Guangzhou Marriott Tianhe, GuangzhouGuangzhou Marriott Tianhe in Guangzhou, China has a corrected score of 3.7 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 41 of 160 hotels we score in Guangzhou. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.0 before correction: Booking.com 3.6, Tripadvisor 4.5. Rooms from about $171 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located in the Tianhe business district of Guangzhou, this full-service hotel sits above Grandview Mall. It offers 319 rooms and suites featuring modern interiors and views of the city. The property is within walking distance of shopping centres such as Parc Central and Taikoo Hui, and is near the Tiyu Xilu Metro Station. Facilities include an indoor swimming pool, a sauna, a wellness centre, and a Cantonese restaurant. It suits business travellers and shoppers who require central access to retail hubs. One limitation is that the hotel has only two dining options available on-site.What stands out

Central Tianhe location

Spacious rooms with bathtubs

Indoor pool and sauna

Close to metro station

Watch out for

Traffic at the single entrance

Limited dining options

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