The five-star Shangri-La Dalian (Xianggelila) is conveniently located in downtown Dalian, close to major shopping centers and department stores and a short drive from the popular South Beach area.The hotel's 550 rooms all feature IDD telephones, voice mail, satellite TVs, mini-bars, in-room coffee and tea, electronic safes and internet access, as well as 24-hour room service.This Dalian hotel offers comprehensive business and conference facilities and houses a 2,000-seat ballroom and 16 function rooms, all of which are equipped with state of the art audio-visual, lighting and simultaneous translation equipment. The 24-hour business center also provides full secretarial, translation, administrative and courier services.3 on-site restaurants serve Cantonese, Japanese and international cuisines, while guests may also make use of the hotel's bar and lobby lounge.Recreational facilities include an indoor swimming pool, health club, gymnasium, aerobics room, sauna, steam bath, jacuzzi, massage room, indoor/ outdoor tennis courts and a beauty salon.The SWING BAR, A modern day speakeasy that combines the excitement of a sports bar, immersive golf simulators and artisan cocktails to create a one of a kind sport bar concept.The SWING’s sophisticated and welcoming design makes it the perfect place to relax with a cocktail at the bar, watch your favorite team on the sports viewing screens or challenge your friends to a round of golf. Location: Shangri-La Dalian Basement 1 Operation Time:Monday to Thursday 11:00-24:00 From Friday to Sunday 10:00-1:00
"📍 Location, location, location
This hotel is in a prime spot, about 3 miles from some of Dalian’s top attractions like Xinghai Square, Venice Water City, and Dalian Castle 🏰. Super convenient whether you’re sightseeing or just exploring the city.
😴 Best sleep I’ve had in ages
Honestly, I don’t remember the last time I slept so well. I got almost 10 hours of uninterrupted sleep, the room was quiet, perfectly cool, and the blackout curtains made the room completely dark, which I loved.
Also, they offer an a la carte menu and even late-night service, which is super handy if you’re up late or get in hungry.
🧖♂️ Highly recommend the sauna + massage combo
One of the highlights of my stay: hit the sauna for about 20 minutes, then followed it up with a relaxing massage right there in the hotel. Total game changer 💯 I left feeling completely recharged.
🏊♂️ as for the pool, I tried to go around three times… but it seems that the hotel rent it to swimming classes for kids?? So it was always full of kids which it’s fine but consider it if as myself this amenity was crucial for me to book the hotel
🍳 Breakfast could be better
This is where things fell a bit short. The breakfast area is… kind of random? It’s in a hallway on the second floor, and the setup felt temporary. Not much variety, and there are no small tables, just big shared ones for about 10 people. A little awkward if you’re alone or just want a quiet breakfast. (I’ll include a pic)
📦 Heads-up on delivery
If you order food delivery, you’ll need to go downstairs to pick it up yourself — they don’t bring it up to your room.
✅ Final thoughts
Aside from those couple of things and the pool, my experience was honestly fantastic. Great location, super restful sleep. Would stay here again if I’m back in Dalian! 👍"