Shan Dong Hotel, JinanShan Dong Hotel in Jinan, China has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), ranked 16 of 48 hotels we score in Jinan. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.9 before correction: Tripadvisor 3.9.Shan Dong Hotel is a five-star property situated on Ma'an Shan Road in the Lixia district of downtown Jinan. The hotel occupies a large site and contains 566 contemporary rooms, many of which include balconies and dining areas with views of the city. It caters to business travellers and families, offering twenty-five meeting rooms, a business centre, and a gym. Leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool, a sauna, a hot tub, and a tennis court. While the hotel provides extensive amenities like valet parking and massage services, the exact location can be difficult for some guests to find.What stands out

Large indoor swimming pool

Extensive meeting facilities

Many rooms have balconies

On-site gym and tennis court

Watch out for

Location is difficult to find

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