Zibo Tangzhuang Hotel (Zhongrun Avenue)

The hotel looked quite promising in the photos, but the reality was disappointing. While the furniture style appeared modern, in person it looked worn and heavily used. The carpets had large, noticeable stains, and overall the cleanliness was not up to standard. We even had to change rooms because the first one smelled strongly of cigarettes. To make matters worse, we saw multiple guests openly smoking in their rooms, despite this being advertised as a non-smoking hotel. Clearly, the rules are not enforced, and the experience suffered because of it. The spa and hot spring facilities were another major letdown. They were so overcrowded that it was nearly impossible to enjoy them. Every square inch of the pools was crammed with people, every gym machine was occupied (sometimes by more than one person at a time), and every sofa or cushion in the common areas was taken. I live in China and am used to crowded places, but I have never seen such extreme overcrowding in such tight spaces. It felt unsafe, and I genuinely worry that if there were ever a fire or emergency, it could result in a mass-casualty event. In summary, the combination of poor cleanliness, lack of enforcement of non-smoking rules, and dangerously overcrowded facilities makes it very difficult to recommend this hotel — especially if you are planning to use the spa. If your goal is to enjoy the spa or wellness facilities, I cannot recommend this hotel. The crowding makes it impossible to relax or enjoy yourself.

The staff was very friendly and helpful with answering questions and assisting us without even asking. The amenities are top notch. The place was clean but a little attention to details would make it better (like the stained carpet in the bedroom. We ended up with an ugly but clean view. Even saw people walking by and was about to change so glad that there was curtain in the bathroom area but I love the open and airiness of the room. The hallways were dark as well as the hallway along the first floor corridor. I think it’s for the atmosphere. The amenities were amazing. The food for breakfast was not memorable but suitable and cooked well. The pool area was so crowded with children so I passed but everyone look like they were enjoying it. Overall, I would definitely stay again.