Title: TOP Lakeside Hotels in South Central China for 2026 |  Expedia.co.uk

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![Spring to the poetically Liriver, the feeling when boating on the Liriver is very great, especially in Spring season with mists and fog swirled, the Liriver looks like a fairyland, also for us just like stepping into a beautiful Chinese painting:))
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## Check availability on South Central China Lakeside Hotels

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## Our top choices for South Central China hotels on the lake

![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19410000/19404300/19404232/9e19d008.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Chinese cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19410000/19404300/19404232/cacfb10d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Meeting facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19410000/19404300/19404232/1d01b9e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View | Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19410000/19404300/19404232/eb245634.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Holiday Inn- Nanjing Qinhuai South by IHG

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nanjing-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Nanjing-Qinhuai-South.h19404232.Hotel-Information)

Jiangning

8.6/10

Excellent

(30)

"Highly recommend, clean & in time room services, nice staff, breakfast is super."

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Bo

£58

includes taxes & fees

4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nanjing-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Nanjing-Qinhuai-South.h19404232.Hotel-Information)

![Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6590000/6583800/6583714/176a1804.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed | Jetted bathtub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6590000/6583800/6583714/66c9ce93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6590000/6583800/6583714/bf6e08bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Indoor pool, outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6590000/6583800/6583714/aced7d3b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hilton Wuhan Optics Valley

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wuhan-Hotels-Hilton-Wuhan-Optics-Valley.h6583714.Hotel-Information)

Hongshan District

8.8/10

Excellent

(79)

"Everyone here is super nice. The Breakfast Buffet was the biggest and best I’ve ever experienced."

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

John

£60

includes taxes & fees

28 Dec - 29 Dec

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wuhan-Hotels-Hilton-Wuhan-Optics-Valley.h6583714.Hotel-Information)

![Indoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, pool loungers, lifeguards on site](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16080000/16071900/16071818/1f8c2e5f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception hall](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16080000/16071900/16071818/dcbc5edf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16080000/16071900/16071818/fbbc2b74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16080000/16071900/16071818/1eeff3c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Meixi Lake Hotel, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Changsha

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Changsha-Hotels-Meixi-Lake-Hotel.h16071818.Hotel-Information)

Yue Lu

9.4/10

Exceptional

(17)

"Love the view from 53 floor."

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Qiang

£67

includes taxes & fees

22 Dec - 23 Dec

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Changsha-Hotels-Meixi-Lake-Hotel.h16071818.Hotel-Information)

![2 bars/lounges, lobby lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12310000/12302800/12302705/3a981759.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12310000/12302800/12302705/6ab0d7d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![2 bars/lounges, lobby lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12310000/12302800/12302705/8d1f96af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds, Garden View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12310000/12302800/12302705/3bdd3938.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Pullman Kaifeng Jianye

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kaifeng-Hotels-Pullman-Kaifeng-Jianye.h12302705.Hotel-Information)

Longting District

9.0/10

Wonderful

(28)

"I would highly recommend. This place is wonderful. Great breakfast. Great staff."

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Jeffrey

£81

includes taxes & fees

25 Dec - 26 Dec

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kaifeng-Hotels-Pullman-Kaifeng-Jianye.h12302705.Hotel-Information)

![Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8450000/8449800/8449732/0b066d22.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Hallway](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8450000/8449800/8449732/477b830a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Thai massages, 4 treatment rooms, massages](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8450000/8449800/8449732/ee0eea78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Meeting facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8450000/8449800/8449732/719de84c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### JW Marriott Hotel Zhengzhou

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Zhengzhou-Hotels-JW-Marriott-Hotel-Zhengzhou.h8449732.Hotel-Information)

Jinshui District

9.0/10

Wonderful

(127)

"Friendly staff and nice environment."

![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg)

Hong

£68

includes taxes & fees

24 Dec - 25 Dec

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Zhengzhou-Hotels-JW-Marriott-Hotel-Zhengzhou.h8449732.Hotel-Information)

![Executive lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8800000/8796900/8796826/f2e9fb6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8800000/8796900/8796826/48a13f85.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8800000/8796900/8796826/cc4f3572.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Basketball court](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8800000/8796900/8796826/9e3d9ad3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Shangri-La Nanjing

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nanjing-Hotels-Shangri-La-Nanjing.h8796826.Hotel-Information)

Gulou

9.2/10

Wonderful

(193)

"Overall satisfactory."

