Royal Victoria Hotel, KinmenRoyal Victoria Hotel in Kinmen, Taiwan has a corrected score of 2.8 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 34 of 37 hotels we score in Kinmen. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.7 before correction: Booking.com 1.4, Tripadvisor 3.2, Agoda 3.5. Rooms from about $214 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Royal Victoria Hotel is a five-star seaside resort located in central Xiamen. Built in a Spanish architectural style, the property features subtropical gardens and sits near Huangcuo Beach. It serves business travellers and holidaymakers, providing meeting rooms, a business centre, and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Guests can choose between rooms with city or sea views, all of which include air conditioning. On-site facilities include a restaurant, a spa with a sauna, and a fitness centre. While the hotel offers convenient services like a beach shuttle and valet parking, some guests have reported issues with bathroom maintenance and a lack of balcony seating.What stands out

Spanish style architecture

On-site spa and sauna

Seasonal outdoor pool

Free private parking

Watch out for

No chairs on balconies

Limited electrical outlets

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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.