Empark Grand Hotel Hangzhou Bay Ningbo, CixiEmpark Grand Hotel Hangzhou Bay Ningbo in Cixi, China has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 6 of 13 hotels we score in Cixi. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.3 before correction: Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.0, Agoda 3.8. Rooms from about $142 a night (cached, not a live quote).Empark Grand Hotel Hangzhou Bay Ningbo is a five-star hotel situated on Jin Yuan Avenue within the Hangzhou Bay New Area of Cixi. It sits near the Ningbo Fantawild Theme Park and several local marshes and parks. The property caters to business travellers and families, offering meeting facilities, a business centre, and an indoor swimming pool. Dining options include a Chinese food hall with 26 private rooms alongside Western and source cuisine. While the rooms are large and the service is noted as helpful, the breakfast selection is somewhat limited. The hotel provides secure valet parking and various amenities such as a fitness centre and an executive lounge.What stands out

Large spacious guest rooms

Indoor swimming pool

On-site meeting and banquet facilities

Close to theme parks and nature

Watch out for

Limited breakfast variety

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