Hilton Garden Inn Xiamen Bailuzhou Park, XiamenHilton Garden Inn Xiamen Bailuzhou Park in Xiamen, China has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 28 of 48 hotels we score in Xiamen. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.5 before correction: Booking.com 2.1, Tripadvisor 4.8. Rooms from about $62 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located in the Siming District on Xiamen Island, this hotel sits next to Bailuzhou Park and Yundang Lake. It is a practical choice for families and travellers using public transport, as a metro station is 200 metres away. The rooms feature air conditioning, private bathrooms, and city views. Guests can eat at the two on-site restaurants, which serve breakfast, lunch, dinner, cocktails, and traditional Chinese tea. The property also includes a gym, meeting rooms, and secure parking. While the staff are noted for being helpful, some guests have reported that the air conditioning in certain rooms is not particularly strong.What stands out

Near metro station and parks

On-site dining and gym

Helpful and friendly staff

Pet friendly policy

Watch out for

Weak air conditioning in some rooms

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Waldorf Astoria Xiamen, Xiamen: 4.2 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $344 a night. Located in the Siming District commercial centre, the Waldorf Astoria Xiamen sits next to Lianhua Park and is linked to the Paragon Shopping Mall.

Novotel Xiamen Downtown, Xiamen: 4.1 ± 0.3 (thin evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $67 a night. Novotel Xiamen Downtown is a five-star hotel situated on Hubin East Road in the Siming District.

Crowne Plaza Xiamen Jimei Seaview, Xiamen: 4.1 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms). Located on Xingbin Road in the Jimei District, this five-star hotel overlooks Xinglin Bay and Yuemei Lake.