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Perfect stay
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4.9 |
Guest name: Colonnia, Cologne
Guest type: Young single
stayed in Jul 2008
Excellent hotel. Here comes my short review:
Pro's:
- Hard to beat service from entire staff. Excellent training provided
- Excellent breakfast (choose from Chinese, Western, Korean or Japanese)
- Nice rooms
- Short walk to the beach
Con's:
- None really. Except if you don't like to be pampered. Language skills from staff could be improved a little.
I would stay there anytime again. Strong recommendation!!!
My ratings for this hotel are:
5.0 Check in / front desk
5.0 Business service
5.0 Value
5.0 Service
4.0 Location
5.0 Cleanliness
Absolutly the most wonderful hotel
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5.0 |
Guest name: roger2000, uk
Guest type: Young single
stayed in Jun 2008
I have just stayed at the Valley Wing at this hotel it is absolutely lovely. Huge rooms550 sq ft, fabulous bathroom, the price was under $200 Breakfast is included in the price as is high speed internet by cable and there is also WiFi. A large flat screen TV and DVD player in the room even a smaller one in the mirror in the bathroom, in fact you can open the side of the bathroom (yes I know this sounds weird but it is true) and watch TV from the bath. Fabulous buffet breakfast they even got me breakfast when I turned up at 10.30am Attentive staff free drinks all day in the 20th floor lounge what more could they do. Also it very peaceful away from but attached to the main hotel which can be very busy.Yes the hotel car is a little expensive taxis are cheaper but when my flight was very late arriving, after midnight it was good to see someone waiting to collect me.I would also say that if you are spending time in Asia join the Shanri La club the benefits are great. Again what a fabulous place the Valley Wing is, if only all hotels were this good.
My ratings for this hotel are:
5.0 Check in / front desk
5.0 Business service
5.0 Value
5.0 Service
5.0 Rooms
5.0 Location
5.0 Cleanliness
Disappointing
Guest name: jbn08, Madison, Wisconsin
I delayed writing a review of the hotel in hopes of dulling my disappointment with our stay in the new expensive Valley View Wing. The rooms are wonderfully appointed but avoid Room 965. Next door, Room 966, stores hotel bedding, room supplies, etc. and the staff congregate, some in the room others in the hallway outside the usually ajar door. When we were in our room and the noise annoyed us, I spoke directly with the ever rotating staff. Upon check out I spoke with an assistant manager.
The creative interior design of Cafe Yum, does nothing to alleviate the chaotic breakfast buffet experience; the food just average. The staff works hard to keep up but confusion reigns. Upon check out we were charged for extra breakfast guests we never hosted. In contrast, the executive level breakfast buffet, the evening snack service and the wonderful staff met our expectations in all respects.
The ongoing construction in and next to the hotel was also troublesome. In retrospect our stay was indeed, a negative experience.
We found Qingdao to be an absolutely charming city. The city and residents are well prepared for the deluge of visitors arriving this summer. The Shangri-la has a ways to go.
Great hotel in Qingdao
Guest name: AnAmericaninBeijing, Beijing
Stayed in the new Valley View Wing over the Tomb Sweeping holiday weekend. The wing was recently opened around March 15 which presented the good and the bad.
The good: Room was very new, very clean and VERY well appointed. Bed was extremely comfortable which can be a challenge in any of the 4.5+star hotels in China. Flat panel TV, wireless internet, marble and tile all over the place. Very luxurious. 20th floor hospitality was very comfortable and had beer, wine, snacks, really anything you wanted all day long.
The bad: Pool and exercise facility were not open, and there was constant construction noise all day long. Not a big deal since I wasnt in my room most of the day.
The hotel has a new restaurant Cafe Yum Yum. I was a little leary of it because of the name, but this place had by far one of the better buffets I've ever experienced. Tsingtao was served a long with the buffet - which would have been nice to know the first night since I got a bottle of Penfolds. Had I known, I'd have just stuck with the Tsingtao.
Q Bar was good, but a little cheesy as all night clubs in China can have a tendency to be. Bar lounge was nice and comfortable.
One drawback was the airport transportation cars. On the way in, I had a 4 year old (at least) Audi A6 which did not smell clean at all, and on the return had the Chinese equivalent of the Nissan Maxima - a 10 year old Nissan Maxima. Not exactly worth the upcharge for the drive.
Overall a good stay and I'd recommend it to anyone.
Room is old and dated but expect the typical Shangri-La service.
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3.2 |
Guest name: bzbubble, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Guest type: Older travelers
stayed in Feb 2008
My ratings for this hotel are:
3.0 Check in / front desk
3.0 Value
3.0 Service
3.0 Rooms
3.0 Location
4.0 Cleanliness