Intercontinental Hangzhou, HangzhouIntercontinental Hangzhou in Hangzhou, China has a corrected score of 3.9 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 36 of 157 hotels we score in Hangzhou. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.1 before correction: Booking.com 3.5, Tripadvisor 4.8. Rooms from about $155 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located in the Qianjiang New City business district, the Intercontinental Hangzhou ICC is a five-star hotel set within a distinctive golden globe building. It sits near the Metro Civic Center Station, providing easy access to the Wulin Square and Hangzhou Tower Shopping Mall areas. The property contains 384 rooms and suites, ranging from 65 to 420 square metres. Facilities include an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, a spa, a fitness centre, and various meeting spaces. The hotel serves both corporate travellers and tourists visiting the local night markets. While the rooms offer significant space, some guest feedback suggests the interior decor feels aged.What stands out

Large room and suite sizes

Near metro and shopping

Indoor and outdoor pools

Strong soundproofing

Watch out for

Dated room interiors

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