Conrad Guangzhou, GuangzhouConrad Guangzhou in Guangzhou, China has a corrected score of 4.0 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 16 of 160 hotels we score in Guangzhou. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.2 before correction: Booking.com 4.2, Tripadvisor 4.3. Rooms from about $242 a night (cached, not a live quote).Conrad Guangzhou is a five-star hotel situated in the Zhujiang New Town area of the Tianhe District. Located near the Canton Tower, the property contains 309 contemporary guest rooms and suites, several of which overlook the river. The hotel caters to business travellers and families, providing meeting rooms, an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a fitness centre. Dining options include three restaurants and a coffee shop. Guests can also use the spa facilities, which feature a sauna and hot tub. While the hotel offers extensive amenities, some guests have reported inconsistencies with specific room assignments.What stands out

Three on-site restaurants

Both indoor and outdoor pools

Close to Canton Tower

Full spa and sauna facilities

Watch out for

Occasional room assignment issues

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