Intercontinental Shenzhen, ShenzhenIntercontinental Shenzhen in Shenzhen, China has a corrected score of 3.9 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 21 of 195 hotels we score in Shenzhen. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.1 before correction: Booking.com 3.8, Tripadvisor 5.0, Google 3.5. Rooms from about $169 a night (cached, not a live quote).The InterContinental Shenzhen is an upscale urban resort situated in the Overseas Chinese Town district. The building features Spanish-inspired architecture and sits between the mountains and the beach. It suits business travellers and holidaymakers, offering proximity to the Huaqiaocheng Subway Station. Facilities include an indoor swimming pool, a full-service spa, a sauna, and a steam room. Guests can choose from eight different restaurants and bars on the premises. Rooms often include balconies with views of the pool or gardens. While the hotel offers extensive leisure amenities, the mandatory eco-rules mean room cleaning is an opt-in service rather than a standard daily occurrence.What stands out

Spanish-style architecture

Eight on-site dining options

Near Huaqiaocheng Subway Station

Full-service spa and sauna

Watch out for

Cleaning is opt-in only

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