Sheraton Qingdao Jiaozhou Hotel, QingdaoSheraton Qingdao Jiaozhou Hotel in Qingdao, China has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.3 (thin evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 33 of 84 hotels we score in Qingdao. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.7 before correction: Booking.com 3.2, Tripadvisor 4.7, Agoda 3.2. Rooms from about $72 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located in Jiaozhou directly opposite City Hall, the Sheraton Qingdao Jiaozhou Hotel provides 265 contemporary rooms and suites. This hotel serves business travellers and families looking for varied facilities, including an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a fitness centre. Guests can dine at two on-site restaurants specialising in local cuisine or visit the spa and sauna. The property features nine function rooms and a business centre for professional use. While the rooms are spacious and well-maintained, the hotel is situated in a county-level city rather than the main Qingdao urban centre. On-site amenities also include a gym, massage services, and a bar.What stands out

Spacious modern rooms

Indoor and outdoor pools

Two local restaurants

Professional staff

Watch out for

Located in Jiaozhou

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.