Jinci Hotel, TaiyuanJinci Hotel in Taiyuan, China has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), ranked 12 of 20 hotels we score in Taiyuan. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.9 before correction: Tripadvisor 3.9. Rooms from about $159 a night (cached, not a live quote).Jinci Hotel is a five-star state guesthouse situated at the foot of Xuanweng Mountain in the Jinyuan District. Located near the Jinci scenic area, the property is surrounded by greenery and suits travellers seeking a quiet retreat. Facilities include an indoor swimming pool, a sauna, a spa, and a gym. Guests can access a casino, meeting rooms, and a business centre on-site. The hotel provides valet parking and offers special diet menus in the restaurant. While the amenities are extensive, the building is older and the location is somewhat isolated from the main city, making public transport access difficult.What stands out

Indoor swimming pool and sauna

On-site gym and spa

Shuttle bus to nearby park

Complimentary breakfast

Watch out for

Older building structure

Limited public transport access

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