Holiday Inn Exp University Town, ChongqingHoliday Inn Exp University Town in Chongqing, China has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.5 (thin evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 45 of 100 hotels we score in Chongqing. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.8 before correction: Tripadvisor 4.8, Agoda 2.9. Rooms from about $47 a night (cached, not a live quote).Holiday Inn Express Chongqing University Town is situated on Jingyang Road in the Shapingba District. It serves travellers visiting the High-tech Zone, Chongqing University Huxi Campus, or the International Expo Center. The property contains 220 guestrooms featuring modern interiors and free Wi-Fi. Guests can access an on-site gym, a business centre, and a garden. The hotel provides a daily breakfast buffet and laundry services. While the location offers views of the Jialing River and access to local amenities, it sits a significant distance from the main city centre. The rooms do not include refrigerators.What stands out

Clean and well-maintained rooms

Helpful and friendly staff

On-site gym and garden

Complimentary breakfast buffet

Watch out for

Far from the city centre

No in-room refrigerators

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