Serene Horizon Hotel, QingdaoSerene Horizon Hotel in Qingdao, China has a corrected score of 2.5 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 83 of 84 hotels we score in Qingdao. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.0 before correction: Google 2.3, Agoda 1.7. Rooms from about $78 a night (cached, not a live quote).Serene Horizon Hotel is a five-star property located in the Chengyang District of Qingdao. It sits near the Fenggang Road Metro Station, making it accessible for travellers using public transport. The hotel contains 224 rooms featuring modern interiors and an on-site restaurant that serves local cuisine. Guests can also use the bar or access nearby park areas. The establishment suits those looking for high-end facilities at a lower price point, though the breakfast quality is noted as average. Check-in begins at 14:00 and check-out is at 12:00.What stands out

Near metro station

On-site local restaurant

Modern room interiors

Quiet park nearby

Watch out for

Average breakfast quality

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