Ramada Plaza Taian, JinanRamada Plaza Taian in Jinan, China has a corrected score of 3.7 ± 0.3 (thin evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 9 of 48 hotels we score in Jinan. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.2 before correction: Booking.com 3.6, Tripadvisor 4.8. Rooms from about $45 a night (cached, not a live quote).Ramada Plaza Taian is a five-star hotel situated on Yingsheng East Road in central Tai'an. It sits close to the Tianwaicun entrance of Mount Tai and the local train station. The property features a modern glass exterior and offers views of the mountains. Guests can use the swimming pool, fitness centre, sauna, and steam room. On-site dining includes a restaurant serving regional dishes and barbecue, alongside a coffee shop. Rooms are equipped with air conditioning, kitchenettes, and free Wi-Fi. This hotel suits travellers visiting the mountain area or those requiring business facilities. Some of the hotel facilities are older and dated.What stands out

Close to Mount Tai entrance

On-site swimming pool and sauna

Varied regional breakfast buffet

Rooms include kitchenettes

Watch out for

Some facilities are dated

Better-scored in Jinan

Crowne Plaza Jinan Runhua, Jinan: 4.2 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $70 a night. Crowne Plaza Jinan Runhua is a business hotel situated on Rizhao Road in the Huaiyin District of Jinan.

Wyndham Taian West, Jinan: 4.2 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $78 a night. Wyndham Taian West is a European-style hotel situated on Wohushan North Street in the Daiyue District of Tai'an.

Hilton Garden Inn Jiangbei Shuicheng, Jinan: 4.2 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $39 a night. Hilton Garden Inn Jiangbei Shuicheng is located in the Dongchangfu District of Liaocheng.