Hyatt Regency Qingdao, QingdaoHyatt Regency Qingdao in Qingdao, China has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 50 of 84 hotels we score in Qingdao. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.5 before correction. Rooms from about $124 a night (cached, not a live quote).Hyatt Regency Qingdao is a five-star resort situated in the Laoshan District of downtown Qingdao. Located directly on Shilaoren Beach, the hotel provides immediate access to the shore and views of the sea and local mountains. The property features 435 large guest rooms, five restaurants, and a full-service spa. Families can use the outdoor playground, while business travellers have access to the club lounge on the 23rd floor. Facilities include a gym, a swimming pool, and on-site shopping. While the hotel offers extensive amenities, its location in the new business centre means it is a significant distance from the airport.What stands out

Direct beachfront access

Five on-site restaurants

Large guest rooms

Outdoor playground for children

Watch out for

Far from the airport

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.