Conrad Dalian, DalianConrad Dalian in Dalian, China has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 8 of 37 hotels we score in Dalian. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.9 before correction: Booking.com 3.9, Tripadvisor 4.1, Agoda 3.9. Rooms from about $139 a night (cached, not a live quote).Conrad Dalian is a five-star hotel situated in the East Harbor Central Business District. The twelve-storey building features art deco architecture and sits near Dalian Harbor and Bohai Bay. It serves business travellers and families, offering soundproofed rooms with views of the sea or the city skyline. On-site facilities include an indoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, a sauna, and a nightclub. Guests can access nearby hiking trails or use the business centre. While the hotel provides secure parking and various leisure amenities, its location in a busy trade hub means the surrounding area is highly commercialised.What stands out

Sea and harbour views

Indoor pool and jacuzzi

On-site fitness centre

Free secure parking

Watch out for

Located in a busy commercial district

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