Howard Johnson Tropical Garden, KunmingHoward Johnson Tropical Garden in Kunming, China has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 27 of 93 hotels we score in Kunming. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.1 before correction: Booking.com 4.2, Tripadvisor 4.8, Agoda 3.2. Rooms from about $86 a night (cached, not a live quote).Howard Johnson Tropical Garden is a 4.5-star hotel situated near LuoLong Park in Kunming. It serves business travellers and families through its inclusion of a kids' play area and dedicated family rooms. The property provides two on-site restaurants specialising in Chinese cuisine, a fitness centre, and a spa. Guests can access the Chunrongjie Metro Station within a five-minute walk. While the hotel offers modern interiors and reliable amenities like air conditioning and a minibar, it sits a significant distance from the primary shopping districts. The hotel is a practical choice for those requiring easy transport links via the nearby metro lines.What stands out

Close to metro station

On-site Chinese restaurants

Family friendly facilities

Fitness centre and spa

Watch out for

Far from shopping areas

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