Holiday Inn Exp Lushan, XiamenHoliday Inn Exp Lushan in Xiamen, China has a corrected score of 2.7 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 45 of 48 hotels we score in Xiamen. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.5 before correction: Booking.com 3.5, Tripadvisor 3.0, Google 0.8, Agoda 2.7. Rooms from about $71 a night (cached, not a live quote).Holiday Inn Express Lushan is a 4-star hotel situated in the Siming District business area on Jiahe Road. It sits near the Lianhualukou Metro Station and is close to Xiamen Nanhu Park. The property contains 322 rooms designed with a modern minimalist style. Guests can access a 24-hour fitness centre, a bar, and three restaurants serving Chinese, Asian, and American food. Free buffet breakfast and high-speed internet are provided throughout the building. This hotel suits business travellers and commuters due to its proximity to the railway station and airport. Some guests have reported issues with room maintenance and lingering smoke smells.What stands out

Near Lianhualukou Metro Station

Three diverse dining options

24-hour fitness centre

Free buffet breakfast

Watch out for

Occasional smoke smells

Room maintenance issues

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