Intercontinental Xiamen, KinmenIntercontinental Xiamen in Kinmen, Taiwan has a corrected score of 4.2 ± 0.3 (thin evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 7 of 37 hotels we score in Kinmen. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.5 before correction: Booking.com 4.0, Tripadvisor 5.0. Rooms from about $125 a night (cached, not a live quote).Intercontinental Xiamen is a five-star hotel situated in the central business district near the Huandao Road coastline. It sits adjacent to the beach and provides a shuttle service for guests. The property contains 291 rooms with views of the city or the ocean. Facilities include two restaurants, a swimming pool, a spa, and a gym. It serves business travellers and those visiting the nearby Xiamen International Conference and Exhibition Centre. While the location is convenient for coastal walks, the hotel is a short drive from shopping areas like Xiamen Wanda Plaza. Guests can access free parking and Wi-Fi during their stay.What stands out

Direct beach access

Professional staff

Vegetarian breakfast options

Ocean view rooms

Watch out for

Requires driving for shopping

Better-scored in Kinmen

Fairmont Xiamen, Kinmen: 4.4 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $185 a night. Fairmont Xiamen is a five-star hotel located in the Huli district.

C&d Hotel Xiamen Xiangan, Kinmen: 4.3 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $122 a night. C&D Hotel Xiamen Xiangan is a five-star garden-style hotel located in the Xiang'an District of Xiamen.

Yuanchang Grand Harbourview Hotel, Kinmen: 4.2 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), from $136 a night. Yuanchang Grand Harbourview Hotel is located in Nan'an, Fujian, overlooking the Shijing River and a local temple.