The Royal Garden Hotel, GuangzhouThe Royal Garden Hotel in Guangzhou, China has a corrected score of 2.3 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 154 of 160 hotels we score in Guangzhou. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 1.8 before correction: Tripadvisor 2.1, Agoda 1.6. Rooms from about $70 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Royal Garden Hotel is a five-star garden property in Guangzhou, situated near Songshan Lake Park and the Pazhou International Convention and Exhibition Center. It features 82 villa-style rooms, each providing a private outdoor terrace. The grounds cover 9,000 square meters of landscaped gardens and include a spa with massage services, a steam room, and a solarium. Guests can access an on-site casino, restaurant, and shopping facilities. The hotel is well-positioned for those using the Kecun Metro Station. While the rooms offer significant space, some guests have reported issues with cleanliness and smells in the accommodation.What stands out

Private outdoor terraces

Extensive landscaped gardens

On-site spa and casino

Close to metro station

Watch out for

Room cleanliness concerns

Unpleasant smells in rooms

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