Sheraton Grand Hangzhou Binjiang, HangzhouSheraton Grand Hangzhou Binjiang in Hangzhou, China has a corrected score of 3.7 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 54 of 157 hotels we score in Hangzhou. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.8 before correction: Booking.com 4.0, Tripadvisor 4.1, Agoda 3.3. Rooms from about $221 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Sheraton Grand Hangzhou Binjiang is a five-star hotel situated in the Binjiang business district along the Qianjiang River. It contains 301 guestrooms, including various suites, many of which overlook the river and the city skyline. The property features an indoor swimming pool, a 24-hour gym offering yoga classes, a spa, and a sauna. Guests can dine at the on-site restaurant or use the business centre and bar. This hotel suits business travellers and those visiting the riverside area. While the facilities are extensive, guests may find communicating in English with the staff challenging.What stands out

River and skyline views

Indoor pool and spa

Central business district location

Varied breakfast options

Watch out for

English language barriers with staff

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