The Lalu Qingdao

To be honest, I can't give it a full 5 stars. As other reviews mentioned, the facilities are really old; there's even a DVD player in the room. For the price, the conditions are just mediocre. The underground parking is run-down. However, the scenery is truly unique and beautiful, with a private beach and ocean views from the hotel room. The price is worth it for the view, but not for the accommodation itself. The staff service was quite good, which was fine for me. I might consider staying again if the price is lower next time.

I came here specifically for The Lalu brand, having heard it was a super five-star hotel a decade ago. I checked in with high expectations. Arriving at night, I was immediately struck by the hotel's incredibly high standard of decor, designed by a master. The service was quite good, but since it was the off-season, the hotel wasn't very busy, so it felt a bit desolate. The five-story parking garage was really run-down, and the TV was outdated. The bathroom and shower design were nice, and the room was very spacious, furnished with solid wood and stone throughout, which clearly indicates high construction costs. However, it lacks modern smart features now. I only discovered the next morning that there was a balcony with an absolute prime sea view, which instantly cheered me up. Overall, it was still worth the room rate. There aren't many delivery options nearby, and I didn't get to enjoy the infinity pool because the weather was too cold. I'll definitely stay here again when I visit Qingdao in the summer. The cleanliness details weren't great, especially on the balcony, but overall it was clean and tidy.