Crowne Plaza Yantai Seaview, YantaiCrowne Plaza Yantai Seaview in Yantai, China has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.5 (thin evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 15 of 37 hotels we score in Yantai. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.5 before correction: Booking.com 2.4, Tripadvisor 5.0, Agoda 3.0. Rooms from about $50 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located in the Laishan District of Yantai, this four-star hotel sits half a mile from the coast. It serves travellers needing business facilities or those seeking seaside access. The property includes an indoor swimming pool, a fitness room, a sauna, and a hot tub. Guests can choose from three on-site restaurants, including an Indian dining option, and a daily buffet breakfast. The grounds feature a garden and the hotel provides secure parking. While the rooms are well-maintained and offer strong shower pressure, they do not contain bathtubs. The hotel is suitable for both leisure stays and professional trips due to its business centre and proximity to the beach.What stands out

Indoor swimming pool

Three on-site restaurants

Fitness room and spa

Walkable coastal location

Watch out for

No bathtubs in rooms

No in-room minibars

Better-scored in Yantai

Fairfield by Marriott Yantai, Yantai: 4.2 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), from $76 a night. Fairfield by Marriott Yantai is a contemporary hotel situated on Haibin Road within the Huang-Bohai New Area.

Hilton Yantai, Yantai: 4.1 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $111 a night. Located within the Shimao Skyscraper, this high-rise hotel occupies floors 28 to 41 in downtown Yantai.

Brigh Radiance Hotel Penglai, Yantai: 4.1 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $129 a night. Bright Radiance Hotel Penglai is a four-star boutique hotel located in Penglai.