Wyndham Grand Plaza Royale Ningbo
by the TopOfHotel team
The Wyndham Grand is a 5-star tower a short walk from the station, 0.5 km from the centre, and it packs in a squash court, billiards and a ping-pong table you almost never find in a port-city hotel — it opens our list at 9.3.
The Wyndham Grand is a 5-star tower a short walk from the station, 0.5 km from the centre, and it packs in a squash court, billiards and a ping-pong table you almost never find in a port-city hotel — it opens our list at 9.3.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Reviewers point to the Deluxe King at about 42 sqm, where pulling the curtains in the morning gives you a full view of the city and Ningbo's towers. The king bed is soft in the right way, the linens spotless, and the marble bathroom has a rain shower set apart from the tub. There is a desk by the window that works nicely for late-evening email, a fridge, a Nespresso machine and free bottled water refilled every day. The Wi-Fi is fast enough to run a Zoom call without trouble.
Food and amenities
The recreation floor is what sets this place apart. The indoor heated pool on the 4th floor is quiet and clean, with a jacuzzi and sauna to soak tired legs after a day of walking. The gym runs 24 hours with a full set of Technogym kit. The real surprise is the squash court, the billiards table and the ping-pong table — things you rarely find in a port-city hotel. Breakfast is a buffet covering Zhejiang Chinese dishes, dim sum and Western options. Real guests score it around 9.5, which backs up the quality.
Location and getting there
The first thing you see is a tall, airy lobby in cream-and-gold marble, with staff who greet you warmly and a check-in that takes about 5 minutes. The contemporary tower stands out in the station district, roughly 600 m from Ningbo Railway Station — under 10 minutes on foot. It is also about 300 m from Ningbo Coach South Station, only 0.5 km from the city centre and around 20 km from the airport. Whether you are catching a train to Putuoshan, Shanghai or Hangzhou, you just wheel your bag out the door, which is ideal for a multi-city rail trip.
Things to know before booking
The starting rate runs higher in line with its 5-star level, so it is the splurge pick of this list rather than the bargain. The station district is lively and crowded, which can feel busy when you arrive worn out from travel. And rooms fill up fast in high season, so book well ahead if your dates are locked in.
Our take
The Wyndham Grand Plaza Royale Ningbo suits couples, families and business travelers who want comfort right by the trains to Shanghai, Hangzhou and Putuoshan. It opens our list as the kind of place guests rebook without a second thought. If your budget is comfortable and you want the full set of amenities — squash, spa, indoor pool — this is our answer for Ningbo. Rates start near $74 a night.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- A genuine, high-quality 5-star a short walk from Ningbo Railway Station, so onward trains to Shanghai, Hangzhou or Putuoshan mean just wheeling your bag out the door.
- Sits only 0.5 km from the city centre and about 20 km from the airport, close enough to stroll to Tianyi Square in the evening.
- Rooms come with top-tier fittings; reviewers say the Deluxe King runs about 42 sqm with a marble bathroom, a separate rain shower, a Nespresso machine and free water refilled daily.
- The recreation floor is unusually complete for a port city: a gym, spa, indoor heated pool, plus a squash court, a billiards table and a ping-pong table.
- You are close to the Ningbo Mosque and the Tianyi Library, with real guests scoring the hotel around 9.5.
- The starting rate runs higher in line with its 5-star level, so it is not the budget pick of the list.
- The area around the station is lively and crowded, which can feel busy after a long travel day.
- Rooms fill up fast in high season, so book well ahead if your dates are fixed.
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Insider Tips
- Base here if you are continuing by train — it is a short walk to Ningbo Railway Station for Shanghai, Hangzhou and Putuoshan.
- Make time for the recreation floor: the squash court, billiards table and ping-pong table are rare in a city hotel.
- Walk over to the Tianyi Library, which is not far from the hotel.