Wanda Vista Xining, XiningWanda Vista Xining in Xining, China has a corrected score of 4.0 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 5 of 17 hotels we score in Xining. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.3 before correction: Booking.com 3.6, Tripadvisor 5.0. Rooms from about $143 a night (cached, not a live quote).Wanda Vista Xining is a large hotel situated in the Chengxi District, close to Wanda Plaza and the Haihu international district. It serves business travellers and tourists interested in visiting the Huangshui River or Xining Wildlife Park. The property contains over 300 rooms featuring minibars and digital LCD televisions. Guests have access to a swimming pool, a garden, a terrace, and a gym with a sauna and hot tub. A large ballroom with a 100-square-meter LED screen is available for events. While the hotel offers extensive facilities, the Booking.com rating is notably lower than its other review scores.What stands out

Large pillar-less ballroom

On-site swimming pool and gym

Free parking and Wi-Fi

Near local river and parks

Watch out for

Mixed review scores on Booking.com

Better-scored in Xining

Holiday Inn Xining Datong, Xining: 4.3 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $61 a night. Holiday Inn Xining Datong is a four-star hotel situated in Datong County.

Hampton by Hilton Xining Haihu, Xining: 4.2 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), from $102 a night. Hampton by Hilton Xining Haihu is located in the Chengxi District within the Haihu New District of Xining.

Sofitel Xining, Xining: 4.1 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $145 a night. Sofitel Xining is an upscale international hotel situated in the capital of Qinghai Province on the Tibetan Plateau.