The Azure Qiantang, HangzhouThe Azure Qiantang in Hangzhou, China has a corrected score of 4.0 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 31 of 157 hotels we score in Hangzhou. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.1 before correction: Booking.com 3.7, Tripadvisor 5.0, Agoda 3.7. Rooms from about $203 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Azure Qiantang is a luxury hotel situated in the Central Business District near the Qiantang River. The building features a contemporary blue-glass exterior and contains 205 guest rooms and suites. Many rooms provide views of the river and include soundproofing, air conditioning, and tea making facilities. Guests can access an indoor swimming pool, a 24-hour fitness centre, a spa, and a sauna. The property also offers two on-site restaurants and meeting spaces for business travellers. While the hotel provides high-quality amenities and spacious rooms, some views are currently obstructed by local construction work.What stands out

River views from many rooms

Indoor swimming pool and spa

Spacious guest rooms

Professional staff

Watch out for

Construction affects some views

Occasional service issues

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