The Westin Yantai, YantaiThe Westin Yantai in Yantai, China has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 10 of 37 hotels we score in Yantai. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.9 before correction: Booking.com 4.2, Tripadvisor 3.6. Rooms from about $105 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Westin Yantai is a five-star hotel situated in the Yantai Economic Development Zone. It sits directly across from the sea and provides direct access to Golden Beach. The property contains 267 guestrooms and suites designed with raw wood and natural imagery. Guests can use the heated outdoor swimming pool, the fitness centre, or the sauna and spa facilities. On-site dining is available alongside a business centre and concierge services. This hotel suits travellers looking for coastal access and modern interiors. Because it is located in the economic development zone, it sits a significant distance from the local railway station.What stands out

Direct beach access

Heated outdoor pool

Modern wood-themed interiors

On-site spa and sauna

Watch out for

Far from the railway station

Better-scored in Yantai

Fairfield by Marriott Yantai, Yantai: 4.2 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), from $76 a night. Fairfield by Marriott Yantai is a contemporary hotel situated on Haibin Road within the Huang-Bohai New Area.

Hilton Yantai, Yantai: 4.1 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $111 a night. Located within the Shimao Skyscraper, this high-rise hotel occupies floors 28 to 41 in downtown Yantai.

Brigh Radiance Hotel Penglai, Yantai: 4.1 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $129 a night. Bright Radiance Hotel Penglai is a four-star boutique hotel located in Penglai.