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Novotel Shenzhen Watergate

Shenzhen - Guangdong · China

1019 Shennan Middle Road, Futian District, 1019View location

8.0/10Excellent700 Reviews
Cleanliness8.2/108.2
Service8.0/108.0
Comfort8.0/108.0
Condition7.8/107.8
Location7.2/107.2
Neighborhood7.8/107.8
Value8.0/108.0
Amenities7.4/107.4
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About Novotel Shenzhen Watergate

Novotel Shenzhen Watergate is an ideal destination for guests travelling on business to the port city of Shenzhen, home of the first Special Economic Zone in China, located in the financial district on Shennan Zhong Road.

140 spacious rooms with free wifi access, along with conference facilities for up to 100 people in a theater-style arrangement, plus restaurant, bar, outdoor pool, gymnasium & parking

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With a stay at Novotel Shenzhen Watergate, you'll be centrally located in Shenzhen, within a 5-minute drive of Huaqiangbei and Dongmen Pedestrian Street. This hotel is 22.2 mi (35.7 km) from Victoria Harbour and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Luohu Port.

Make yourself at home in one of the 142 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-in. Planning an event in Shenzhen? This hotel has 1399 square feet (130 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Gym
Entertainment
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 6:00 PM
Check-out until 12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

Professional property host/manager China Green Hotel Pets not allowed Service animals not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Chain Specific Standards
Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
    • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
    • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CNY 108 per person
    • Rollaway bed fee: CNY 280.0 per stay

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

    Chinese (Mandarin)

Nearby attractions

Shenzhen Museum 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Shenzhen Science and Technology Museum 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Shenzhen Grand Theater 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
KK Mall 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Huaqiangbei 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
SEG Electronics 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Shenzhen Central Park 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
International Foreign Trade Center 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
The MixC Shopping Mall 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Luohu Commercial City 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Dongmen Pedestrian Street 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Luohu Port 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Shenzhen Stadium 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Shenzhen Lianhuashan Park 3.6 km / 2.3 mi
Shenzhen Civic Center 4 km / 2.5 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 140
  • hotel
  • American Express
  • JCB
  • Diners Club
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car parkExtra charge
  • Electric vehicle charging stationExtra charge
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
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  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Car hire
  • Room service
  • Laundry serviceExtra charge
  • Bellboy service
  • Air conditioning in public areas
  • Smoke detector
  • Hotel safe
  • Currency exchange facilities
  • Lift access
  • Concierge
  • GymExtra charge
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Conference room
  • Meeting room
  • Secretarial service
  • Photocopier
  • Business centre
  • FaxExtra charge
  • Children playground
  • Breakfast
  • Set menu lunch
  • Set menu dinner
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Single-Use Plastic Free
  • Fitness
Upon availability

Room types

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  • TWIN SUPERIOR CITY VIEWTWIN • SUPERIOR CITY VIEW • 1 Bedroom • 32 m²TWN.CV-SU
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    TWIN SUPERIOR CITY VIEW

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    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    32 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    2 × Single bed 80-130 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    SUPERIOR CITY VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.CV-SU

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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  • DOUBLE SUPERIOR CITY VIEWDOUBLE • SUPERIOR CITY VIEW • 1 Bedroom • 32 m²DBL.CV-SU
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    DOUBLE SUPERIOR CITY VIEW

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    32 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Queen-size bed 150-154 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    SUPERIOR CITY VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.CV-SU

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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  • DOUBLE SUPERIOR WITH VIEWSDOUBLE • SUPERIOR WITH VIEWSDBL.SU-WV

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    DOUBLE SUPERIOR WITH VIEWS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    SUPERIOR WITH VIEWS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.SU-WV

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • SUITE SUPERIORSUITE • SUPERIORSUI.SU

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    SUITE SUPERIOR

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    SUPERIOR

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.SU

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • Room SUPERIORRoom • SUPERIORROO.SU

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    Room SUPERIOR

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    SUPERIOR

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.SU

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BED • 1 Bedroom • 32 m²DBL.KG
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    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

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    Room overview

    Smoking room
    Room size
    32 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.KG

