Qingdao, as one of China’s most developed and cosmopolitan ports, has a wealth of hotels, mostly luxurious, but whose quality is not always assured. It is not so hard, however, to find a decent international hotel, although obviously expect to pay dearly. Qingdao is not an easy place for the budget traveler.
For those on a top price budget, the choice will point to anywhere well located near, or on, the seafront. The Shangri-la would be an obvious choice, but the Haitian Hotel is of comparable standard, with perhaps a slightly better location.
Mid-range hotels are in plentiful supply in Qingdao. The best way of making your choice here, besides the hotel facilities, is in picking somewhere within easy walking distance of the main sights and shopping districts. Of these, the best are probably the Huanghai hotel, which overlooks the Number One Beach.
