Sheraton Jinan Hotel, JinanSheraton Jinan Hotel in Jinan, China has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 14 of 48 hotels we score in Jinan. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.9 before correction: Booking.com 3.5, Tripadvisor 4.3. Rooms from about $89 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located in the Lixia District and East New Town, the Sheraton Jinan Hotel is a 20-storey, smoke-free property. It features 410 guest rooms and suites, each containing Sheraton Signature beds and tea or coffee making facilities. The hotel caters to travellers seeking wellness facilities, offering an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a spa with aromatherapy treatments. Guests can dine at one of four restaurants overlooking gardens or visit the 24-hour fitness centre. While the hotel provides comprehensive amenities like valet parking and room service, its location is somewhat removed from the immediate city centre and surrounding local attractions.What stands out

Spacious guest rooms

Indoor and outdoor swimming pools

Four on-site restaurants

24-hour fitness centre

Watch out for

Located away from the city centre

Limited local surroundings

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