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Starway Hotels

H World's midscale brand with local character, known for its signature noodle breakfast, with about 700 hotels in China.

  • H World GroupHotel group
  • MidscaleTier
  • ChinaOrigin

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About Starway

Starway joined H World in 2012. H World describes it as a midscale, select-service brand with local character and smart facilities, known for its signature noodle breakfast; it had 712 hotels at the end of 2025.

What to expect

Midscale hotels in Chinese cities, such as Starway Hotel Shanghai Hongqiao Hub Qibao and Starway Hotel Xi’an Bell Tower.

Who it suits

Business travellers and city visitors who want a good-value hotel with a local feel.

Booking tips

  • H Rewards members can earn and use points at participating hotels, usually on eligible rates booked directly.
  • Some unrelated hotels outside China use the name ‘Starway’; check the hotel belongs to H World.

What Starway is known for

  • Part of H World since 2012
  • Signature noodle breakfast
  • About 700 hotels

Style of hotels

  • Select-service

Good for

  • Business travel
  • Budget stays

Where to find Starway

Starway hotels are found mainly in: China.

  • Shanghai Hongqiao
  • Xi'an Bell Tower
  • Chengdu
  • Lhasa

Signature hotels

  • Starway Hotel Shanghai Hongqiao Hub QibaoShanghai

H Rewards: Starway loyalty programme

Stays at Starway hotels count towards H Rewards. Members can earn points on eligible stays across the group's brands and redeem them for free nights. Points and member rates usually apply only to bookings made directly or on qualifying rates.

Starway: Frequently Asked Questions

01Who owns Starway?

Starway is part of H World Group. H World Group (formerly Huazhu Hotels Group) is based in Shanghai and was founded in 2005.

02Is Starway a luxury brand?

Starway sits in the midscale segment of the hotel market.

03Which loyalty programme does Starway use?

Stays at Starway hotels can earn and use points in H Rewards when you book in a way that qualifies, usually directly with the brand or through an eligible rate.

04How do I find cheap Starway hotels?

Search your destination and dates on HotelSelects Deals, then compare the rates shown. Booking a few weeks ahead for busy dates, staying flexible by a day and choosing refundable rates you can rebook all help you find a better price.

Starway, its logo and trademarks are the property of H World Group and are used for identification only. HotelSelects is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Starway. We may earn a commission from bookings made through our links, at no extra cost to you.