Opened in 2023, the MGM Qingdao offers travelers a pleasant stay in Qingdao, whether for business or leisure purposes. The hotel is only 14km from Qingdaobei Railway Station and 53km from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport, giving guests a number of convenient transportation options. Being just minutes away from Miaoling Rd Metro Station allows guests to explore the city with ease. With multiple attractions nearby including Qingdao International Convention and Exhibition Center, Qingdao Municipal Museum and Shilaoren Beach RV Camping Park, guests will find plenty to keep themselves occupied. After a long day of sightseeing, guests can retire to the comfort of the hotel. For those driving themselves, parking is provided on site. According to our trusted guests, the facilities at this hotel are first-rate. This hotel is particularly popular with those traveling with families.
"Overall, it was pretty good. First, the positives: The hotel's location is super convenient, making travel and sightseeing a breeze. Before check-in, a butler proactively contacted me to discuss my needs and even upgraded my room for free, which was a fantastic experience.
However, some details during this stay were disappointing. Here's my honest feedback:
1. **Lack of Bellhop Service:** On the day of check-in, there were many guests, and no one offered to help with my luggage when I arrived. It was quite inconvenient hauling heavy bags in. Someone eventually helped me on the elevator, but it took about an hour to get them to my room… and only after several phone calls ☎️.
2. **Forgotten Anniversary Request:** I had communicated in advance that this was an anniversary trip and specifically requested some simple room decorations. This was completely overlooked. There were no decorations or small surprises, completely ruining the anniversary atmosphere. Quite a letdown.
3. **Inappropriate Bedding:** The room still had thick spring/autumn duvets. They were hot and stuffy in the summer, waking me up multiple times at night. It was very uncomfortable and significantly impacted my sleep. I suggest switching to lighter summer quilts.
4. **Disappointing Lion Plushie Experience:** The hotel's signature little lion plushie caused me a lot of grief. It took repeated attempts to even get one, and at first, they kept saying no, which was incredibly frustrating. Now, looking at other guests' reviews, most seem to get them easily, and guests with children even get more than one. I don't understand why the threshold is so high for guests without kids. DINKs (Dual Income, No Kids) are crying! I eventually got a Laoshan-themed lion, but I really wanted the regular sitting one. The hat falls off with just a touch, and now I have to sew it back on… I even went to the kids' play area to try and win a sitting lion from the claw machine for two consecutive days, trying about eight or nine times, but couldn't get one. It was so frustrating; the claw was too loose… Now, the more I read other people's reviews, the angrier I get. 😡
5. **Breakfast Quality:** The self-service part of the breakfast wasn't very good, but the à la carte options were decent.
On the brighter side, the hotel room was good, and the swimming pool was also great. 👍"