DoubleTree by Hilton Zhangzhou
Two pools, one for the view, one for the weather
About this hotel
The DoubleTree by Hilton Zhangzhou is the rare Zhangzhou property running two separate pools rather than one: an infinity pool with a view for the days worth spending outside, and an indoor pool as the backup when the city's humidity or an afternoon storm rules that out. The fitness room adds a third option for guests who want more than the water, and the restaurant spreads across Chinese, American and Cantonese menus alongside a wide breakfast selection. City-view rooms come with a minibar and free WiFi, positioned toward business travellers who still want a proper leisure option in the evening. The 24-hour front desk and concierge service round out a stay built for flexibility, whether that means a working trip with downtime attached or a Zhangzhou base for exploring further afield.
- Infinity pool
- Indoor pool
- Fitness room
- City-view rooms
Our take
This suits travellers who want a pool regardless of the weather, since the indoor-and-outdoor combination is the strongest hedge against Zhangzhou's storm-prone summers among the city's hotels. It does not suit anyone wanting a single, standout leisure feature, since both pools here are solid rather than spectacular on their own. Families and business travellers can both use this property comfortably, but neither gets an amenity built specifically around them.
- ✓Check both pools' opening hours separately at check-in, since the indoor and outdoor pools may not run on identical schedules.
- ✓Use the infinity pool first if the forecast looks uncertain, and fall back on the indoor pool if the weather turns later.
- ✓Ask about fitness room access times if a gym session matters alongside the pool during a shorter stay.
Why we love it
- An infinity pool with a real mountain view
- A separate indoor pool as a backup
- A fitness room alongside both pools
- A wide, multi-cuisine restaurant menu each night
Why guests love itA family splitting a Zhangzhou stay between sightseeing and downtime finds the DoubleTree's two pools solve two different problems: the infinity pool for the view and a proper afternoon outside, the indoor pool for the evening after a storm closes everything else. The fitness room gets used more by the adults than the kids, but the dual-pool setup means nobody argues over which pool to use, since both stay available most of the day.