Ningbo Marriott Hotel
An indoor pool ten minutes from Drum Tower metro
About this hotel
Ningbo Marriott Hotel sits right on the Yao Jiang River next to Zhongshan Park, close enough to Drum Tower metro station, a ten-minute walk, that downtown Ningbo stays reachable without a taxi for most of a trip. The indoor pool pairs with Quan Spa and a fitness centre, and rooms come with bathrobes, free internet, flat-screen TVs and a tea and coffee maker as standard across every category. Four dining venues cover the ground, from River Café to Emerald Sea Chinese Restaurant, the Glass Bar and the Lobby Lounge, and Tianyi Pavilion is a six-minute drive away. Ningbo Railway Station is 13 minutes by car, and the airport around 30 minutes from the front door.
- Indoor swimming pool
- Quan Spa and fitness centre
- Riverside location
- Four dining venues
Our take
This suits travelers who want a reliable indoor pool and spa on a genuine riverside setting within walking distance of the metro, rather than paying more for the elaborate wave-shaped architecture at the Shangri-La nearby. Anyone prioritizing Yinzhou's Exhibition Centre over downtown sightseeing will find the commute out from here longer than simply staying in Yinzhou directly instead.
- ✓Walk to Drum Tower metro station, ten minutes away, rather than booking a taxi for short downtown trips.
- ✓Book a Quan Spa treatment alongside your pool time to make full use of the wellness floor.
- ✓Use the riverside path by Zhongshan Park for a walk before or after a swim in the pool.
Why we love it
- Indoor pool beside Quan Spa
- Riverside setting next to Zhongshan Park
- Ten-minute walk to Drum Tower metro
- Four distinct on-site dining venues
Why guests love itThe river-and-park setting made the pool feel like part of a longer walk rather than an isolated hotel amenity, since Zhongshan Park sits right outside. A swim most evenings, then dinner rotating between River Café and Emerald Sea Chinese Restaurant, covered most of the trip without needing a single taxi beyond the airport transfer, helped by Drum Tower metro being an easy ten-minute walk from the front doors.