Shangri La Dalian, DalianShangri La Dalian in Dalian, China has a corrected score of 3.9 ± 0.3 (thin evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 6 of 37 hotels we score in Dalian. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.2 before correction: Booking.com 3.7, Tripadvisor 4.8. Rooms from about $94 a night (cached, not a live quote).Shangri-La Dalian is a five-star hotel situated in the central business district of Dalian. The twelve-story building features art deco architecture and sits close to Zhongshan Square, the Port of Dalian, and Russian Style Street. It serves business travellers and families, providing facilities such as an indoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, a sauna, and three on-site restaurants including Shang Palace. Guests can access secure parking and various wellness services like massages. While the rooms are described as clean and well-maintained with good water pressure, some visitors find the interior design lacks a sense of luxury. The property is a smoke-free environment located a short drive from Dalian International Airport.What stands out

Indoor swimming pool

Central business district location

On-site dining options

Free secure parking

Watch out for

Rooms lack visual impact

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