Shangri-La Qingdao
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Book it if you want a 5-star hotel with a pool, spa and gym for not much more than the city median, and you plan to base yourself around May Fourth Square. Skip it if your priority is the old town and the cathedral, which are far from here.
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This is the most complete hotel among our three Qingdao picks. The property lists a gym, a spa and wellness centre, a pool, a restaurant, family rooms, free parking, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Families and travellers who want facilities on site will get the most out of it.
If you came to Qingdao for the older streets around St. Michael's Cathedral, think twice. The cathedral sits 5.7 km away. Travellers on a tight budget should also look at our other two picks, both of which cost well under half the price.
Location and getting around
You will find it at 9 Xiang Gang Zhong Lu, in Shinan District. Guests give the location 9.6 out of 10 and mention three practical points: a large mall next door, a metro station close by, and a short walk to the seaside.
Walking times here are straight-line estimates. May Fourth Square is about 0.4 km away, roughly 5 minutes on foot. Qingdao TV Tower is 2.6 km, around 33 minutes, so most people will want transport. St. Michael's Cathedral is 5.7 km, about 71 minutes on foot. That is far: plan on public transport or a taxi.
What guests say
Breakfast gets the warmest words. Reviewers describe a large buffet with a wide range of Western and Asian dishes. The location is the other point guests praise, mainly for the mall, the metro and the sea nearby.
The weak spot is housekeeping consistency. Most guests find rooms spotless, but some report bad smells, dust or stained carpets. At a 5-star price point that is worth knowing. If anything is off when you check in, ask for another room straight away.
Price and how it compares with our other two picks
The reference price was €75.95 per night, about €152 for the stay. These are reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 November) for 2 adults in one room, not live quotes. Check today's price for your dates.
That is above the €65.81 median of the hotels we sampled, but not by much for a 5-star property. Our Budget pick, Qingdao Liuying Jieli Hotel - Qingdao Station Trestle Bridge Branch, cost €20.59 per night with a score of 8.6. Our Best Value pick, Qingdao Kaiyue Hotel Zhongshan Road St Michael's Cathedral and Zhanqiao Pier, cost €29.96 and scored 9.2. You pay roughly €46 more per night than the Best Value pick, and what you get for it is the pool, spa, gym and buffet, not a higher guest score.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 12 eligible properties in Qingdao. For the Luxury slot, five-star hotels come first, and this one holds 5 stars, an estimate supplied by the accommodation. It shared third place on guest score with 9.0, backed by 536 reviews, the largest review count of our three picks.
Before you book
Facilities are listed, but opening times and any fees for the pool, spa and gym are not confirmed. Check them for your dates. Breakfast is a buffet, yet whether it is included in your rate is not confirmed.
Room size, noise, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Given the cleanliness comments, recent reviews are worth a quick read.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Shangri-La Qingdao close to May Fourth Square?
Yes. It is about 0.4 km away, roughly 5 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate.
Does the hotel have a pool and spa?
The property lists a pool, a spa and wellness centre and a gym. Opening times and fees are not confirmed, so check them before you go.
Can I walk to St. Michael's Cathedral from here?
It is 5.7 km away, about 71 minutes on foot. That is far, so use public transport or a taxi.
Are there any common complaints?
Some guests report bad smells, dust or stained carpets in rooms, though most describe them as spotless. Ask to change rooms if something is wrong.
How much does it cost per night?
The reference price was €75.95 per night for 2 adults, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026. Check today's price for your own dates.