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Guest User
Garden-view Double Room
Stayed in Feb 2025
Business traveler
1 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Mar 7, 2025
This is the best hotel in Qingdao! Located in old beautiful city, wonderful window view! Beautiful streets, historical buildings and the sea - all these places are within walking distance!
Manager in this hotel speaks perfect English, if you are foreigner - don't worry about misunderstanding. This girl explained me my questions and helped a lot!
Response from Property: [Governor's Residence of German-style Castle] We are very glad to have your encouragement, and it's our pleasure to serve you. we hope our service can match the hospitality of Qingdao city. Yibao(the castle) Hotel is located in the former German Governor's Residence scenic area, the center of Qingdao's core cultural scenic area, surrounded by many scenic spots, beautiful environment and quiet. Thank you very much for choosing our hotel, wish you a happy life, welcome to Qingdao again, look forward to your stay at the hotel.
Napawan Panchongharn
Garden-view Double Room
Stayed in Jan 2025
Solo traveler
9 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Feb 23, 2025
I’d like to recommend this hotel because of the front desk is so nice. They are very helpful, friendly and welcoming. The room is quiet. Sleep deep without worrying.
Response from Property: 【German Castle Governor's Residence】Welcome to China, we are very happy to serve you, this is what we should do. We hope that our service can make you feel at home when you are on a business trip in a foreign country. The Yibao Hotel is located in the German Governor's Residence scenic area, the center of Qingdao's core cultural scenic area, surrounded by dense attractions, beautiful environment, and quiet in the bustling city. Thank you very much for choosing the Yibao Hotel. I wish you a happy life. Welcome to Qingdao again. I look forward to your stay at the Yibao Hotel again~
Yumjirdulam Gantogtokh
Superior Room (Double Bed, Mini Fridge, Smart Toilet, Water Bar)
Stayed in May 2025
Family
1 review
2.0/10
Posted on Jun 18, 2025
It was very dirty and dark.
Response from Property: 【German Castle Governor's Residence】Dear guest, I'm sorry for bringing you a bad experience. Yibao Hotel has always been committed to providing guests with a better stay experience. The hotel is located in the German Governor's Residence scenic area, the center of Qingdao's core cultural scenic area, surrounded by dense attractions, beautiful environment, and quiet in the bustling city. Thank you very much for choosing Yibao Hotel. I wish you a happy life. Welcome to Qingdao again. I look forward to your stay at Yibao Hotel again~
Anonymous User
Garden-view Double Room
Stayed in Mar 2024
Family
11 review
9.5/10
Amazing
Posted on Apr 6, 2024
Good location to museum and park with great view over Qingdao.
Response from Property: Dear guest, thanks a lot for your comment. It’s our pleasure to make service for you. We are so glad that you like our hotel and share it online. We will keep improving our service level. And it will be our honor to make service for you again next time. 🌹
Steven Worthem
Balcony Garden-view Deluxe Double Room
Stayed in Aug 2023
Couple
5 review
6.5/10
Posted on Oct 7, 2023
Very interesting hotel. Hotel is kind of out the way of things. Nothing around it when the sun goes down. Fun walk in the morning to many charming cafes. An interesting experience.
Response from Property: The hotel is located in the courtyard of the former German Governor's official residence in the old town of Shinan District, at the foot of Signal Mountain, the hotel park is a rare German classical courtyard in China, with a long history and rich literary atmosphere. The hotel is strategically located and convenient, walking distance to Longjiang Road, Lao She's former residence, Christian Church, Catholic Church, Tianhou Temple, Badaguan, the third beach, Xiaoyu Mountain, Lu Xun Park and many other scenic spots only take a few minutes.
Mickael Christian
Garden-view Double Room
Stayed in Jul 2022
Family
9 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Aug 13, 2022
Excellent hotel!! Staff is very very friendly, location is perfect to visit most of famous site in Qingdao center, and the “location” in “mountain” gives a very good feeling while staying in city center.
Only one minus is the noise at night. We could hear many noise coming from other bedroom or just the fridge in the room.
Response from Property: 酒店位於信號山腳下,原德國總督官邸院內,大學路網紅牆信步可至,周邊棧橋,海底世界,中山公園多個景點,是您休閑度假的不二選擇。歡迎您再次光臨怡堡酒店
The hotel we stayed in this time was a lifesaver! The location is excellent, it's like living in a scenic spot. The room was spotlessly clean, and the smart toilet and other details were very thoughtful. Any photo you took was a great one. After checking out, you can store your luggage for free. The service is so humane, I highly recommend it!
