Dalian Hotels with balcony

"This hotel's location is genuinely brilliant, right in the city centre next to the Zhongshan subway and plaza, and for this price point, you really can't ask for better. The staff were friendly and helpful despite the language barrier (Google Translate sorted us out fine), and the cleaning team were lovely too. The room was decent and properly clean, I checked for dust and there wasn't any. However, the hotel is quite old, and there was some mould on the ceiling and in the bathroom and shower curtain. It didn't bother me personally, but worth noting, and a bit of spray would be great. That said, Dalian was incredibly humid when I visited in late August, so I suspect this is partly a climate issue. Even my own towels wouldn't dry properly. The place was quite busy, mainly Chinese customers, but they were quiet and discreet. Practical bits: they provide two bottles of water daily and disposable paper towels (which actually came in handy given the humidity). The room also had a washing machine (bring your own detergent) and you can hang clothes outside on the 9th floor veranda. There's a bus stop right outside with direct services to Xian Lu (shopping and basement food market) and the Transport University area night market, the subway goes straight to the airport, and you're walking distance from the main tourist spots like Russian Street, the old tram etc. Plenty of restaurants nearby too. And two convenience stores on ground floor. This place accepts foreign tourists and check-in was quick and easy. Internet was fast but slower in the evenings. Honestly, some of the complaints I've read here seem a bit harsh considering what you're paying. You get what you pay for, and at this price point in this location, I think it's fair value. I'd stay here again, especially if travelling on a budget. Thank you, we had a lovely time in Dalian!"

"Overall, the room was good. When I first saw it, I thought it would be noisy, but after checking in at night, I found it to be fine. With the windows closed, I couldn't hear any noise, so the soundproofing is actually quite good. Unless someone upstairs was deliberately stomping around loudly, I didn't find it noisy. During my five-day stay, only on the last night did my family find it a bit loud, but I didn't. The hygiene was also good. The main thing is that it's close to the sea, so it's very convenient to take the kids to the beach anytime. Getting a taxi and finding places to eat nearby are also quite convenient. Chenxi Tianjie is a few hundred meters away, and Gaoxin Wanda is a few kilometers away. There are breakfast shops, convenience stores, and dumpling shops right downstairs. Across the street, there's even a seafood BBQ place, although the stir-fried clams were a bit salty. In the evenings, there are many vendors selling various fruits, which is very convenient. If you're taking kids to the Shengya Ocean World, remember to buy tickets at the hotel; they're cheaper than buying them on-site. **They're both cheaper. I bought mine from Qunar.com and only realized the hotel's price was better after getting back to the hotel after my visit. I ended up paying about 20 yuan more."

"New InterContinental hotels usually offer a good stay, and this one was no exception – the AC temperature was perfect, and the lobby scent made us feel right at home. The location is decent, but what they call a 'deluxe sea view room' is actually more of a partial sea view; you have to press your face against the window to even catch a glimpse of the ocean. I had also read reviews about early housekeeping and unauthorized entry when I booked, but I optimistically thought a new hotel would address that feedback. Unfortunately, I experienced it firsthand. On Saturday morning, around 9 AM, there was aggressive knocking at my door. When I woke up startled and asked who it was, there was no reply. Instead, I heard someone trying to open the door with a card, and after failing the first time, they tried again. Honestly, it was a bit frightening. I told them to come back later to clean, but not long after, there was more loud knocking. I then said to come in the afternoon. However, after going out for a while and returning, no one had cleaned the room by 4:30 PM. We had to call the front desk before heading out for dinner to get someone to do a quick tidying up. They didn't replace the empty toothpaste, and after moving the bedside table during cleaning, they didn't put it back in its original spot. Overall, even though it was peak season, paying 1300 a night for this kind of unprofessional service was quite disappointing."

"The hotel's location is great, right behind the beach. The room was a bit small, but the balcony offered a distant view of the coast, and we could even watch fireworks at night! There was only one washer and dryer available, which was a bit inconvenient. However, the front desk staff were very friendly and helpful, especially Susan, who even recommended a hot spring that we had to get to ourselves!"