Dong Fang Qingdao

This is a clean, modest hotel near the beach in the older part of Qingdao. My room was the smallest of any on a four-city tour. While individual staff were capable and friendly, the overall management of the hotel was old-fashioned and complacent. The facilities were worn. Light fixtures and A/C did not work well. The shower and sink never produced hot water. At one point, the toilet failed to work. There was no wifi in the hotel, and the “business center” was a single laptop locked in a closet. The hotel had the look and feel of a place that has gotten by on its reputation and has motive to upgrade. It does not deserve the 4-star rating given by Trip Advisor. Friends in Qingdao definitely told me they could find a much better hotel for the same rate when I return.

...between the old town and new CBD, the Ocean University of China and the beaches. Slightly old-fashioned decoration, but the equipments and Internet service are great, staff accomodating, and the price very reasonable for (otherwise expensive) Qingdao. In a nutshell: value for money!

Stayed four nights at Qindao Dongfang Hotel in June of 2012 and we were very pleased with our choice. Hotel staffs were friendly and helpful. We booked in advance and got the special price. Our room is spacious and clean with two beds. Bathroom size is also very good. We have view of city and far away beach line. Beds were firm and comfortable, bedding sheets were cleaning. The amenities provided in the room were: shampoo and condition, tooth brush set, shower cap, comb and hair dryer, bathrobes and slippers, electric kettle and tea bags, small fridge and safe. There was free (wired) Internet access in the room. The buffet breakfast was included in the price. A wide variety of food choices and they tasted okay. There is also a dining place serving Dim Sum style of breakfast, but you have to pay for it. This hotel is in a good location, very close to top Qingdao’s attractions, such as Number One Bathing Beach, Zhan Bridge just to name few. It only takes 5 minutes walk to get to the shore. There are many bus stops in front of hotel and making easy excess to go anywhere if you can read Chinese. Hotel has taxi-calling service; we paid 10CNY to go to the railway station.