Holiday Inn Guangzhou South Lake, GuangzhouHoliday Inn Guangzhou South Lake in Guangzhou, China has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 39 of 160 hotels we score in Guangzhou. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.0 before correction: Booking.com 4.0, Tripadvisor 4.7, Agoda 3.4. Rooms from about $105 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located in the Baiyun District, the Holiday Inn Guangzhou South Lake sits near the South Lake attraction area and Baiyun Mountain. This large hotel features 564 rooms and is positioned close to the Guangzhou Baiyun International Convention Center. It caters to business travellers and families, providing meeting facilities, a business centre, and an outdoor swimming pool. Guests can access a fitness centre, steam room, and hot tub. While the property offers extensive amenities like car rentals and concierge services, it is situated a significant distance from local shops and restaurants.What stands out

Large fitness centre

Landscaped grounds

Helpful reception staff

Spacious family rooms

Watch out for

Far from shops and dining

Limited local restaurant access

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