Enjoy modern life at castle hotel in Qingdao Crowne Plaza Qingdao Ocean Spring Resort is located in the second largest bay of Qingdao - Aoshan Bay,5 minutes to walking to the Golden Beach, with the ocean hot spring and water park ,an indoor cat petting house ,a outdoor pet park and beautiful seaside scenery. The hotel has 597 superior rooms and suites, visitors can stand on the balcony to enjoy the beautiful sea view, watch the sunrise over the sea, the hotel is Mediterranean European style, offers professional travel photography services to record the wonderful moments of your journey. The hotel has three kinds of restaurants, Chinese, Western and Japanese, which can meet the needs of various taste buds, indoor and outdoor swimming pool, Fitness Center and other health and fitness facilities. The hotel is close to Qingdao Metro Oceantec Valley Line, convenient transportation,40 minutes to connect with the city center. 1,600 square meters of multi-functional ballroom Jinhua Palace and 700 square meters of 180° seascape ballroom Jinxiu Palace, more than 20 multi-functional rooms, can meet the needs of guests for various meetings and banquets. Qingdao Ocean Spring Resort is the "Healthy Tourism Base of Qingdao" with ocean hot springs, Grand Theater, shopping mall and other leisure and entertainment places, have different types of business forms, suitable for young and old, can meet the needs of guests one-stop travel and leisure family vacation.
"Our stay was excellent and truly exceeded our expectations. The room was clean and comfortable, and parking was incredibly convenient. A special mention goes to Elaine for her wonderfully enthusiastic and top-notch service – highly recommended! We also caught the circus performance, which was great. The hotel itself is quite large; despite being an older property, it's clear the original decor was impressive and it has been diligently maintained. You can walk from the hotel's backyard directly to the beach, and our room balcony even offered lovely sea views, perfect for watching the sunrise.
However, there were a few areas for improvement. The breakfast restaurant felt excessively large, and its various sections weren't clearly signposted, leading to a lot of wandering around. Moreover, the trolleys used for clearing tables often obstructed the aisles, which negatively impacted the dining experience. Additionally, the beverage selection was quite limited, and to our surprise, there was no coffee machine – something quite unexpected and frankly below the standards one anticipates from a Crowne Plaza. I'd strongly suggest adding at least two fresh coffee machines, perhaps one near the bread station and another by the drink counter. This small investment would significantly enhance the guest experience without a high cost.
On a positive note, the small restaurant next to the circus had absolutely delicious and affordable food. It's definitely worth a visit after the show!"