This five-star hotel could have at least seven more stars added to its rating and it would still not be enough. Besides its shamelessly posh rooms this pamper-palace is also known as being the home to the famous Tsing Tao Brewery-the largest in China. Its Shang Palace restaurant enjoys national recognition too for its shockingly tasty Cantonese dishes. Tennis courts, a sauna and an indoor swimming pool all add to the hotel’s self-contained “there-is-no-reason-to step-outside” feel.
A five-star rating is too modest for this plush palace. It deserves so many stars that it should be given a Milky Way rating. Its waterfront location rewards each room with postcard-type settings of downtown and the Yellow Sea. Dining choices include five on-site restaurants that specialize in Korean, Western, Muslim, Chinese and Japanese dishes. Tennis courts, bowling alleys, karaoke, and a chess and card room make for perfect recreational options. For added convenience, the staff speaks German, English and Japanese.
The Grand Regency Hotel (Lijin dajiudian) was the first five star hotel in Shandong province and is located near to the busiest area of Qingdao. The hotel overlooks the sea, providing a fairly peaceful environment, and is not far from any of the transportation links, less than 30 minutes from the airport by road and twenty minutes from the railway station.
Crown Plaza Qing Dao (yizhong jiari jiudian) is located in the commercial and shopping center of the new city of Qingdao. It is 40 minutes drive from Qingdao International Airport and 15 minutes drive from the railway station, and only 5 minutes from the beach.
Facing the No.1 Beach the Huiquan Dynasty Hotel (Huiquan huangchao dajiudian) is situated right in the commercial heart of Qingdao. The hotel is adjacent to the Shandong Import and Export Exhibition center and many other business centers, and is opposite the Number One Beach and Huiquan Bay.
Located in the Old Stone Man National Tourism and Holiday Zone in Qingdao, the Kylin Hotel (Qilin dajiudian) is surrounded by the sea and mountains. It is about 17km from the airport and 16km from the railway station. The hotel is near to the Laoshan, but is, however, a long way from the city center.
The Surf Plaza Resort Hotel (Nonghaiyuan jiudian) is built right on the shores of the yellow ocean, located in the middle of Old Stone Man National Park, adjacent to Qingdao hightec park and home to many organisation such as Nike and Coca Cola.
Located at the oceanfront of the sea, the Seaview Garden Hotel is a 5-star hotel that caters to international guests. The hotel offers a commanding view of the scenic zone along the winding coastline to the west. Its luxurious accommodations provide magnificent views over the beach and the Qingdao coastline.
