IHG Hotels and Resorts Retains Multiple Restaurants in the 2026 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide

IHG Hotels & Resorts has retained five restaurants in mainland China in the prestigious 2026 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide, underscoring its long-term commitment to culinary excellence and innovation.

Robin’s Grill & Teppanyaki, Regent Chongqing
- One-Diamond for six consecutive years.
- Known as a “Wagyu expert,” offering immersive Chef’s Table experiences.

Cai Feng Lou, HUALUXE Xi’an Tanghua
- One-Diamond for five consecutive years.
- Signature brand blending Cantonese expertise with local Xi’an ingredients.

Wu Yue No.1 Chinese Restaurant, InterContinental Wuxi
- Listed for two consecutive years.
- Fuses Huaiyang, Wuxi, and Cantonese traditions with innovative flair.

Riva Mediterranean Steakhouse, InterContinental Suzhou
- Listed for two consecutive years.
- Suzhou’s first Mediterranean-style steakhouse, featuring dry-aged beef and curated wine selections.

The Grove, Kimpton Bamboo Grove Suzhou
- Listed for two consecutive years.
- Seasonal Jiangnan cuisine, blending heritage with modern innovation.

Strategic Significance
- Reflects IHG’s diverse culinary portfolio across Chinese, Mediterranean, and steakhouse concepts.
- Continuous recognition highlights stable standards and long-term investment in culinary development.
- Reinforces IHG’s strategy of combining global perspectives with local cultural expression.

Leadership Insight
Jerome Qiu, COO of IHG Greater China, emphasized that:
> “Delivering high-quality dining consistently has become a key competitive advantage. Continuous recognition confirms the stable standards of our restaurants and reflects IHG’s long-term investment in culinary development.”

This achievement positions IHG as a culinary leader in Greater China, making its restaurants not just hotel amenities but destinations in their own right.