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Response from Property: [German Castle Governor's Residence] I am very happy to receive your encouragement and I am very happy to serve you. I hope that our service can match the warm and hospitable city of Qingdao. The Yibao Hotel is located in the German Governor's Residence scenic area, the center of Qingdao's core cultural scenic area, with dense surrounding attractions, beautiful environment, and quiet in the bustling city. Thank you very much for choosing the Yibao Hotel. I wish you a happy life. Welcome to Qingdao again. I look forward to your stay at the Yibao Hotel again~
Guest User
Superior Room (Double Bed, Mini Fridge, Smart Toilet, Water Bar)
Stayed in Apr 2025
Business traveler
1 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on May 22, 2025
The location of the hotel is a blessing for travel lovers, and it is very close to various attractions. After getting up in the morning, I walked along the path and soon reached the beach. When I came back at night, I could blow the wind on the terrace of the hotel and see the night view of Qingdao.
Moreover, the hotel staff are very professional and enthusiastic, and they are responsive. I asked a lot of questions about the tour, and they answered them patiently and helped me plan the route. This time I stayed at Qingdao Yibao Hotel, and the experience was full, and I will choose here without hesitation in the future!
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Response from Property: [German Castle Governor's Residence] I am very happy to receive your encouragement and I am very happy to serve you. I hope that our service can match the warm and hospitable city of Qingdao. The Yibao Hotel is located in the German Governor's Residence scenic area, the center of Qingdao's core cultural scenic area, with dense surrounding attractions, beautiful environment, and quiet in the bustling city. Thank you very much for choosing the Yibao Hotel. I wish you a happy life. Welcome to Qingdao again. I look forward to your stay at the Yibao Hotel again~
Guest User
Superior Room (Double Bed, Mini Fridge, Smart Toilet, Water Bar)
Stayed in Apr 2025
Solo traveler
1 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on May 22, 2025
I stayed at Qingdao Yibao Hotel yesterday, and the experience was perfect! The architectural style of the hotel is very unique, combining historical and modern elements. It seems that you can feel the cultural heritage of this city. The room is spacious and bright, with complete and high-end facilities. The bedding is super comfortable, allowing me to sleep soundly every night. Especially their terrace, with a great view, you can see the beautiful scenery of Qingdao. It's super nice to take pictures and check in here. Highly recommended to everyone!
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Response from Property: 【Facing the sea, spring is in full bloom】Hello, dear guest, thank you for your good comments. I am very happy to serve you. Yibao Hotel is a hotel with the historical and cultural characteristics of Qingdao. Yibao Hotel is located in the German Governor's Residence Scenic Area, the center of Qingdao's core cultural scenic area, with dense surrounding attractions, beautiful environment, and quiet in the bustling city. Thank you very much for choosing Yibao Hotel. I wish you a happy life. Welcome to Qingdao again. I look forward to your stay at Yibao Hotel again~
It was a great decision to choose Qingdao Yibao Hotel when I traveled to Qingdao this time! The hotel is in a great location, right in the old town, and many surrounding attractions are within walking distance. As soon as I entered the room, I was attracted by the exquisite decoration and warm atmosphere. The staff's service attitude was particularly good, enthusiastic and considerate, and they patiently recommended me many local delicacies and attractions.
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Response from Property: 【German Castle Governor's Residence】Dear guest, thank you for your five-star praise. It is a pleasure to serve you. I hope our service can match the hospitable city of Qingdao. The Yibao Hotel is located in the German Governor's Residence scenic area, the center of Qingdao's core cultural scenic area, with dense surrounding attractions, beautiful environment, and quiet in the bustling city. Thank you very much for choosing the Yibao Hotel. I wish you a happy life. Welcome to Qingdao again. I look forward to your stay at the Yibao Hotel again~
Guest User
Superior Room (Double Bed, Mini Fridge, Smart Toilet, Water Bar)
Stayed in Apr 2025
Solo traveler
1 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on May 18, 2025
This is a satisfying hotel experience. The front desk staff is very enthusiastic. Both the young man and the young lady patiently introduced me to the surrounding tourist guide, which gave me a clearer plan for the surrounding attractions. Although the hotel building is a certain age and there is no elevator installed, the young man at the front desk will take the initiative to help carry the luggage, which is a very considerate service. In addition, the scenic spots around the hotel are very convenient to reach, and travel is very convenient. Thumbs up for this stay!
