Howard Johnson Shipu Plaza Nin, NingboHoward Johnson Shipu Plaza Nin in Ningbo, China has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 45 of 66 hotels we score in Ningbo. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.2 before correction: Booking.com 4.6, Tripadvisor 2.6, Google 2.5.Howard Johnson Shipu Plaza Ningbo is a 30-storey hotel situated on Baoshan Road in the Beilun District, close to the East China Sea. The property contains 255 rooms, including 21 suites, equipped with kitchenettes, air conditioning, and work desks. It serves business travellers and families through its six meeting rooms and child-friendly facilities. Guests can access an indoor pool, a fitness gym, and three on-site restaurants. While the hotel provides comprehensive amenities like free WiFi and daily maid service, some guests find the beds uncomfortable and the breakfast buffet lacking in variety.What stands out

Indoor swimming pool

On-site dining options

Fitness gym facilities

Large meeting spaces

Watch out for

Uncomfortable beds

Limited breakfast buffet

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