Jinyan Hotel, XiamenJinyan Hotel in Xiamen, China has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), ranked 26 of 48 hotels we score in Xiamen. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.6 before correction: Tripadvisor 3.6. Rooms from about $140 a night (cached, not a live quote).Jinyan Hotel is a 28-storey property located on South Hubin Road in the Siming District of Xiamen. The hotel contains 354 rooms and sits near local shops, restaurants, and a lake. It serves business travellers and families, offering meeting rooms, a business centre, and a complimentary airport shuttle. Guests can dine at the onsite Canting restaurant, which provides breakfast and special diet menus. Facilities include a swimming pool, a spa, and a gym. While the location provides easy access to tourist sites, the pool and fitness areas are currently undergoing renovation. Rooms feature air conditioning, mini-bars, and coffee makers.What stands out

Complimentary airport shuttle

Proximity to lake and shops

Onsite dining options

Meeting and event facilities

Watch out for

Pool and gym under renovation

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