Shangri La Xiamen, KinmenShangri La Xiamen in Kinmen, Taiwan has a corrected score of 4.0 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 8 of 37 hotels we score in Kinmen. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.2 before correction: Booking.com 3.8, Tripadvisor 5.0, Agoda 3.9. Rooms from about $145 a night (cached, not a live quote).Shangri-La Xiamen is a luxury hotel situated on Guanyin Shan within the international business district. The property overlooks the coastline and provides direct access to the beach. It contains 321 rooms and suites, many of which offer views of the city. Facilities include an indoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, a spa, and a Chinese restaurant. The hotel serves business travellers and families, offering amenities such as a business centre and room service. While the location is convenient for the nearby conference centre, the breakfast area can become crowded during peak hours. Guests have access to secure parking and high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the building.What stands out

Direct beachfront access

Indoor swimming pool

On-site Chinese restaurant

Proximity to business centre

Watch out for

Breakfast area gets busy

Better-scored in Kinmen

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.