Shangri La Qingdao, QingdaoShangri La Qingdao in Qingdao, China has a corrected score of 4.0 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 10 of 84 hotels we score in Qingdao. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.2 before correction: Booking.com 4.1, Tripadvisor 4.8, Agoda 3.8. Rooms from about $108 a night (cached, not a live quote).Shangri-La Qingdao is a five-star hotel situated in the city's business and financial district. The property contains 680 rooms with views of either the ocean or the urban skyline. Guests can access a full-service spa, a sauna, a swimming pool, and a fitness centre. There are four on-site restaurants and direct access to a nearby shopping centre. The hotel serves business travellers and families, with proximity to May Fourth Square and the Olympic Sailing Museum. While the location is central to government offices and seafront sites, the free Wi-Fi signal strength can be inconsistent.What stands out

Four on-site dining options

Direct shopping centre access

Full-service spa and sauna

Ocean and city views

Watch out for

Inconsistent free Wi-Fi

Limited buffet lunch variety

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.