    Room amenities

    • Toiletries
    • Desk
    • Slippers
    • Satellite TV
    • Housekeeping
    • Bathroom: 1
    • Shower: 1
    • Hairdryer
    • Fridge
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Ironing set
    • Safe

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • SUITE SUPERIOR KING BEDSUITE • SUPERIOR KING BED • 1 Bedroom • 50 m²SUI.KG-SU
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    SUITE SUPERIOR KING BED

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    3 photos

    Room overview

    Smoking room
    Room size
    50 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    SUPERIOR KING BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.KG-SU

    Room amenities

    • Toiletries
    • Desk
    • Slippers
    • Satellite TV
    • Balcony
    • Safe
    • Ironing set
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Fridge
    • Hairdryer
    • Bathroom: 1
    • Housekeeping

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Room TWO BEDSRoom • TWO BEDSROO.2B

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    Room TWO BEDS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    TWO BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.2B

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • TWIN SUPERIORTWIN • SUPERIORTWN.SU

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    TWIN SUPERIOR

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    SUPERIOR

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.SU

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  • DOUBLE SUPERIOR QUEEN BEDDOUBLE • SUPERIOR QUEEN BEDDBL.QN-SU

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    DOUBLE SUPERIOR QUEEN BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    SUPERIOR QUEEN BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.QN-SU

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 32 m²TWN.ST
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    TWIN STANDARD

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    1 photo

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    32 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    2 × Single bed 80-130 width, King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.ST

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST-1

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    TWIN STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.ST-1

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG-1

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    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.KG-1

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  • DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBL.QN

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    DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

    Room photos

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    QUEEN SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.QN

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • TWIN SUPERIOR WITH VIEWSTWIN • SUPERIOR WITH VIEWSTWN.SU-WV

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    TWIN SUPERIOR WITH VIEWS

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    SUPERIOR WITH VIEWS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.SU-WV

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • SUITE SUPERIOR QUEEN BEDSUITE • SUPERIOR QUEEN BEDSUI.QN-SU

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    SUITE SUPERIOR QUEEN BED

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    SUPERIOR QUEEN BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.QN-SU

    Limited room details from hotel

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Novotel Shenzhen Watergate

8.0
Excellent
700 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.2 /10
Service
8.0 /10
Comfort
8.0 /10
Condition
7.8 /10
Location
7.2 /10
Neighborhood
7.8 /10
Value
8.0 /10
Amenities
7.4 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jul 2026
Wakeyo
A reasonable budget to stay in a convenient place.
4/10
Poor
25 May 2026
Andrea
Room smelled like cigarettes, went away after we turned on the ac. Bathroom’s shower tub was outdated and water spilled out immensely. The shower curtain did not do anything to prevent it. Laundry room hours were 10-10 which was terrible because we were out during those times being tourists and exploring the city. Was hoping we had 24 hour access to wash our clothes. Breakfast was good, however needs better labeling in English.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
22 Apr 2026
KIT FONG
Convenient
8/10
Excellent
07 Apr 2026
Anthony
Good overall. Hotel a little dated and the carpet a little dirty but quiet hotel and area in general. Staff were efficient and helpful when needed
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Mar 2026
David
Excellent stay
6/10
Pleasant
17 Mar 2026
Lim
A day where the room cleaning was done with no replacement of towels n our mini bar n tea bags.Not realizing it my husband shower n have to clean up with face towel.
Room was dark n out dated shower still using curtains which is so cheap for Novotel when the rates are not low.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Feb 2026
Anthony Christopher
Great large comfortable room. Felt like home!!! Comfortable bed, good wifi, great bathroom
Staff spoke good basic English
Hotel is in a good loca for shopping, eateries and public transport
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
02 Feb 2026
Patrick
Yes, it's clean and quiet.
Business Self
6/10
Pleasant
02 Feb 2026
Hock
no.wifi
2/10
Poor
12 Jan 2026
Joelle Mona
Staff didn't share the right locations. Directed wrong locations.
Welcome drinks missing. They just kept quiet until check out time we saw a standing signboard abt welcome drinks for room guests.
Room was not really clean and noisy when people talking outside the door, old which we paid SGD9guests.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
09 Nov 2025
XIAO PING
Sorry, I didn’t stay in this hotel because of the travel restrictions.
10/10
Exceptional
31 Oct 2025
Manu
Tidy and clean room.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
13 Sep 2025
bingxing

