Crowne Plaza Qingdao, QingdaoCrowne Plaza Qingdao in Qingdao, China has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 55 of 84 hotels we score in Qingdao. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.3 before correction: Booking.com 2.6, Tripadvisor 4.5, Agoda 2.7.Located on Hong Kong Middle Road in the Shinan District, this five-star hotel overlooks the 2008 Olympic Sailing Center harbour. It sits within a commercial and shopping district, within walking distance of Hisense Plaza and the Qingdao International Sailing Centre. The property is suitable for business travellers and families, offering several on-site restaurants and a heated indoor pool alongside outdoor swimming options. Guests can access a gym, sauna, and secure parking equipped with EV chargers. While the hotel provides modern interiors and convenient beach access, some guests may find the building and bathrooms feel dated.What stands out

Central Shinan District location

Heated indoor and outdoor pools

On-site dining and business facilities

Secure parking with EV charging

Watch out for

Dated bathroom conditions

Older building structure

Better-scored in Qingdao

Element Qingdao, Qingdao: 4.5 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $61 a night. Element Qingdao is a 4-star hotel situated in the High-tech Zone of Qingdao.

Haitian Hotel, Qingdao: 4.5 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms). Haitian Hotel is a five-star property situated in the cultural district of Qingdao, close to Ba Da Guan and the Yan'an Third Road underground station.

Hampton Qingdao Laoshan Shilaoren, Qingdao: 4.3 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms). Hampton Qingdao Laoshan Shilaoren is situated on Yiling Road within the Laoshan Business Core Zone.