Wyndham Grand Qingdao, QingdaoWyndham Grand Qingdao in Qingdao, China has a corrected score of 3.1 ± 0.7 (thin evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 65 of 84 hotels we score in Qingdao. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.1 before correction: Booking.com 1.5, Tripadvisor 4.8. Rooms from about $87 a night (cached, not a live quote).Wyndham Grand Qingdao is a five-star low-rise resort situated in the Huangdao District near Silver Beach. The property sits close to Tangdao Bay and offers direct access to a private beach. It contains 518 air-conditioned rooms and suites, many of which feature floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the Yellow Sea. Facilities include an indoor pool, two outdoor pools, a fitness centre, and a hot tub. The hotel is suitable for families and business travellers requiring meeting rooms. While the rooms are large and modern, the location is somewhat removed from the main city centre and local dining options are limited.What stands out

Private beach access

Large rooms with sea views

Multiple swimming pools

On-site fitness centre

Watch out for

Remote from city centre

Limited nearby dining

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