Qingdao

— Jetsetter

Sharing the same historic gardens as the German Governer's Residence, this affordable boutique hotel belies its mock-Bavarian exterior with flamboyantly designed guest rooms. — Fodor's

Rooms are spotless with nostalgic details and creaky hardwood floors (if only there was more than one common shower room on busy mornings). There's a modern library and entertainment lounge. — Lonely Planet

For those who don't require a beach location, this four-star hotel, about a 10-minute walk from the Protestant church, is probably the best deal around. — Frommer's

This five-star hotel is a franchise of the Best Western group. — Frommer's

Looming over the city's most popular beach, this long-established hotel makes up for average rooms with the city's best ocean views, easy beach access for kids and friendly service. — Fodor's

The busiest international hotel in town, with the best location and services to match, including an excellent Brazilian BBQ and pastry counter. — DK Eyewitness

Numerous five-star offerings have brought intense competition to the top bracket, but this hotel on the water distinguishes itself with beyond professional service. — Lonely Planet

On a quiet stretch of sand, this clean and comfortable hotel is made up of five two-story buildings linked by tree-lined paths. — Fodor's

A neat hostel that has tatami mat and bunk-bed dorms as well as midrange en suite twin and double rooms. Staff speak excellent English and even organise dumpling parties. — Lonely Planet

The standard rooms feature floorboards and basic pine furniture. If you shell out more, you get larger rooms with better furnishing. The location is quite handy. — Lonely Planet

Adjacent to the Olympic Sailing Center and a short walk from the Marina City shopping complex, this ultramodern hotel boasts contemporary rooms with dark wood paneling. — Fodor's

Set in a conserved lǐyuàn, apartment complexes once common in old Qīngdǎo, this ‘folk-custom theme’ hotel has TVs and modern bathrooms. — Lonely Planet

This is one of the best locales in the city…for views, which are hard to appreciate after a sweaty slog up the hill... The comfort level varies but the rooftop cafe in the parkside setting is good. — Lonely Planet

With No 1 Bathing Beach just across the street, these rooms are the most affordable seaside option in Qīngdǎo. — Lonely Planet

Situated near some of the town’s older colonial quarters, and inside what was once a church, this is a lovely place to stay, and the staff can organize all watersports plus kite-flying activities. — Rough Guide

Silk lanterns illuminating the hallways, ceramic bowls serving as sinks, wood-floor showers and antique furnishings. — Lonely Planet