Aloft Dalian, DalianAloft Dalian in Dalian, China has a corrected score of 3.0 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 27 of 37 hotels we score in Dalian. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.9 before correction: Booking.com 2.3, Tripadvisor 3.0, Agoda 3.5. Rooms from about $81 a night (cached, not a live quote).Aloft Dalian is a contemporary Marriott International hotel situated in the downtown area near Zhongshan Square and Dalian Time Square. The property contains over 300 smoke-free, pet-friendly rooms featuring coffee machines, minibars, and high-speed Wi-Fi. Guests can access an indoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, and the Bliss Spa. On-site facilities include a restaurant, a bar, and a business centre. The hotel is positioned for those visiting the city for business or leisure, though some guests find the room sizes to be quite small. It is located a short drive from the local rail station and Dalian Airport.What stands out

Indoor swimming pool

Pet friendly rooms

On-site spa and gym

Central downtown location

Watch out for

Small guest rooms

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