Holiday Inn Exp University Town, GuangzhouHoliday Inn Exp University Town in Guangzhou, China has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.5 (thin evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 80 of 160 hotels we score in Guangzhou. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.4 before correction: Booking.com 3.2, Google 5.0, Agoda 2.1. Rooms from about $67 a night (cached, not a live quote).Holiday Inn Express Guangzhou University Town is a modern hotel located near Jinan University and South China University of Technology. It serves travellers visiting the nearby Chimelong Paradise or those using the Xinzao metro station, which is 1.8 km away. The rooms feature hardwood or parquet floors and include sofas and storage. Guests can use the onsite fitness centre, restaurant, and secure parking facilities. While the hotel offers convenient express check-in and luggage storage, some guests have found the coffee quality to be lacking. The property is positioned for easy access to local theme parks and the Guangzhou South Railway Station.What stands out

Onsite fitness centre

Free breakfast included

Secure parking available

Close to metro station

Watch out for

Low coffee quality

Average breakfast

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