We ended up being really impressed with the hotel. My husband was here on business (we had spent a few days in Hong Kong first) and the corporate rate of 900 rmb was a good deal. It's nicely decorated in a Venitian theme. The rooms were clean and a comfortable size. We had drinks /snacks one night at the bar next to the pool. The outdoor pool is in a great setting with a canopy over it. The Italian grill restaurant Blue was very tasty. It can get spendy there, but we ended up spending around $100 US dollars for 2 glasses of wine, appetizer, 2 pasta dishes, and a side. The hotel is right next to the last stop on the subway line. It takes about 30 minutes to other end of the line, which is where the train station is located. The airport is about 40 miinutes away. The hotel is next to some cheesy tourist attractions like Window to the World, a park with smaller creations of landmarks like the Eiffel tower. There is also another park nearby that recreates Chinese sights like the Great Wall.

I have stayed in the Ventian multiple times (probably over 15) over the last two and a half years. It is a hotel that has a very consistent degree of service and value. The rooms have always been very comfortable, the staff very attentive, and the process of checking in and out very expedient. I speak this from experience in staying in multiple Shenzhen hotels. For business entertainment, the bar at the hotel is very convenient and a good choice. The pool at the hotel is very nice and the gym is a good one as well. For dinner you can try both the restaurants in the hotel - both western/buffet style, and the Chinese restaurant are good. The Italian restaurant (on the second floor) is a bit overpriced. Dinner wise you can also go to some of the local restaurants near by -- if you step outside of the hotel and start heading up the hill in the opposite direction of the Windows of the World park, you will come across a good Chinese and a good Indonesian restaurant. Overall I would rate this hotel very well

This is a review I should have written long ago. I am here thinking about it as I plan my next trip to Shenzhen, China for later this month. I have stayed at the Crown Plaza a number of times, and have nothing but great things to say about it. The rooms are clean, the service is great. From the moment your cab or car pulls up to drop you off at the hotel, the excellent customer service begins. The hotel, including rooms, is very clean. There is a nice wine bar down stairs. The buffet breakfast includes Chinese and Western breakfasts, with a huge selection of pastries. They have wonderful restaurant (only tried one of the many there) called JK. Short for Japanese/Korean, I believe. Teppenyaki is an option. The Kobe beef is wonderful, though fairly expensive for most persons. It is not a problem if you do not speak Mandarin, as most all of the staff you will interact with speaks English. I do not know if French or other languages are accomodated, however, I have a feeling that they would be as well. There is also a dance club, V bar, that plays live music on some nights. I reccomend this hotel for any business person, or even couples that want a nice base to view the area from. If you are there strictly for relaxation, there is a spa that looked to be very popular. I will definately stay there again. .Michael

This hotel has a 'Venice' theme, which means not a lot! The rooms were spacious, the staff were polite and helpful, the bar was expensive. Good location and a pleasant stay.