Xiamen Marriott Hotl Haicang, XiamenXiamen Marriott Hotl Haicang in Xiamen, China has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 13 of 48 hotels we score in Xiamen. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.0 before correction: Booking.com 4.1, Tripadvisor 3.9. Rooms from about $92 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located in the Haicang District CBD along Haicang Avenue, this five-star smoke-free hotel overlooks Haicang Bay, Xiamen Island, and Gulangyu Island. It contains 416 rooms equipped with workstations and is situated near the Golden Coast and the bridge to Xiamen Island. Facilities include an outdoor infinity swimming pool, a fitness centre, a spa, and a 600-square-yard garden. The property suits business travellers and tourists wanting proximity to the Organ Museum and local dining. While the rooms are noted for being large and clean, some guests have reported a slight scent of cigarettes.What stands out

Outdoor infinity pool

Spacious clean rooms

On-site fitness centre

Free parking and WiFi

Watch out for

Occasional cigarette odour

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