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Response from Property: 【German Castle Governor's Residence】Dear guest, thank you for your five-star praise. It is a pleasure to serve you. I hope our service can match the hospitable city of Qingdao. The Yibao Hotel is located in the German Governor's Residence scenic area, the center of Qingdao's core cultural scenic area, with dense surrounding attractions, beautiful environment, and quiet in the bustling city. Thank you very much for choosing the Yibao Hotel. I wish you a happy life. Welcome to Qingdao again. I look forward to your stay at the Yibao Hotel again~
Guest User
Superior Room (2 Beds)
Stayed in Apr 2025
Family
1 review
9.5/10
Amazing
Posted on May 18, 2025
The ladies at the front desk were very nice. The rooms were renovated from old buildings and were very tasteful. There are many scenic spots not far from the hotel, but it is very quiet. It is rare to find peace in a busy city. There are photo-taking spots on University Road, breakfast shops in the market, and of course Signal Hill (which we did not go to). It is very convenient to travel around by subway. I feel that the level of Internet celebrity is just right, suitable for families like us who like slow travel. Recommended~
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Response from Property: 【Facing the sea, spring flowers blooming】Thank you for your good comments. It is a pleasure to serve you. Yibao Hotel is a hotel with Qingdao's historical and cultural characteristics. Yibao Hotel is located in the German Governor's Residence Scenic Area, the center of Qingdao's core cultural scenic area, with dense surrounding attractions, beautiful environment, and quiet in the bustling city. Thank you very much for choosing Yibao Hotel. I wish you a happy life. Welcome to Qingdao again. I look forward to your stay at Yibao Hotel again~
Guest User
Superior Room (Double Bed, Mini Fridge, Smart Toilet, Water Bar)
Stayed in Apr 2025
Solo traveler
3 review
9.2/10
Great
Posted on May 12, 2025
It was quite good. The lady at the front desk helped me carry my luggage upstairs. It was because there was no elevator in the scenic area.
It was very close to Qingdao Station, Signal Hill, Pier, and Qingdao Beer Museum.
The faucet of the hotel shower was not very good. It was like a faucet when it was turned on.
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Response from Property: [German Castle Governor's Residence] I am very happy to receive your encouragement and I am very happy to serve you. I hope that our service can match the warm and hospitable city of Qingdao. The Yibao Hotel is located in the German Governor's Residence scenic area, the center of Qingdao's core cultural scenic area, with dense surrounding attractions, beautiful environment, and quiet in the bustling city. Thank you very much for choosing the Yibao Hotel. I wish you a happy life. Welcome to Qingdao again. I look forward to your stay at the Yibao Hotel again~
A hotel worth staying in again. The park environment is very good, with birds singing and flowers blooming. There are many scenic spots around, and it is very pleasant to walk around. It is very close to the beach and the subway station is only ten minutes away. The staff is very enthusiastic and took the initiative to help with luggage.
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Response from Property: [German Castle Governor's Residence] I am very happy to receive your encouragement and I am very happy to serve you. I hope that our service can match the warm and hospitable city of Qingdao. The Yibao Hotel is located in the German Governor's Residence scenic area, the center of Qingdao's core cultural scenic area, with dense surrounding attractions, beautiful environment, and quiet in the bustling city. Thank you very much for choosing the Yibao Hotel. I wish you a happy life. Welcome to Qingdao again. I look forward to your stay at the Yibao Hotel again~
Momingqimiaodeluguo
Balcony Garden-view Deluxe Double Room
Stayed in Apr 2025
Business traveler
18 review
6.0/10
Posted on May 10, 2025
The hotel feels like a B&B. Apart from its good location, it is only a short walk to Signal Hill and not far from the surrounding University Road. The rest is really average. Breakfast is just a bowl of vegetarian noodles and an egg. To be honest, it is the first time I have encountered this... There are many areas that need to be improved~
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Response from Property: [Facing the sea and spring flowers blooming] Dear guests, I am sorry that your breakfast experience was not good. In fact, we originally planned to have fresh meat glutinous rice dumplings and pure meat steamed dumplings as the main breakfast for that day. The front desk saw that some guests staying that day could not eat pork due to ethnic beliefs, so they specially adjusted the menu. The noodles we chose are "bamboo noodles" with a better taste. They may not suit your taste, but we hope you can feel our attention and attitude towards serving you. We will definitely work hard to improve and provide more guests with a better stay experience. Thank you again for choosing Yibao Hotel. I wish you a happy life. Welcome to Qingdao again. I look forward to having the opportunity to serve you again.