Shangri La Ningbo, NingboShangri La Ningbo in Ningbo, China has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 18 of 66 hotels we score in Ningbo. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.0 before correction: Booking.com 3.7, Tripadvisor 4.8, Agoda 3.5. Rooms from about $120 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located in the Yinzhou district of Ningbo, Shangri-La Ningbo sits near Tianyi Square and overlooks three rivers. The building features wave-like architecture and provides access to local sites like Nantang Old Street and Tianyige Pavilion. It serves business travellers and families, offering three restaurants, a full-service spa with hydrotherapy, and both indoor and children's swimming pools. Guests can use the gym, sauna, or business centre. While the hotel offers central access to Ningbo Station and local transport, some areas of the property appear dated. Rooms include modern interiors and city views, with facilities such as valet parking and a garden available on-site.What stands out

Central Yinzhou location

River and city views

On-site spa and pools

Proximity to local transport

Watch out for

Some areas are outdated

Better-scored in Ningbo

Angsana Zhoushan, Ningbo: 4.3 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), from $129 a night. Angsana Zhoushan is located in the Putuo District of Zhoushan, Zhejiang.

Mochi Boutique Hotel, Ningbo: 4.3 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), from $68 a night. Mochi Boutique Hotel is a 4-star property situated in the Yinzhou district of Ningbo on Zhongxing Road.

Sheraton Ninghai, Ningbo: 4.3 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $121 a night. Located on Tianming Middle Road in the Ninghai central business district, this five-star hotel sits near Tianming Lake and the local train station.