Cordis Dongqian Lake Ningbo, NingboCordis Dongqian Lake Ningbo in Ningbo, China has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 29 of 66 hotels we score in Ningbo. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.7 before correction: Tripadvisor 3.6, Agoda 3.9. Rooms from about $175 a night (cached, not a live quote).Cordis Dongqian Lake Ningbo is a contemporary resort situated by Dongqian Lake near Jinji Mountain. The property consists of up to 252 guest rooms and suites, alongside 18 private villas that feature patios and lake views. Facilities include an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a fitness centre, and a garden. The hotel accommodates families and allows pets. Guests can access two bars, a shared lounge, and a business centre. While the rooms are spacious and individually furnished, some recent guest feedback indicates that the level of service can be inconsistent.What stands out

Indoor and outdoor swimming pools

Private villas with lake views

Pet friendly accommodation

Spacious individually furnished rooms

Watch out for

Inconsistent service quality

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