Qingdao's Hidden Gem Budget Hotel, You'll Love It at First Stay!

Beijing Couple's Hotel Diary 50｜Qingdao Diaoyutai Hotel
Overall Rating: 8.6/10. Designed by Canadian architect Alessandro Munge, Qingdao Diaoyutai Hotel showcases the charm of Eastern aesthetics with its Chinese-style mansion and high-altitude luxury living. As Diaoyutai hotels gradually phase out their branding, this Chinese luxury hotel is worth a visit and perfect for couples.

🏠 Room Type: Diaoyutai City View King Room
Size: 60㎡
Room Number: 3802
Brand: Diaoyutai MGM

Between MGM and Diaoyutai, we chose Diaoyutai, though they belong to the same company and share the pool and gym.

Pros:
✔️ The public areas exude Chinese elegance, with the entrance and sky lobby embodying the grandeur and vibrancy of Eastern aesthetics (great for photos).
✔️ Convenient location with easy access to transportation.
✔️ Guest rooms feature a modern Chinese style, with high-quality hardware and clever corner room layouts offering views from the bedroom, bathroom, and shower area.
✔️ Our full sea-view room provided panoramic ocean views; the minibar's first round was complimentary, including local specialties like Laoshan mineral water, Laoshan cola, and Laoshan Baihua Snakegrass Water.
✔️ Features a full-length mirror as desired.
✔️ Decent hotel service, and the gym faces the sea.

Overall, it's worth staying here when visiting Qingdao.

🏘️ Room Types/Layout:
- City View King Room (60㎡) and Full Sea-View Room, the latter offering unobstructed ocean views.
- Corner rooms have smart layouts with views from the bedroom, bathroom, and shower area, designed in a modern Chinese style.

🛌 Amenities/Facilities:
- High-quality room hardware, including a full-length mirror.
- Complimentary first-round minibar with local drinks like Laoshan mineral water, cola, and Baihua Snakegrass Water.
- Shared pool and gym with MGM, with the gym overlooking the sea.
- Breakfast service available.

💗 Additional Tips:
- The hotel's Eastern aesthetic design makes public areas photogenic, ideal for couples or families.
- High occupancy during summer break; higher floors may require wait time—plan accordingly.
- Pool water is cool; supervise children when swimming. Shared with MGM, so others may appear in photos.

Summary: Qingdao Diaoyutai Hotel stands out for its Eastern aesthetics, elegant design, and solid amenities. Both city-view and sea-view rooms have their perks, and the convenient location makes it great for couples or families. While there’s room for improvement in service details, hardware maintenance, and pool usage, it’s overall a worthwhile stay, especially for those seeking Chinese luxury.