The hotel's biggest advantage is its location, right in the center of several attractions. It's within walking distance to the Changyu Wine Museum, Binhai Square, Chaoyang Street, Suochengli, and Yantai Mountain. During peak holiday seasons, you don't have to worry about traffic or parking when visiting attractions. There are also several large shopping malls and numerous restaurants nearby, making it suitable for both tourists exploring sights and those looking for a relaxing holiday with daily walks by the sea.
The hotel was almost fully booked during the National Day holiday. I had previously noted that I was traveling with my parents and wanted a room close to the elevator but also quiet. Candy arranged the room before our arrival, and the extra bed was already in place. The sea view directly faces the ocean, offering a wide and open vista.
Since the hotel is quite old, some facilities show their age, but it's kept clean and well-maintained. The bathrooms in the sea-view rooms are large, with separate wet and dry areas, and also feature large floor-to-ceiling windows. Although the room itself isn't huge, its layout is square and practical, and the soundproofing is good.
I had read that getting from the underground parking to the room required two elevator transfers, but the walking distance isn't far at all, and there are many elevators, so waiting times aren't long. It's quite acceptable.
Regarding dining, during peak breakfast hours on holidays, there was a short queue, but it was orderly, and the waiting time was only about ten minutes as the turnover was quick. The hotel even utilized the lobby lounge area as an additional dining space. I noticed many staff members in different attire, likely from various departments, helping out. Despite the large crowd, both cleaning and food replenishment were very prompt, and the variety of dishes was extensive.
The Chinese restaurant on the fifth floor of the hotel also has excellent food, and in-house guests receive a 12% discount. It's a great option if you don't want to go out, offering local specialties, Shandong cuisine, and Sichuan cuisine.
Although the prices were doubled during the holiday, the overall comfort and convenience made it quite good value for money.
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