Xiamen

Sitting pretty between the historic sights and the commercial district, the Marco Polo is one of the best options for both business and leisure travelers. — Fodor's

On the edge of the old town, close to the Hong Kong ferry terminal, and a short walk from the pier for Gulang Yu Ferries, this 22-story tower has many rooms with marvellous sea views. — DK Eyewitness

In a nicely renovated colonial building, this hotel has an ideal location opposite the ferry pier and the waterfront boulevard. — Fodor's

Xiàmén’s ‘other’ hostel feels like a family guesthouse set over two levels and has a large, pleasant garden, though the dorm rooms are much smaller than at the more famous rival. — Lonely Planet

With sweeping views of Xiamen Bay, this stunning property feels more like a Southeast Asian resort than a crowded Chinese metropolitan hotel. — Fodor's

Tucked away in a tranquil neighbourhood of 1950s mansions, this quaint old villa has 14 rooms, every one of which is different. — Lonely Planet

A lovely garden restaurant and charming rooms. — Frommer's

Close to the charming Hongshan Park, this is a simple but sufficiently comfortable budget hotel very popular with tourists due to its convenient location. — Frommer's

The facilities are pretty basic, but the staff is friendly and there's a sweet family dog hanging around. — Fodor's

Identifiable by two blocks of red-brick houses, this boutique hotel has a dozen well-presented rooms. — Lonely Planet

Just above Shuzhuang Garden, this plush, mildly garish faux-colonial place has quality rooms, a pool, tennis court and good views over the beach. — Rough Guide

Cosy (read: small) rooms are decorated in pine furniture and there are little nooks to curl up in with a book. — Lonely Planet

This towering landmark provides breathtaking views, refreshing guest rooms, and easy access to the airport and local attractions. — Afar Magazine