Romantic Hotels in Shandong, China

"The location of the room is absolutely fantastic! It's only a two-minute walk to Baotu Spring, so after a tiring tour, you can easily pop back to the room for a rest. The breakfast on the first floor of the hotel is also very extensive, and the lunch is incredibly good value for money – seriously, it's amazing! Shandong's prices are simply unbeatable."

"The living room in the apartment is incredibly spacious! Even though it's not a sea-view room, the night view is stunning. The bedroom is super comfortable and quiet, and they even provided complimentary fruits upon arrival! There's an ample supply of Nongfu Spring mineral water, and the daily cleaning service is very prompt. The front desk staff are excellent and respond quickly to any issues. They even have robots to deliver food and medicine. The MixC mall is just a 10-minute walk away, it's a huge shopping center with everything you could possibly need! It's also connected to the subway, making the location truly unbeatable. I highly recommend everyone to stay here! I've seen many foreigners staying here, from Korea, Russia, and Japan, with lots of golf bags at the front desk."

"The hotel's location is excellent, making it easy to get around and close to most attractions. It's right next to MixC, which is great for kids' dining and entertainment. The hotel facilities are new, and the rooms are spacious. Housekeeping is very attentive, providing a full range of children's amenities like small toilet seats, bed rails, and small bottles of water. You can also borrow strollers and sand toys. The breakfast offers a wide variety, and I particularly enjoyed the Shandong-style 'sa tang' (soup) and large steamed bread slices with various spreads. The staff at the kids' club were wonderful with the children; my child was so sad to leave them. We originally booked for five days and four nights, but because Qingdao was cool and our stay was so comfortable, we extended for another four nights. My 3-year-old even called it his 'home in Qingdao'."

"This is no doubt that No 8 Courtyard Homestay is beautiful place to stay. As international visitors to China it was exactly as we hoped for when we booked. Authentic traditional Chinese accommodation with modern hotel facilities in a fabulous location. It’s very quiet despite the proximity to the busier areas nearby. However, we were very disappointed to find the Homestay misrepresents information about smoking that was important to our accomodation choices and selection on Trip.com. As the photo from the website below shows, No Smoking in Public Areas, there is a Smoking Area. The smell of cigarette smoke was very evident on our arrival in both the courtyard, and the internal reception area. We questioned the hotel receptionist who explained smoking is permitted in certain areas, including the Courtyard that guests enter and exit every time to go in or out of the Homestay. The Courtyard is an outdoor public space and the Homestay smoking area (as per the photo of the ashtray in the Courtyard below). It’s unavoidable. While the reception area is internal, the receptionist explained guests are asked not to smoke if they are smoking. Furthermore, the Homestay provides hotel style ashtrays as the entrances to the elevator and we pointed out there was a cigarette butt in the ashtray, evidence of smoking despite the information on Trip.com. There were no visible ‘no smoking signs’. This meant that we would not enjoy the beautiful public spaces of eitber the Courtyard or the Reception area without cigarette smoke or other guests smoking. The receptionist suggested to us we find another hotel, at nearly 10pm we found this was unsatisfactory. She offered for us to stay and pay one night (of our 3 night booking) but this was a problem for our itinerary. The following day we were offered to change to a room with its own courtyard which we did. However, we would never have booked this accommodation if the correct information about smoking by the Homestay was on Trip.com. As hotel guests have to trust 100 hundred percent that the information on the website is accurate and we reiterated this when the manager came to meet us. The filters for non smoking on Trip.com are very good. But, the Homestay allows smoking in the outside public areas, and internal public areas are only managed if the staff ask the guests not to smoke. The reception told us that does not stop the guests from smoking and they can’t control that. The manager said the Homestay would review its smoking policy. Regardless of this, It is necessary for the Homestay not to misrepresent information but to provide accurate information on their booking platforms."

"There was an issue with my online booking, but the staff handled it perfectly when I arrived. They were incredibly responsive to all my requests. The room was spotlessly clean, even in the hard-to-reach corners, and the bedding was brand new with no strange smells. Excellent value for money!"

"The room was fantastic, a cozy two-story layout with a balcony! We were able to experience the charm of Confucian culture up close (it's very close to the 'Three孔' scenic area). Our family excitedly discussed the Analects, believing that in such a quiet and harmonious environment, Confucius himself would surely feel our presence. The experience was unparalleled! We also felt the meticulous and thoughtful assistance from Marriott's front desk staff, Xiao Qian and Xiao Hong, who are from the birthplace of Confucianism. They helped me mail documents and even sent back my child's pants that were left behind after we checked out! I'm not sure if 'Marriott' (万豪) derives its '万' from the 'wan ren gong qiang' (万仞宫墙 - ten-thousand-foot palace wall) and its '豪' from the 'hao jie' (豪杰 - heroes) who have bowed down for centuries, but I do know that 'green hair' (绿发 - *possibly a playful or inside reference, hard to translate directly without context, so kept as is*) hides the promise of our family's next spontaneous journey!"

"Facilities: The hotel's hardware and software facilities are excellent. The pool water is crystal clear, and it's open until 10 PM, which is great. The hotel offers a wide variety of activities for children. The breakfast selection is much richer than similar hotels in some other cities. Environment: The hotel's location is fantastic; it's within walking distance of all famous attractions in Jinan. Everbright Plaza is right next to the hotel, and there are many old-brand restaurants in the vicinity. Service: The people of Shandong are truly hospitable. How can I put it? Their service goes beyond standard training; you can feel the genuine sincerity behind it."

"Mindy from Guest Relations pre-arranged a wonderful room for us and thoughtfully provided an introduction to the hotel beforehand. We were extremely satisfied – a perfect 10/10! The hotel's overall ambiance strikes a great balance between ceremonial elegance and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Despite its high-end brand service, it never feels stuffy or distant."

"This is hands down my top pick for business travel! The meeting rooms are fully equipped, and the stable, lag-free internet ensured our afternoon session went off without a hitch. The rooms are spacious with a large desk, making it super convenient for work. The lighting was also ideal for focusing on tasks. The comfortable bedding guaranteed a great night's sleep, so I woke up completely refreshed and energized the next day. Breakfast offered freshly brewed coffee and hot food. While the selection wasn't huge, it was high-quality and filling, which saved a lot of time. The hotel's close proximity to my business location – just a 5-minute taxi ride – made my commute incredibly efficient. The front desk staff were also incredibly helpful, even assisting with document printing. Their service is both professional and thoughtful – absolutely perfect for business travelers!"

"They offer a free shuttle service to and from the high-speed train station. I called the front desk the night before at 10 PM to book it, and after they registered my request, they called me the next day to confirm and assign a pick-up person. Before I arrived at the station, the pick-up person sent a text message to make it easier to find them. This time, I had a business car pick me up, and it only took about ten minutes from Tai'an Station to the hotel, which was super convenient! Big thanks to Leo for arranging the pick-up and drop-off service – everything went smoothly, it was so thoughtful!"