Crowne Plaza Science City, HangzhouCrowne Plaza Science City in Hangzhou, China has a corrected score of 4.2 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 13 of 157 hotels we score in Hangzhou. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.4 before correction: Tripadvisor 5.0, Google 5.0, Agoda 3.2. Rooms from about $127 a night (cached, not a live quote).Crowne Plaza Science City is a large hotel situated in the Didang New Town business district of northeast Shaoxing, near Meilong Lake. The property contains 453 rooms and suites, making it suitable for business travellers and large groups. Facilities include an indoor heated swimming pool, a fitness centre, and three restaurants that serve local food. Guests can access an on-site spa and various shopping options. While the hotel offers extensive amenities and modern interiors, the large number of rooms means the property can feel busy during peak periods. It provides secure parking and a business centre for those working in the area.What stands out

Indoor heated swimming pool

Three local restaurants

On-site spa and shopping

Secure parking available

Watch out for

Large scale property

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