The Crowne Plaza Qingdao (Yizhong Jiari Jiudian) is located in the commercial and shopping center of Qingdao, overlooking the sail regatta venue of the 2008 Olympic Games. It is only 5 minutes walk from the beach. The 1st floor shopping arcade provides world famous brand boutiques including Luois Vuitton, BOSS Celine, etc.This Qingdao hotel has well-appointed rooms and suites, equipped with Wi-Fi and mini bars.As for dining, the hotel's Murano's restaurant serves authentic Italian dishes, while Chinese delicacies can be found at Ah Yat Abaloni. If a central Asian dishes take your fancy, Café Asia offers a buffet of Mongolian and Indian cuisine.The business center has an extensive range of meeting and conference rooms all equipped with the necessary office amenities for a comfortable working environment. A car rental service is also provided here.Recreational facilities at the hotel include an extensive Health Club incorporating a fully-equipped fitness center, indoor pool, sauna, steam room and whirlpool tub.
"## Five-Star Recommendation | Flawless Location and Service, Perfect for Families
To avoid the summer crowds, we took advantage of the tail end of the vacation to visit Qingdao with our child for a few relaxing days. Our little one was keen to see the May Fourth Square night view and enjoy the sea breeze. As for us, we've always trusted IHG's Crowne Plaza brand, and the Qingdao Yizhong Crowne Plaza, a well-established local five-star hotel, has an excellent reputation and came highly recommended by friends. We booked it without a second thought.
The hotel boasts an excellent location – it's just a ten-minute walk to the Olympic Sailing Center, an ideal spot to admire the May Fourth Square night view. What's even better for families is that the walk to the Olympic Sailing Center takes you past large supermarkets, a variety of restaurants, shopping centers, and a lively beer night market. All your dining, entertainment, and shopping needs are covered, making travel with kids completely stress-free.
That evening, we enjoyed a boat tour, admiring the light show up close while our child enthusiastically ran around. Back at the hotel, we were treated to Qingdao's dazzling night views from different angles in our high-floor room, offering a breathtaking panorama that seamlessly blended sea, land, and sky.
As an established property, the hotel's decor and facilities, while showing some age, are very well-maintained, clean, tidy, and fully functional. When compared to similar hotels in the area, its location, service, and price offer an excellent match, providing truly reasonable value for money.
A particular highlight is the indoor swimming pool on B2. It's exceptionally clean, with a perfect water temperature. The shallow area is ideal for children learning to swim, providing both safety and peace of mind. Our child absolutely had a blast there.
The hotel's service is professional and attentive, truly reflecting its five-star standard. Breakfast offers a wide variety of choices and excellent quality. Getting around is also incredibly convenient; to visit Mount Laoshan or the old town, simply go downstairs and cross the street to find a subway station, which is much more hassle-free than taking a taxi.
A special thank you goes to Manager Chen from the Sales Department, who meticulously arranged our room and provided detailed explanations. The room's stunning view ultimately delighted our entire family, making our stay incredibly comfortable and pleasant, and fulfilling our child's wish.
We have a small suggestion regarding the room: it would be more convenient if the suite had 1-2 extra boxes of tissues, and perhaps the tissue quality could be slightly improved.
In summary, our stay was absolutely perfect and truly enhanced our Qingdao vacation. We will definitely choose to stay here again on our next visit!"