Grand Regency Hotel Qingdao, QingdaoGrand Regency Hotel Qingdao in Qingdao, China has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 62 of 84 hotels we score in Qingdao. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.2 before correction: Tripadvisor 3.2, Agoda 3.2.The Grand Regency Hotel Qingdao is a five-star hotel situated in the eastern downtown district of Qingdao. It sits close to the Qingdao International Sailing Centre, May Fourth Square, and the MixC Shopping Mall. The property features 160 rooms with air conditioning, mini-fridges, and self-catering facilities. Guests can use the indoor pool, fitness centre, and outdoor tennis court, or access the metro directly from the site. Dining options include four restaurants serving international, Chinese, Sichuanese, and seafood dishes. While the hotel offers extensive amenities and central access, some guests have reported issues with the air conditioning performance.What stands out

Direct metro access

Four diverse restaurants

On-site fitness and pool

Free self-parking

Watch out for

Air conditioning issues

Limited Japanese speaking staff

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