Good for foreigner business travel

Convenient and many foreigner stay in this hotel
Business
8/10
Excellent
15 Jul 2025
Makoto
Good
8/10
Excellent
06 Jun 2025
Makoto
Okay
10/10
Exceptional
06 May 2025
YANG
Very valuable hotel in that area, very mice restaurants around it and easy transportation,highly recommended
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
10 Feb 2025
kong

A haunted hotel room

We were given room 1004 and it is haunted. Our room was blackout and in total darkness for 4 times as the room card flew off to the ground by itself breaking the circuit.
It was on the ground each after we placed it back, we immediately request for changing of room and no questions were asked by the front desk.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
03 Dec 2024
Warren
good location good service and late check out.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Oct 2024
Kah Eng

Good stay

Very friendly and helpful staff. Will stay again. Free fresh coffee latte every morning. Great if they have bidget spray and iron board.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
09 Sep 2021
Yanfei
Nice staff, good location, but the property has been there for many many years and the amenities & facilities don't look that clean.
Leisure Family_with_children
4/10
Poor
12 Dec 2020
yim hung
Breakfast is the worst I ever had! Don’t know how can they rate 4 stars! Staffs are not helpful at all
Business
8/10
Excellent
21 Jul 2020
Dean
The hotel has a good location near Hongling metro station and Grand Theater Metro Station. There is a mall nearby and the room is very comfy. We didn't like the smoky smell in the hallways/elevators and that the pool was closed in July 2020.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Nov 2019
Verified traveler
I loved the hotel, the location (near Grand Theater and Shenzhen Museum), the friendly staff and the delicious breakfast buffet. My only qualm was some cigarette odor in non-smoking room.
Business_and_leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
11 Nov 2019
Michael
Near 2 mrt stations as well as bus stations. Near banks as well.

Swimming pool under repair.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Nov 2019
Mary
Close to MTR, shopping mall and variety of restaurants.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Oct 2019
Verified traveler
We were only there for one night. Hotel was clean, comfortable and the buffet breakfast was very good. Location right in the city centre.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
22 Oct 2019
Leylian
Service not very good and not really clean
Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 Jul 2019
Verified traveler

Highly recommend

Great location, big shopping mall within 8 minutes on foot and subway, bus are not far. Very clean, good amenities
Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
Excellent location, surrounded by local market and supermarket!
Nice room and bed~
Would like to come back
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
08 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
It’s a little out dated. But over all the rooms was spacious and clean. Location is pretty good close to all the shopping.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
30 May 2019
Ashraf

Great location

It was great stay with one only concern regarding the restaurant, they need to have well speaking English person to take orders, I called twice with difficulty understanding my order they had to switch me to the receptionist.
Otherwise the hotel is very nice
8/10
Excellent
24 Apr 2019
Verified traveler

Not too bad

Need to locate the subway location and how it is link to rest of Shenzhen. Could be cheaper
6/10
Pleasant
23 Apr 2019
Verified traveler
Not a good choice for westerner business traveler
Really poor WiFi
Not close to westerner food options
Metro is a conserablw distance away
Few English Speakers on staff
Beds were ok
AC at any setting the room was cold
That’s enough
Business Self
4/10
Poor
21 Apr 2019
Verified traveler
The receptionists do not speak English
2/10
Poor
22 Mar 2019
Verified traveler
No one seems to speak English. It was a struggle to get basics through. The breakfast was one of the worst that I have ever had. The quality of food was suboptimal.
Business Self
4/10
Poor
02 Mar 2019
Verified traveler
Great location, and breakfast is pretty food. Hotel itself smells and is worse condition than the photos show
Business Self
6/10
Pleasant
27 Feb 2019
Verified traveler
Service is good. Staffs are friendly. Sound proofing needs improvement. Noise from next door/corridor could be heard. Walking distance to 3 different metro lines.
10/10
Exceptional
18 Feb 2019
Verified traveler
Good service, generous space, convenient location.
The layout of the shower/toilet is a little awkward. Otherwise it is perfect.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
13 Feb 2019
Verified traveler

