The Coli Hotel, ShenzhenThe Coli Hotel in Shenzhen, China has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 98 of 195 hotels we score in Shenzhen. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.3 before correction: Booking.com 3.9, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.8, Agoda 2.6. Rooms from about $133 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Coli Hotel is a five-star property situated in the Longgang Sports New Town area of Shenzhen, near the Universiade venue. It serves business travellers and tourists who require proximity to the subway and local attractions like Dragon City Plaza. The hotel contains 418 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and safes. On-site facilities include a fitness centre, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, and several dining options with special diet menus. While the rooms are spacious and the staff is generally accommodating, some guests have reported inconsistent service during the check-in process. Secure valet and self-parking are available for those arriving by car.What stands out

Spacious air-conditioned rooms

Seasonal outdoor swimming pool

Close to subway station

On-site dining options

Watch out for

Inconsistent check-in service

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