High season in Shenyang runs from March to mid-October. Hotels become especially crowded with conventions in early September. Room rates are high, but some high-end hotels offer good deals up to over 50% discount. More budget options are now available.

Inexpensive

Mainland economy hotel brand Home Inn (Rujia) has opened 12 hotels in the city. One of them at Zhengyang Jie 196 (tel. 024/2486-1999; www.homeinns.com; ¥199 standard room) is just 10-minute walk from Gugong and offers clean and cozy rooms. Its proximity to a number of attractions and the Zhong Jie business area makes it a good budget pick. Ibis (Yibisi, Nanjing Bei Jie 161; tel. 024/3131-5555; www.ibishotel.com; ¥178), close to the Taiyuan Street commercial district, is another convenient choice. It has stylish and comfy rooms, with LCD TV, Japanese-style partitions and small but very clean bathrooms.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.