![Hong Kong SAR China](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/hk.svg)

How Yang

£78

includes taxes & fees

5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nanjing-Hotels-Shangri-La-Nanjing.h8796826.Hotel-Information)

![Premium bedding, down duvets, free minibar items, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3560000/3551600/3551546/bd414b8e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Classic Room, 1 King Bed, City View (High Floor) | Premium bedding, down duvets, free minibar items, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3560000/3551600/3551546/9d8bb854.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; French cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3560000/3551600/3551546/fab2bc0a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Indoor pool, outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3560000/3551600/3551546/68fa436e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### InterContinental Nanjing by IHG

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nanjing-Hotels-InterContinental-Nanjing-By-IHG.h3551546.Hotel-Information)

Xuan Wu

9.2/10

Wonderful

(315)

"The location was excellent and the view from 45 floor was breath taking."

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Ching

£89

includes taxes & fees

18 Dec - 19 Dec

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nanjing-Hotels-InterContinental-Nanjing-By-IHG.h3551546.Hotel-Information)

![2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Chinese cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6440000/6434800/6434756/47445a7f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Chinese cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6440000/6434800/6434756/47c5b155.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Chinese cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6440000/6434800/6434756/4cf38c44.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6440000/6434800/6434756/0cd502ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### InterContinental Wuhan by IHG

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wuhan-Hotels-InterContinental-Wuhan.h6434756.Hotel-Information)

Han Yang

9.0/10

Wonderful

(32)

"非常好的入住体验。入住接待，行政吧服务人员很赞，提前都安排好入住手续和房间。行政吧的餐饮很周到温馨，如有下次，定会再来，推荐。"

![China](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/cn.svg)

shunxing

£70

includes taxes & fees

23 Dec - 24 Dec

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wuhan-Hotels-InterContinental-Wuhan.h6434756.Hotel-Information)

![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/908500/908415/2a86d6a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/908500/908415/d49c9d87.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/908500/908415/9c8966c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![2 bars/lounges](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/908500/908415/dc603110.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### voco Wuhan Xinhua by IHG

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wuhan-Hotels-Novotel-Wuhan-Xinhua.h908415.Hotel-Information)

Jiang'an District

8.0/10

Very good

(6)

"櫃臺得知是IHG會員後，免費升等一個房型，主動服務非常好"

![Taiwan](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/tw.svg)

Chien Hung

£46

includes taxes & fees

4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wuhan-Hotels-Novotel-Wuhan-Xinhua.h908415.Hotel-Information)

![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9560000/9558600/9558596/951788fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Daily buffet breakfast (CNY 138 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9560000/9558600/9558596/e9dbd65a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Meeting facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9560000/9558600/9558596/caeaadfd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9560000/9558600/9558596/99a45542.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Four Points By Sheraton Guilin, Lingui

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Guilin-Hotels-Four-Points-By-Sheraton-Guilin.h9558596.Hotel-Information)

Guilin

8.6/10

Excellent

(54)

"Spacious room with very comfy bed and quality amenities. No self service laundry, only a garment service which is expected of these fancier places. A handful of restaurants and a mall nearby but still a quiet part of town. Well serviced by taxis to the airport (around 20 minutes drive)."

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Belinda

£48

includes taxes & fees

22 Dec - 23 Dec

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Guilin-Hotels-Four-Points-By-Sheraton-Guilin.h9558596.Hotel-Information)

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## Top South Central China Hotel Reviews

![JW Marriott Hotel Zhengzhou](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8450000/8449800/8449732/0b066d22_y.jpg)

### JW Marriott Hotel Zhengzhou

10/10 Excellent

"wonderful view of the lake and the staff was very good to give us an ungrade and we had early morning check in. thanks "

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Zhengzhou-Hotels-JW-Marriott-Hotel-Zhengzhou.h8449732.Hotel-Information)

![Sheraton Guilin Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10200/10109/89bcc916_y.jpg)

### Sheraton Guilin Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location , good size clean rooms, decent breakfast "

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Guilin-Hotels-Sheraton-Guilin-Hotel.h10109.Hotel-Information)

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