Somerset Grand Central Dalian, DalianSomerset Grand Central Dalian in Dalian, China has a corrected score of 3.5 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 10 of 37 hotels we score in Dalian. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.7 before correction: Booking.com 3.8, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.3. Rooms from about $112 a night (cached, not a live quote).Somerset Grand Central Dalian is a serviced aparthotel situated on Jinma Road within the central business district of the Dalian Development Area. The property offers self-catering apartments featuring kitchens and air conditioning. Facilities include an indoor swimming pool, a children's pool, a sauna, a steam room, and a 24-hour gym. Guests can access an a la carte restaurant, a coffee shop, and a rooftop terrace. The hotel provides a free area shuttle service and is located close to various shopping and dining outlets. It suits travellers needing longer stays or families, though some guests have reported issues with room odours.What stands out

Spacious self-catering apartments

Indoor and children's pools

Free area shuttle service

On-site fitness centre

Watch out for

Occasional room odours

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