Hyatt Regency Qingdao

Hyatt Regency Qingdao is an urban resort at No. 678 Jinshui Road on Shilaoren Beach in Laoshan District, on the eastern coastline of Qingdao, the port city on Shandong's southern coast. The hotel faces the Old Stone Man sea stack, a well-known rock formation that gives the beach its name, and offers beachfront access, which distinguishes it from the city's centrally located business hotels. Laoshan District is quieter and greener than the old town in Shinan, with the Laoshan mountain range and its Taoist temples a short drive inland, and the Olympic Sailing Centre and the city centre reachable by taxi along the coastal road, with times depending on traffic. The hotel follows the Hyatt Regency brand's international upscale style, with a large lobby, sea-oriented public spaces and contemporary furnishings. Room categories include King Rooms, Sea View Rooms, Regency Club Rooms with lounge access, and suites. Listed amenities include a swimming pool, a spa, a fitness centre, a bar, a business centre, several restaurants, beach access and wifi. Dining generally features an all-day restaurant with an international and Chinese breakfast buffet, and Qingdao's fresh seafood, clams and beer are widely available in the area. The beachfront setting, pool and spa suit leisure travellers and families, and the hotel also handles business guests and events. Service is resort-like, with a concierge able to arrange transport, excursions to Laoshan and city sightseeing. Rates commonly range from about CNY 700 to CNY 1400 per night, and prices are highest in July and August, when the beach is at its busiest, and around Chinese public holidays. Visitors who want the historic German quarter and May Fourth Square as their base may prefer a central hotel, but those seeking a seaside stay with easy access to Laoshan will find the east-coast location suitable. Sea-view rooms are worth requesting in advance.