Crowne Plaza Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center

Crowne Plaza Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center: 8/10|||IHG has been expanding rapidly in Shenzhen in recent years, opening three brands in Bao'an alone: InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, and Hualuxe. However, the locations of these three hotels are not ideal. The InterContinental and Crowne Plaza in Bao'an were both opened for the exhibition center and are too far from the city center. The Bao'an Kingkey Hualuxe is slightly closer to the city center, but the surrounding area is full of urban villages, residential areas, and barren facilities, making it hard to determine the hotel's target clientele. : Fortunately, the hotel has good hardware. The heavy floral arrangements, staggered walls, and cold marble give the lobby a sense of ceremony. The hotel rooms have a different flavor, with warm wood-toned decor and a small sofa in the corner that provides a sense of security. However, it's worth noting that the sea view rooms face the Guangzhou-Shenzhen Highway, which can be noisy. The quieter side faces residential areas with no view to speak of. : The breakfast is mediocre and not particularly memorable. The lounge is closed, and the noodle bar is a substitute, but the food is decent. : The newly opened hotel's fitness facilities are naturally good, and the feeling of having the pool to yourself is great. : Overall, the hotel's hardware is not a problem, but the location is a bit awkward. There are no shopping malls, attractions, or subways nearby, and it is surrounded by residential areas, urban villages, and factories, making it not recommended for business or tourism. However, it is worth trying for a staycation, as the price is the lowest in its class, and the points redemption is also cost-effective.