Novotel Ningbo East, NingboNovotel Ningbo East in Ningbo, China has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.5 (thin evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 32 of 66 hotels we score in Ningbo. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.7 before correction: Booking.com 2.6, Tripadvisor 4.8. Rooms from about $66 a night (cached, not a live quote).Novotel Ningbo East is a four-star hotel situated in the Yinzhou district's New City Zone. Opened in 2015, the building contains 258 rooms featuring Italian furniture and contemporary decor. It sits a short walk from the Haiyan North Road metro station and is close to the Ningbo International Exhibition Center. The property provides a gym, meeting rooms, a business centre, and yoga classes. Guests can access a bar, a cafe, and on-site dining. This hotel suits business travellers and transit passengers due to its proximity to local transport links. However, some guests have reported issues with breakfast crowds and staff service in the restaurant.What stands out

Near Haiyan North Road metro station

Modern rooms with Italian furnishings

On-site gym and yoga classes

Convenient for the exhibition centre

Watch out for

Crowded breakfast buffet

Unhelpful restaurant staff

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