Not recommend

Overall I would say Novotel Shenzhen doesn’t reach our expectations. The first night we ordered food from the hotel and it came with cold food did’t taste good and also a terribly torn nappkin that’s really unacceptable. Before we were thinking to have breakfast in the hotel but after this we decided not to. And other thing is the hotel not even provide convertor and which it is a very basic equipment. Therefore the only socket we can use is the USB socket, but we found out it didn’t work since they told us due to the hotel policy they blocked the socket. That’s really odd. After we complained, they gave me one convertor and which didn’t work neither. I would say really speechless for this experience. Only the bed it was comfortable.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
11 Feb 2019
Hongyan
It’s impressive, check in and out very quickly and people are patient. Rooms are clean, beverages in the rooms are free and refill everyday. Price was good, I’ll book it again when I travel to Shenzhen.
8/10
Excellent
11 Feb 2019
Wanwong
Convenient location . Easy access to public transport and shopping area
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
04 Jan 2019
Verified traveler
Hotel undergo electric maintenance
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jan 2019
Tsz Hei Jeffrey

Hotel is fantastic.

Overall hotel is very nice and is quite convenient to go to difference areas in the city. Would come here to stay again in the future.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Dec 2018
Verified traveler
It is in a vey good location, just seconds from the subway exit. The hotel is clean and comfortable, and the room has a free mini bar with a Coke, Sprite and Beer that is replaced every day.
The bathroom was nice and clean and the toiletries were nice.
There is also a small gym that is free for guests to use.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
17 Nov 2018
Verified traveler
The customer service in the restaurant was excellent, but the front of house were
8/10
Excellent
10 Nov 2018
marie catherine
Correct quality for value! great location not far from border
8/10
Excellent
09 Nov 2018
Eva
Breakfast only have few choices, not worth for the value
10/10
Exceptional
30 Aug 2018
Ng
Good stay
6/10
Pleasant
19 Jun 2018
Ying Ding
The hotel sits in a convenient spot. The overall conditions of the hotel & room were fine. The food serves at the coffee shop is mediocre.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jun 2018
Verified traveler

Next to metro station Hong Lim South

Great room, very clean and strong water pressure for the shower.
8/10
Excellent
01 May 2018
Verified traveler

First visit to China

The entrance to the hotel was a bit hard to find as it sits on the back side of the building. However, it’s close to metro line and easy to reach.
4/10
Poor
21 Apr 2018
JT

Dated , old and not worth the budget

The hotel is very old and dated . For a daily rate ranging from 100-130 sgd per night , you will be far better off paying an additional 50 sgd more for a five star hotel .

The bed is old and I found a stray pubic hair on one of the twin beds .

Staff was very nice and offered a free breakfast and apologized profusely for the room .

This is more of a budget /motel style stay .
10/10
Exceptional
18 Apr 2018
Shiu

Convenient and good condition

It is amazing to stay in this hotel. Near grand theatre station and have a family mart right next to the hotel. Found a local area nearby that had a lot of street foods. Will stay again and highly recommend!
10/10
Exceptional
03 Apr 2018
Verified traveler

Large, Comfortable Room

The hotel is in pretty good condition and the room is very comfortable; both the bed and the room were very large. The room had all the common facilities such as hairdryer, slippers, and toiletries. The bathroom was big and had a nice shower. Convenient to walk to the metro station and to the nearby park for a little stroll.
10/10
Exceptional
28 Mar 2018
Verified traveler
Good hotel and good price. Great location and staff was friendly.
8/10
Excellent
25 Mar 2018
Verified traveler

Quiet and hidden in the middle of the city

Very good value for a 4 star hotel in the middle of Shenzhen near Luohu District, the hotel is well maintained with a modern & minimalist design. The reception staff is switched on and efficient and polite. It was an enjoyable stay!
8/10
Excellent
05 Feb 2018
Verified traveler

Nice hotel close to malls

Excellent service, nice clean rooms with generous personal hygiene items , free daily mini fridge, English speaking staff, could do with a more comfortable soft bed :) , free wifi is terrible; connection is slow, lovely breakfast, has standard air flow temp so required a heater which was provided swiftly. Overall good hotel.
8/10
Excellent
20 Jan 2018
Cheung

Nice budget hotel!

