat-screen TV, DVD player and marble bathrooms The Ritz-Carlton Spa features a wide range of massage therapies, a spa bath and a beauty salon Guests can visit the 24-hour fitness centre for personal training sessions or yoga and Tai-chi classes The hotels 6 main restaurants serve a variety of Cantonese and Western dishes H2O Pool Bar and Grill serves snacks and a variety of beverages Live music and drinks are available at The Churchill Bar and Pearl Lounge