Holiday Inn Exp Huanglong, HangzhouHoliday Inn Exp Huanglong in Hangzhou, China has a corrected score of 3.7 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 52 of 157 hotels we score in Hangzhou. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.9 before correction: Booking.com 3.5, Tripadvisor 4.3, Google 3.3, Agoda 4.6. Rooms from about $74 a night (cached, not a live quote).Holiday Inn Express Huanglong is a 4-star hotel located in the West Lake District of Hangzhou. It sits near the Xixi Wetlands National Park, Huanglong Sports Center, and the XiHu Science Area. The property provides 252 air-conditioned rooms, some of which feature washing machines in the suites. Guests can access a fitness centre, business facilities, and a buffet breakfast. It is a practical choice for business travellers and those visiting the nearby botanical gardens. While the rooms are spacious and include modern interiors, some guests have reported issues with noise levels during their stay.What stands out

Spacious air-conditioned rooms

On-site fitness centre

Free parking available

Pet friendly policy

Watch out for

Occasional noise disruption

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