It is a nice budget hotel, location is good but it is not very close to Shenzhen Metro.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
12 Jan 2018
Verified traveler

My stay with Novotel Watergate Shenzhen

Rooms were pleasant and clean. Hotel staff and cleaners were attentive and friendly. Food could have been more varieties on different days
Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Nov 2017
Binoy

Nice hotel all the connectivity is near by

Nice hotel all the connectivity is near by like metro.bustand,cab service, bank, everything
2/10
Poor
14 Oct 2017
Eliza

Horrible hotel: injured me, non-clean food, bad TV

This is the most horrible hotel I ever stayed.
I agree with others bad reviews here. and please read them yourselves too.
Here are some additional problems:
-The sliding door from the room to the bathroom was damaged and injured me and got a lot of blood. After several days, there are still blood. The hotel does not have good first aid. With my repeated request, eventually I got some bandit. and I still blooded for several days.
-The breakfast was not clean, especially the fruit. I got diarrhea immediately after the breakfast. The diarrhea was so sever that I had to change my pants in the middle of the day. After 2nd morning, I stopped to eat their fruit. This helped with my diarrhea.
-The TV was very small at most 32 inches? And it could only show part of the regular movie/TV. The sound is horrible. With the price I paid, I can have much better rooms in Shenzhen.
-The beds, as others said, are very hard and small.
-There are some smells in the room and hall way.
-The environment/view of the hotel was horrible. Basically, bad view.

It is overall more like a shady low cost motel than a hotel. Don't go there!
8/10
Excellent
02 Oct 2017
Choong Hiong

Nice and cosy

Great location for business travellers. Near Metro station. Friendly staff. Clean room
Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Aug 2017
Lead Keong
good hotel near the city.
8/10
Excellent
01 Aug 2017
Peter

Good quality option close to Dongman

Our stay was great! When we arrived we were given a room that had a noisy aircon outside. We asked if another room was available and they moved us to a much bigger room without question. Everything was as you would expect from Novetel, clean pool, gym and great breakfast.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
31 May 2017
Verified traveler
Business trip, good location for the hôtel
Quite not the same standards of NOVOTEL as usual!
4/10
Poor
21 May 2017
jitu

It's ok hotel

It's in the centre of the city. Close to restaurants and shopping area.
6/10
Pleasant
05 May 2017
ilan

Do not save the 20 US when you travel China

Wanted cheap .
I got cheap .
I do not believe I will stay there again
6/10
Pleasant
24 Oct 2016
Edward

Good quiet location with distance of major mall

It is nice when reception put me upgrade to larger room type
8/10
Excellent
27 Aug 2016
Ye

Location Location Location

This is my 2nd stay, the front desk mixed up the keycards. Beside that, everything was smooth. The rooms are decent sizes, and pretty clean. The front gate does not face the main street thus it's a bit tricky for the taxis to find the place.
10/10
Exceptional
18 Mar 2016
Verified traveler
They have high Security measure and comfy room
8/10
Excellent
29 Feb 2016
Verified traveler

Good Hotel

This is a good hotel, centrally located on Shennan Middle Road, close to the metro, for most Shenzhen business. It is a nice hotel with nice rooms at a reasonable price.
6/10
Pleasant
19 Jan 2016
FABIEN

Low standard for Novotel

Very disappointing for Novotel : Few services, small beds (short, narrow and hard mattress), polite but warmless welcome.
Breakfast was good, but not exceptional.
Not worth the price.
Family
2/10
Poor
26 Dec 2015
Verified traveler

Awful service and disgracefully hard beds.

