Romance above the clouds | Experience staying in a Skyline Seaview Room at the St. Regis Qingdao

📍Geographic location: overlooking Qingdao's "Skyline C Position" The St. Regis Qingdao is located at No. 48, Hong Kong West Road, Shibei District. It is situated on the 58th to 78th floors of the 369-meter-high Haitian Center T2 Tower. It is the tallest building in Qingdao and even in Shandong. 🚇Transportation: Take Qingdao Metro Line 2 to Yanerdao Road Station Exit C and walk 800 meters to the hotel. This place can be called a "mansion in the clouds", overlooking the May Fourth Square and Olympic Sailing Center to the east, Badaguan to the west, and the unparalleled sea view of Fushan Bay to the south. You can walk downstairs to the third bathing beach, and it is only a stone's throw away from shopping districts such as MixC and Hisense Plaza. 🛏️Room experience: Sea view bathtub + cloud sleep ✅We stayed in the "Skyline Sea View King Room", which was located on a high floor (70+ floors). The moment we opened the door, we were directly shocked by the azure sea and sky outside the floor-to-ceiling window! The sailboats in the distance and the city skyline complement each other, as if you were living in a dynamic oil painting! ✅Comfortable details: The room area is about 48㎡, extremely spacious The living room and bedroom are decorated with standard Frette bedding, bathrobes and pajamas. The decoration style of the guest rooms abandons the heavy and steady style of the previous St. Regis style and is bright and elegant. And simplicity yet still maintains a sense of refinement. We were lucky enough to encounter advection fog in Qingdao the next day. This was when the high-altitude advantage of St. Regis came into play. We basically stayed in the hotel for the entire morning to observe this unique climate phenomenon. The clouds and fog slowly spread from the sea to the inland, and the altitude kept rising until it covered the entire Qingdao, leaving only a section of high-rise buildings along the coast, which eventually submerged us as well. ✅Bathroom highlight: The round Laufen bathtub is close to the floor-to-ceiling window. Watching the sunset sink into the sea level while taking a bath is simply a "movie-level scene in life"! The bathroom is also equipped with a Dyson hair dryer, a heated towel rack and a mirror TV. Even the toiletries are custom-made! ✅Thoughtful anniversary decoration: We communicated the anniversary in advance via email. When we entered the room, we found rose petals all over the bed, handwritten cards, welcome fruits and small cakes on the table, and sparkling wine in the mini bar. The sense of ceremony was full! 🌟Service highlights: St. Regis butler, detail-oriented ecstasy ✅The lady at the front desk was super helpful: When I arrived at the store, I casually mentioned "I want a high-rise room", and the lady quickly coordinated and checked me in within 5 minutes, and also kindly reminded me of the best time for high-altitude viewing. ✅24-hour butler service: Press "0" second to answer the call, and respond to your needs very quickly! When I wanted to make tea in the evening, the butler directly brought a complete set of tea sets; when I checked out, he also helped me pack my luggage and folded my clothes neatly. 🍽️Dining experience: Seafood buffet until you have to lean on the wall to eat ✅For dinner, we had a seafood buffet at the "Social Restaurant" on the 59th floor. There was a limited supply of small blue dragon per person, and the meat was firm and sweet! There are also freshly opened oysters, abalone, and salmon sashimi, and the Qingdao specialty Spanish mackerel dumplings are also amazing! ✅Breakfast easter egg: There are freshly made sliced ​​noodles and ice cream! Eating noodles facing the sea view makes me feel extremely happy. ✅Must-visit bar: Order the signature "Clam Mary" (Qingdao version of Bloody Mary) at the "St. Regis Bar" on the 60th floor, which is a mixture of sea salt flavored vodka and the night view outside the window, making you feel just a little tipsy. 📸Photography tips: Moments photo spot ✅Spiral staircase: The spiral staircase in the lobby on the 59th floor is great for taking photos whether you take them from above or below! ✅Infinity pool: The 58th-floor heated swimming pool has a glass curtain wall where the sea and sky meet in blue, making it easy to take photos of the "floating feeling"! ✅By the window of the guest room: open the curtains in the morning and take silhouette photos against the light; use the bathtub as the foreground in the evening to capture the golden sunset! 💡There are also these attractions waiting for you to unlock: ✅The core attractions within walking distance: 1⃣Qingdao Yunhaitian (37 meters) As a landmark project of the Haitian Center, this is Qingdao's "city observation deck". The high-altitude glass observation deck on the 81st floor offers a 360° panoramic view of Fushan Bay, Badaguan, Laoshan and other panoramic views. When the weather is clear, you can even see the Jiaozhou Bay Bridge in the distance. It is recommended to choose the evening time, so that you can enjoy the sunset and capture the beautiful scenery of the city lights gradually lighting up. 2⃣The third beach (722 meters) Compared to the hustle and bustle of the First Beach, this place is much quieter. The beach is fine and suitable for strolling or taking wedding photos. The sea breeze is cool, and although it is not suitable for swimming, cycling or jogging along the coastal boardwalk is a good choice. The "Lang Bar" next to the bathing beach provides coffee and light meals, where you can rest while enjoying the sea view. 3⃣ Taipingjiao Park (938 meters) This coastal park is famous for its European garden style, where the century-old black pines and French villas complement each other. When the cherry blossoms are in bloom, the "Cherry Blossom Avenue" in the park becomes a popular check-in spot for internet celebrities. The "Qingdao Meets Milan" Art Center deep in the park holds photography exhibitions and cultural and creative markets from time to time. ✅Classic landmarks within a short drive: 4⃣May Fourth Square and Olympic Sailing Center (1.48 km/2.24 km) May Fourth Square: The "May Wind" sculpture, the symbol of Qingdao, is located here. It is particularly spectacular under the evening lights. Olympic Sailing Center: The venue for the sailing competitions of the 2008 Olympic Games. You can experience sailing (about 150 yuan/person), climb up to the "Blue Vision" lighthouse observation deck, or admire the white sailboats at the pier. 5⃣ Badaguan and Huashilou (1.65km/1.64km) Known as the "International Architecture Expo", the ten roads in Badaguan are named after the Great Wall passes, and each road has unique vegetation and architectural style. The peach trees on Shaoguan Road and the crabapple trees on Ningwuguan Road are in full bloom, making them ideal for taking spring portraits. Huashilou combines Gothic and Romanesque architectural styles. Tickets are 8.5 yuan, and old belongings of Chiang Kai-shek and Soong Mei-ling are displayed inside. 6⃣Hisense Discovery Center (1.65 km) This is a great choice for family trips, with five major venues including the Science Enlightenment Hall, Nature Exploration Hall, and World Animal Hall. The business hours during the week are 10:00-17:00, and extended to 18:00 on weekends. It is recommended to make an appointment online in advance.