Hangzhou Marriott Qianjiang, HangzhouHangzhou Marriott Qianjiang in Hangzhou, China has a corrected score of 3.9 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 34 of 157 hotels we score in Hangzhou. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.1 before correction: Booking.com 3.8, Tripadvisor 4.8, Agoda 3.7. Rooms from about $129 a night (cached, not a live quote).Hangzhou Marriott Qianjiang is a 348-room hotel situated in the Qianjiang New City CBD on the western bank of the Qiantang River. It serves business travellers and tourists looking for proximity to the Eastern Metro Line and local attractions like the Grand Theater and MIXC Mall. Most rooms, specifically 284 of them, overlook the river. On-site facilities include a Japanese restaurant, a full-service spa, a swimming pool, and a gym. The property also features an indoor-outdoor lounge and a terrace. While the location is convenient for transport, the hotel is a short drive from Xiaoshan. Rooms include air conditioning, mini bars, and illy coffee makers.What stands out

River and city views

Japanese restaurant on site

Close to metro station

Full service spa

Watch out for

Requires driving to Xiaoshan

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