If you like sleeping on a concrete floor and hate good service, book this hotel. Otherwise steer well clear! There are plenty of better options available around the city. In short, I didn't sleep at this holiday, as they don't believe in a good mattress and the management just found this all very funny.
10/10
Exceptional
27 Oct 2015
Lead Keong

Affordable modern hotel

Its a nice modern room at affordable prices. Keep it up!
8/10
Excellent
18 Oct 2015
Charlie

High C/P hotel

Great value to stay this hotel. Poor wireless in room.
10/10
Exceptional
01 Oct 2015
Verified traveler

great but not the best

Bathroom is clean but not absolutely absolutely spotless. Shower drain is too slow to leave shower on full blast without partially flooding the rest bathroom. TV can have more non-business English content.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Sep 2015
NIRAJ

Good Shenzhen hotel for Business and Family stay

Hotel is located near Hua Qiang Bei business district. Taxi from here to HQB is just 15 rmb. Located on Main Road. Walk to MRT is about 10mins and nearest one is Grand Theatre train station. Shenzhen popular building King 100 is located nearby. Convenient store is below hotel. Taxi is easy available from main road. Main Entrance to the hotel is at the back of the building. Hotel security is good because without Hotel card visitors cant go up so you won't expect surprise guests to the room. Mini bar was free throughout the stay. Check in and check out was very fast and easy. Friendly English speaking staff. Do not use the hotel safe as not convenient and old age model being used, your stuff might get locked inside. Staff helped me to open and take out.
2/10
Poor
12 Sep 2015
Verified traveler

Stayed in better

We arrived in our room and the bed wasn't made. We asked for non smoking room but the room smell of smoke.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Aug 2015
Verified traveler

Convenient and close to my business oocation

Good hotel , very cordial people
Likes to stay future too.
8/10
Excellent
07 Nov 2014
Verified traveler

nice location.pubs and hotpots are nearby.

i call the room service ask for assistance.after i say what i need, she dare to say she didnt pay attention what i say. the staff was so green need to improve.
6/10
Pleasant
06 Nov 2014
Mathieu

Worst internet ever.

Worst internet I had in china. I'm at the border of HK and I cannot even have a good internet. Some conference call without video were even cutting. The maximum I had was 3MbDown but more often around 0,5Mb down.
If you dont need internet (who dosent) it's a good place...
4/10
Poor
30 Sep 2014
CHUISAN

It's not bad

This hotel in general is fine inly the room is a little bit small.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
04 Sep 2014
Verified traveler

Very small gym and poor wifi

Very small gym comprising only three pieces of equipment, two bikes and one treadmill (one bike with slipping pedals). There is also a small pool. Wifi connection was very poor and not able to connect to a number of sites I tried outside China (not a problem I have had in any other China hotel).
4/10
Poor
29 Jul 2014
Verified traveler

Lost my booking

Book the room through Hotel.com.
Miss-communication between hotel.com and Novotel hotel. they can't find my booking in novotel system, spent 3 days to slove this problem.
8/10
Excellent
20 Apr 2014
Chuck

Good Hotel in Downtown Shenzhen

Very nice, inexpensive hotel in downtown Shenzhen.
Most of staff is fluent in English and very helpful in making transportation arrangements.
Hotel is located near subway and shopping.
Just across the street is a very nice public park with many social activities throughout the day and night; a great place for an after dinner stroll.
6/10
Pleasant
02 Mar 2014
Paul

Fitness center not up to par

The hotel is ok. More like a nice Ibis than a true Novotel. The neighborhood of the hotel is good. It is across the street from the Shenzhen Communist Party Headquarters and near to Terminal 1, a very poplar mall. Walk from the Science Museum metro is about 4-5 minutes at most. Hotel is a little hard to spot as it is not facing the road and the sign is not very big. My biggest complaint was the completely in adequate fitness center. Staff was helpful and room was clean enough.
8/10
Excellent
28 Dec 2013
Chuck

Good Hotel in City Center?

