I Finally Found This Super Cool Hotel in Jinan

Sheraton Jinan - 🕰Operating Hours: Afternoon tea is served from 14:00 - 17:00, perfect timing to gather with friends and enjoy leisure time. - 📍Address: Located at 8 Long'ao North Road, Jinan, adjacent to Shandong Expressway Group, with a prime location and convenient transportation. - 🚙How to Get There: Driving is recommended. Simply set your navigation to "Sheraton Hotel". Parking is available right at the hotel entrance, making it very convenient. - 💰Average Cost: Afternoon tea for two is only CNY 168, offering excellent value for money and allowing you to fully enjoy the delicious treats. - 🎈Restaurant Environment: The afternoon tea is served in a dedicated area at the northeast corner of the hotel's first-floor lobby. Window seats offer excellent views but require advance booking or early arrival. There are about a dozen table settings, including sofa seating for six and square tables for four. The overall atmosphere is quiet and relaxing, perfect for unwinding. The floor lamps have a vintage charm, casting soft, warm light through their openwork shades. Plants add a fresh touch. The spacious hotel lobby features many Christmas trees that, though not tall, are beautifully decorated, creating a festive holiday atmosphere. - 🍰About the Desserts: The most praiseworthy aspect of Sheraton's afternoon tea is how it changes with seasons and holidays. This Christmas afternoon tea set is full of festive elements, bringing cheerful and bright vibes as soon as it's served. The dessert stand features an antique-style copper rack with intricately carved vines, showcasing a medieval British vintage style. The small Santa sitting on the cake is particularly eye-catching, with his smiling face making you forget all worries and see only the beauty in life. The dessert selection is rich, including log cake slices, walnut tarts, fruit mousse, Swiss rolls, Christmas snowman-shaped jam cakes, fruit platters, and caramel pudding. The log cake and walnut tart are highly recommended. The log cake looks incredibly realistic with visible annual rings on the cross-section, soft texture, rich milk flavor, and fresh taste that makes you want to eat it in one bite. The walnut tart has the perfect consistency, generous walnut pieces, moderate sweetness, and is topped with blueberries and raspberries, making it both visually appealing and delicious. Each afternoon tea set comes with coffee, which can be selected according to personal preference. - 💗Additional Tips: The hotel has an underground parking lot with fees, but you can ask for a free parking voucher at the front desk after dining. The underground garage has elevator access to the first-floor lobby. While reservations aren't required for afternoon tea, booking in advance is recommended to ensure seating. Comfortable Suite and Thoughtful Service Returning to Sheraton Jinan, luck struck again with another suite upgrade. This suite was full of pleasant surprises. - 🏘️Room Type/Layout: The suite comes with a kitchen and washing machine, resembling a long-stay apartment style. Located in a corner position, the room offers beautiful mountain views with an open and pleasant vista. - 🧹Soundproofing/Cleanliness: The room has excellent soundproofing, blocking out external noise to create a quiet resting environment. The cleanliness is well maintained, making for a comfortable stay. - 🛌Amenities/Facilities: The hotel offers complete amenities and facilities to meet various living needs, suitable for both short and long-term stays. - 💗Additional Tips: - Location: About 30 minutes by taxi from Jinan West, with shopping centers nearby, convenient for shopping and entertainment. - Service: The hotel provides turndown service, showing thoughtful attention to detail. Although there was no fruit platter this time, the lounge offers watermelon and other fruits. - Dining: Breakfast is very rich with offerings like braised pork, century eggs, fresh fruit and vegetable juices, and many other options to ensure a satisfying meal. The happy hour snacks at the lounge are served quickly, and the cakes are delicious. Whether you're enjoying an exquisite afternoon tea or experiencing a comfortable stay, Sheraton Jinan won't disappoint. Looking forward to the next visit!