Crowne Plaza Qidong, ShanghaiCrowne Plaza Qidong in Shanghai, China has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.5 (thin evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 143 of 420 hotels we score in Shanghai. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.7 before correction: Booking.com 4.0, Tripadvisor 5.0, Agoda 2.2. Rooms from about $94 a night (cached, not a live quote).Crowne Plaza Qidong is an Art Deco hotel located in Huilong Town, near the Yellow Sea. It sits close to Wuyue Square and is connected to a local shopping centre. The property provides 321 air-conditioned rooms and suites, some of which feature views facing south. Facilities include an indoor swimming pool, a gym, a kids' club, and several dining options such as Circles Cafe. The hotel suits business travellers and families looking for structured amenities. Guests should note that housekeeping services are limited. The location is somewhat quiet with few local activities immediately surrounding the building.What stands out

Indoor swimming pool

Connected to shopping centre

On-site dining options

Soundproofed guest rooms

Watch out for

Limited housekeeping

Hard beds

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