Anantara Guiyang Resort, GuiyangAnantara Guiyang Resort in Guiyang, China has a corrected score of 3.5 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 15 of 39 hotels we score in Guiyang. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.6 before correction: Booking.com 2.2, Tripadvisor 5.0. Rooms from about $153 a night (cached, not a live quote).Anantara Guiyang Resort is an upscale property situated in Guizhou Province, southwest China. Set among karst mountains and greenery, the resort offers 218 rooms, suites, and pool villas, many featuring furnished balconies. It caters to travellers seeking relaxation or corporate groups, providing a ballroom for up to 400 guests and various meeting facilities. On-site amenities include a golf course, an Anantara Spa, and both indoor and outdoor swimming pools. Guests can access two poolside bars and a terrace. While the setting is quiet, the resort is located a short drive from the airport. The rooms include air conditioning, minibars, and 42-inch LCD televisions.What stands out

Karst mountain views

On-site golf course

Full-service spa

Indoor and outdoor pools

Watch out for

Requires travel to airport

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Mercure Guiyang Exhibition Center, Guiyang: 4.2 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), from $61 a night. Mercure Guiyang Exhibition Center is a 141-room hotel situated in the Guanshanhu District within Yueran Plaza.

Doubletree by Hilton Anshun, Guiyang: 4.0 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $76 a night. Doubletree by Hilton Anshun is a full-service hotel situated on the edge of Hongshan Lake in the centre of Anshun.

Holiday Inn Resort Qingyan, Guiyang: 4.0 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), from $89 a night. Holiday Inn Resort Qingyan is a resort-style hotel situated in Longjing Village within Qingyan Town.