The Castle Hotel Dalian, DalianThe Castle Hotel Dalian in Dalian, China has a corrected score of 3.7 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 9 of 37 hotels we score in Dalian. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.9 before correction: Booking.com 3.9, Tripadvisor 4.1, Agoda 3.7. Rooms from about $166 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Castle Hotel Dalian is a Bavarian-style building located on Lotus Mountain. It overlooks Xinghai Bay and the Yellow Sea, positioned near Xinghai Square. The property contains 292 guestrooms and suites alongside 67 private residences. Facilities include a swimming pool, a spa, a sauna, and a fitness centre. Guests can choose between rooms with views of the ocean, the mountains, or the city skyline. The hotel is suitable for travellers seeking a unique architectural setting with extensive wellness amenities. However, the check-in and check-out processes can be slow.What stands out

Bavarian style architecture

Sea and mountain views

On-site spa and pool

High service quality

Watch out for

Slow check-in and check-out

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