Grand Mercure Hangzhou Zijingang, HangzhouGrand Mercure Hangzhou Zijingang in Hangzhou, China has a corrected score of 2.6 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 155 of 157 hotels we score in Hangzhou. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 1.9 before correction: Booking.com 1.1, Agoda 2.7. Rooms from about $142 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located on Shenhua Road in the Gongshu District, the Grand Mercure Hangzhou Zijingang is a five-star hotel near the Xixi Wetland Park area. It features 140 contemporary rooms and suites that look out over the park. Guests can use the indoor swimming pool, fitness centre, sauna, and the all-day dining restaurant. The property includes nine conference rooms and a lobby bar, making it suitable for business travellers and families. While the facilities are well-maintained, the hotel is situated away from the central city core. The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and modern interiors.What stands out

Spacious rooms with large showers

High standards of cleanliness

Round the clock room service

Extensive breakfast selection

Watch out for

Located outside the city centre

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