Friendship Palace Hotel, HarbinFriendship Palace Hotel in Harbin, China has a corrected score of 2.9 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), ranked 20 of 29 hotels we score in Harbin. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.8 before correction: Tripadvisor 2.8. Rooms from about $100 a night (cached, not a live quote).Friendship Palace Hotel is a 4-star establishment in the Daoli District of Harbin. Originally opened in 1954 as the Sino-Soviet Friendship Palace, the property features 258 air-conditioned rooms and a Baroque-style theater. It sits near the Songhua River, Jiuzhan Park, and the Siberian Tiger Park. The hotel caters to business travellers with over 30 meeting rooms, a business centre, and several banquet halls. Guests can access on-site dining, massage services, and valet parking. While the hotel offers significant historical character and central access to local parks, some guest feedback indicates issues with unpleasant odours in certain areas.What stands out

Historic 1954 building

Close to Jiuzhan Park

Extensive meeting facilities

Central Daoli District location

Watch out for

Occasional sewer smells

Mixed guest satisfaction

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