Holiday Inn Exp Gongshu, HangzhouHoliday Inn Exp Gongshu in Hangzhou, China has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 110 of 157 hotels we score in Hangzhou. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.1 before correction: Booking.com 3.0, Tripadvisor 5.0, Agoda 1.4. Rooms from about $52 a night (cached, not a live quote).Holiday Inn Express Hangzhou Gongshu is a three-star hotel situated in the Gongshu district. It serves travellers looking for proximity to local lakes and tourist attractions. The property features between 209 and 306 rooms, each containing a work desk, ergonomic seating, and satellite or LED television. Guests can access a fitness centre, an on-site restaurant, a bar, and a shared lounge. Complimentary breakfast and secure parking are provided. While the hotel offers convenient amenities like airport transfers and 24-hour service, English-speaking staff members are limited. The location is somewhat removed from the main urban core.What stands out

Free breakfast buffet

On-site fitness centre

Secure parking included

High cleanliness standards

Watch out for

Limited English speaking staff

Slightly remote location

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