My first trip to China and Shen Zhen. The city is spread out over a very large area. I think I was in the financial center.
I took the ferry from Hong Kong airport to She Kou port (about 1/2 hour) then a taxi to Novotel Watergate ( about one hour to hotel, next time I will take direct coach from airport to hotel, much cheaper and takes less time).
The hotel is located across the street from Lizhi Park and near KK Mall ( the tallest building in Shen Zhen), you must take the underground passage to reach both. The Shekou and Luobao lines can be accessed at the Grand Theater.
The park is a gathering point for dance and song at night and is a very safe area.
4/10
Poor
02 Nov 2013
Agent 007

Hotel condition

Hotel lacks good view, high ceilings, good english speaking staff. The washroom countertops are too basic with old faucets and low water pressure!
6/10
Pleasant
27 Oct 2013
tk

Bed as hard as rock, a little overprice

It's was unfortunate that the hotel gave me a corner room due to over-crowding, and the room is much smaller than the regular room, that once my luggage is open, I had not much space left to walk! There is no shower/tub combination nor weighing scale as stated by the hotel.com and novotel website. The bed was absolutely hard and awful, and I feel like I'm sleeping on the floor without any mattress. The hotel was poorly located, and to make matter worse, the only underground pavement that leads to the Grand Theater Station is closed due to construction works, and it is almost impossible to get to the subway or the shopping mall for food. This is not even a 4 stars hotel, probably 3 stars with a pathetic lobby. Breakfast was acceptable, and the staff provide good service.
6/10
Pleasant
13 Jun 2013
Anuj

Good for stay

The hotel is good like any regular 3-4 star hotel would be . Gym pool all is there as well . The rooms don't have a microwave so be aware hotels.com has given in false info . To use the microwave we need to go to the second floor . The mini bar is free has juice coke and beer .

The tv has only 2 English channels and no paid channels . The hdmi connection etc don't work properly. No iPod station in the rooms
10/10
Exceptional
26 May 2013
Ben

Great Hotel

I've stayed in this hotel many times and never been disappointed. Staff are friendly and helpful, Rooms are very clean and the hotel is in a great location.
8/10
Excellent
17 Mar 2013
Gaynor

Close to the expedition we were attending

stayed before and the hotel was upto its usual standard
4/10
Poor
20 Aug 2012
Verified traveler

not what we had hoped for

This hotel looked tired and certainly not what I could consider a four star hotel. It felt old and dirty although it was clean. The room was what I think of as a US budget hotel type room. Nothing special and adequate for a one night stay. Certainly not what I would think of as a four star hotel room. By far this room was a disappointment compared to the four other hotels we stayed in while in China.
The staff was not very helpful and wrong about information they gave us. We had asked if breakfast was included on our reservation and was told no only to find later that breakfast was indeed included. We missed out and were not happy about it.
8/10
Excellent
21 May 2012
Verified traveler

OK for businses trip

Fine for business trip, few staff speak English, Gym does not have much kit and you have to phone up to get it unlocked if you want to use it
6/10
Pleasant
04 May 2012
Siddharth
The Hotel as claimed is not close to any business district, the closest subway is a 15 mnts walk unlike what has been claimed on the website. Check out was pathetically slow, and hardly any options for transport to places like HK are arranged from the Hotel
8/10
Excellent
10 Apr 2012
Verified traveler

super affordable price

price is cheap, next to big shopping mall, in the heart of Shenzhen. Room is clean and modern. You dunt complain if you are offered with such a price
2/10
Poor
21 Nov 2011
Joyce

Things to know...

1. Hong Kong is NOT considered a part of China, so even though no Visa is required to enter Hong Kong, a Visa IS required to enter Shenzhen where the Watergate Novotel is located.
2. Even though the Hotels.com listing specified that a shuttle is available from the airport, it has limited hours and you must schedule it in advance...there may even be a separate charge for it.
3. A bench tucked under the escalator on the 2nd floor restaurant area makes a decent bed, and as an added bonus, you will learn to say \"please watch your step\" in Chinese.
10/10
Exceptional
09 Aug 2010
C

Great hotel in Shenzhen

Arrived to friendly service, good facilities (basic, but very clean and precisly what is required for business travel).

Nice room and bathroom, all shampoos and shower gels supplied - very nice.

Great value and well worth a revisit.
6/10
Pleasant
29 May 2010
Anonymous

Feel like a 3 star hotel.

It is just like a 3 star hotel. The fitness center and the swiing pool are not realy in service. I called and finally one opened the fitness room for me, inside the weights were rusted.
8/10
Excellent
09 Mar 2010
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