Howard Johnson Royal Hotel Shenzhen, DongguanHoward Johnson Royal Hotel Shenzhen in Dongguan, China has a corrected score of 3.0 ± 0.3 (thin evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 46 of 64 hotels we score in Dongguan. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.9 before correction: Tripadvisor 2.3, Agoda 3.5. Rooms from about $57 a night (cached, not a live quote).Howard Johnson Royal Hotel Shenzhen is located in the Bao'an district of Shenzhen, close to Shajing Citizen Square and Sanpin Cultural Square. The hotel provides high-floor rooms with views of the city and features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a gym, and an on-site restaurant. It serves both business travellers and families, offering services such as a 24-hour front desk and room service. Guests can access free Wi-Fi and secure parking during their stay. While the hotel offers various amenities, pets are not permitted on the premises. The property follows eco-friendly cleaning rules as part of its Woke hotel initiative.What stands out

Seasonal outdoor pool

On-site gym and restaurant

Free Wi-Fi and parking

High-floor city views

Watch out for

No pets allowed

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