Four Points by Sheraton Qingdao, QingdaoFour Points by Sheraton Qingdao in Qingdao, China has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 37 of 84 hotels we score in Qingdao. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.7 before correction: Booking.com 3.0, Tripadvisor 4.5. Rooms from about $79 a night (cached, not a live quote).Four Points by Sheraton Qingdao is a seven-storey glass-fronted hotel situated on Lingshan Bay within the Huangdao District. It sits directly on the beachfront and is a short drive from the airport and Orient Golf Club. The property features 303 air-conditioned rooms and suites, alongside three restaurants and a lobby bar. Guests can access an indoor heated pool, a gym, and a spa for massage treatments. The hotel includes 2,000 square metres of meeting space and an EV charging station in the car park. It suits business travellers and those seeking coastal access, though some guests have reported issues with room cleanliness and maintenance.What stands out

Direct beach access

Close to the airport

On-site fitness and spa facilities

Large meeting spaces

Watch out for

Occasional maintenance issues

Variable room cleanliness

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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.