With a stay at The St. Regis Qingdao in Qingdao (Qingdao City Center), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Qingdao Third Beach and May Fourth Square. This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from MixC Shopping Mall and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Ba Da Guan. Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an indoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall. Grab a bite to eat at one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 3 restaurants and a coffee shop/café. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 233 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and Frette Italian sheets. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.
"On my recent trip to Qingdao, I had the opportunity to stay at both The St. Regis and Diaoyutai, and here's my combined review:
1. **Rooms**: While the rooms at The St. Regis aren't overly spacious, their layout is more thoughtfully designed and comfortable compared to Diaoyutai. The view from the window, in particular, is simply breathtaking – offering beautiful sea views by day and stunning city lights by night. Cleanliness was also superior at The St. Regis.
2. **Location**: The St. Regis boasts a prime beachfront location, with major attractions like the Third Bathing Beach, Badaguan Scenic Area, and the Olympic Sailing Center all within walking distance, making its location superior. Diaoyutai is about a 10-minute walk from the sea, placing it in a slightly less central area. However, it offers more dining options in the vicinity. For local specialties, there's a convenient supermarket on the basement level of Jinding Plaza, right next to the hotel.
3. **Breakfast**: The breakfast at The St. Regis was more extensive and of higher quality. The candy and ice cream were a particular hit with children, and popular items like smoked salmon and blueberries were always promptly replenished. In contrast, at Diaoyutai, some breakfast items often ran out if you arrived later.
4. **Service**: The St. Regis provided superior service. Their staff exhibited a strong proactive service mindset and their responsiveness was excellent. While Diaoyutai staff were helpful in resolving issues, their initiative wasn't as strong.
There's a price difference of several hundred [RMB, implicitly] between the two hotels. If you're not overly concerned with the price, The St. Regis offers a significantly better overall experience."