Among the high-end hot spring hotels in Chongqing, the only one that can be compared with Bailian Hotel is Banyan Tree Chongqing. Banyan Tree is a brand of the Banyan Tree Group, the operating developer of luxury hotels and resorts, which was established in 1994 and has Banyan Tree Phuket, Thailand as its flagship resort property. Opened in 2013, Banyan Tree Chongqing Beibei is not only the first hot spring resort operated by an international hotel management company in Chongqing, but also the first spa-themed resort under the Banyan Tree brand.

Banyan Tree Chongqing is located in the hot spring-rich Beibei District, and the hot spring water in the hotel is drawn from the excellent North Hot Spring. There are several outdoor hot spring pools and separate indoor hot spring pools for men and women, as well as a heated indoor pool. As part of the Banyan Tree Resort's classic experience, Banyan Tree Spa has to mention. Banyan Tree Spa is recognised by the industry as one of the best spa brands in Asia, especially Banyan Tree Phuket. In order to ensure the consistency of chain quality, Banyan Tree Spa Chongqing is equipped with different specifications of treatment rooms, 3 standard, 5 luxury and 1 royal, providing yin and yang rain and dew experience, the treatment includes showers, steam baths, body scrubs and body massages and other services.

Banyan Tree Chongqing has a total of 107 rooms, including 48 hot spring suites and 59 hot spring villas. Each room type has a private terrace with an independent hot spring pool, and some villa types also have private pools and private courtyards, providing guests with a private hot spring vacation experience. Banyan Tree Chongqing combines Chongqing's unique multi-storey stilted building elements in the architectural design, and the interior is decorated with marble slabs and dark wood furniture that create a strong Chinese atmosphere, and is decorated with Shu embroidery and Shu brocade, and the outdoor greening is increased, and the forest courtyard style is the leading style, giving residents a deep jungle and staying out of the way. Of course, the price of staying at Banyan Tree Chongqing is not low, with an average price of more than 3,000 yuan per room per night.

Banyan Tree Chongqing is a joint real estate project between Banyan Tree Group and Chongqing Shenji Group, including Banyan Tree hotels, high-end clubs, residences, etc. Shenji Group is the largest hotel owner in Chongqing, with Chongqing cooperation projects with high-end hotel brands such as Banyan Tree, Sofitel and Westin. However, due to the interruption of funds, the second phase of the project with Banyan Tree Group was suspended in 2015 and became an unfinished building, and only Banyan Tree Hotel is currently in operation. Although there are already companies undertaking unfinished projects near Banyan Tree and are in the process of re-planning, the unfinished property scene will continue to be maintained for a certain period of time, which will be more unpleasant for guests who pay attention to the exterior view of the hotel.

Since its opening in 2013, Banyan Tree Chongqing has seen a lack of maintenance, outdated furniture, equipment failures and other problems, and the restaurant's catering has only stayed at a level that is not easy to eat. This has made many loyal guests of the Banyan Tree brand think that this is "the worst Banyan Tree in the world" after staying in comparison.