Crowne Plaza City Center, GuangzhouCrowne Plaza City Center in Guangzhou, China has a corrected score of 3.7 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 42 of 160 hotels we score in Guangzhou. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.0 before correction: Booking.com 4.0, Tripadvisor 4.8, Agoda 3.3. Rooms from about $114 a night (cached, not a live quote).Crowne Plaza Foshan is a five-star hotel situated in downtown Foshan. It sits within a garden setting and provides direct access to a shopping centre. The property is a short walk from the Guangfo Metro Station and local sites such as the Foshan Ancestral Temple and Liangs Garden. Guests can use the fitness centre, swimming pool, and full-service spa. Dining options include seven restaurants serving international food. The hotel is suitable for business travellers and tourists interested in Lingnan culture. While the facilities are extensive, some guests have noted issues with cracked bathtubs.What stands out

Central downtown location

Seven international restaurants

On-site spa and pool

Connected to shopping centre

Watch out for

Cracked bathtubs reported

Limited breakfast selection

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