Crowne Plaza Window Of Canton by Ihg, GuangzhouCrowne Plaza Window Of Canton by Ihg in Guangzhou, China has a corrected score of 3.9 ± 0.3 (thin evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 26 of 160 hotels we score in Guangzhou. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.2 before correction: Booking.com 3.7, Tripadvisor 4.8. Rooms from about $131 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located on Lijiao Road in the Haizhu District, this five-star hotel sits along the Pearl River near the Pazhou Exhibition Center. It serves business travellers and guests visiting the Canton Fair Complex. The rooms are 50 square metres in size and include separate baths with walk-in showers. On-site facilities include a fitness centre, a swimming pool, a garden, and several restaurants. Guests can access a shared lounge and a terrace. While the hotel provides secure parking and modern interiors, the immediate area has limited access to local shops and restaurants.What stands out

Spacious 50 square metre rooms

On-site swimming pool and gym

River views from many rooms

Multiple dining options

Watch out for

Few local shops nearby

Lounge closes at 10pm

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