How The Temple House Chengdu offers a luxurious, modern gateway to traditional China

There are luxury hotels, and there is The Temple House.

This might come across as a rather bold statement, especially for someone who is more used to sleeping in tents at festivals then in five-star accommodations but I'm not one to exaggerate.

And my first ever trip to China was made all the more special thanks to my stay at the hotel group’s impressive and newest branch in Chengdu.

Studio 70: The Temple House Chengdu's spacious studio rooms offer a relaxing space to work, sleep and enjoy stunning views of the city from the comfort of your luxury bed

As well as Mi Xun, an urban day spa beside a private courtyard, guests can swim in an indoor pool. Nearby, the gym features a selection of equipment and free weights

Upon arriving at the vibrant hotel, around 30 minutes drive from the airport,- I was warmly greeted by the staff, taken up to the room, a studio 70, and given a full tour of what it had to offer.

It took a while, because it offers so much. If there’s a bed bigger than a super king size then that was what I was met by, complemented by a view of the city from the comfort of its soft white sheets.

The spacious suite came with a cosy seating area adorned with a desk and chair, free mini bar, espresso machine, tea set, yoga mat, giant bath and wet room, his and hers sinks with a TV built into the mirror and every type of toiletry and hotel essential that would have Ross from Friends filling his suitcase to the brim. There was also a complimentary maxi bar with a coffee machine, tea set, soft drinks, beers and a mixture of sweets readily available in each room and replenished twice daily

The blinds, lights and TV controls were easy to access from my bed, and after placing my dirty travelling clothes in the laundry bag ready for housekeeping to collect in the morning, it didn’t take me long to fall down for the luxurious count.