Zhengzhou

If you'd like to stay at an internationally managed hotel but balk at the prices, this new property is a good option. — Frommer's

This five-star hotel has tastefully decorated rooms and spacious bathrooms... Service is everything one would expect from an international upmarket hotel. — DK Eyewitness

Located just opposite the university's campus gates in the northeastern part of town, not far from the Henan Provincial Museum, this basic guesthouse is one of the best budget choices in town. — Frommer's

Rising elegantly above the urban chaos of Zhengzhou, in China's Henan province, this 25-storey steel and glass structure is home to the new Le Méridien hotel. — Wallpaper

Linked to the Sofitel by a connecting walkway, this is a neat and snappy midrange option with a selection of modern rooms. — Lonely Planet

You can’t miss this bright yellow, friendly motel, whose smart modern doubles have free wi-fi access and passably comfy beds. An easy walk from the main train station. ¥199. — Rough Guide

Large columns and a grand staircase in the lobby give this hotel a majestic opera house feel. Well-appointed rooms have wood paneling and bay windows. Swimming pool and fitness facility free. — DK Eyewitness

This boutique hotel is a lovely surprise, full of neat little touches: cartoon shows are projected behind reception, which features a small magazine library and DVDs laid out for rent. — Rough Guide

The best of the motley crew of mid-rangers outside the train station, with large, comfortable rooms, a filling breakfast buffet, helpful staff. — Rough Guide