Qingdao, ChinaShinan
InterContinental Qingdao
Olympic marina tower
Shinan Qingdao, China
Opened
2008
Price
$$
Rated for
Wellness Social LocalOutside the door
The house
IHGOlympic marina tower
The tower rises directly above the Olympic yacht berths, turning the daily rhythm of the marina into the main event.
What it’s good at
Listed
A twenty-five-metre indoor heated lap pool sits alongside second-floor spa treatment suites.
Listed
Waterfront rooms overlook Fushan Bay and the yacht berths of the Olympic Sailing Centre.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Right on the waterfront at the Olympic Sailing Centre, next to the Qingdao International Conference Center, this is a hotel that earns its address.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The waterfront promenade and Sea View Park sit steps away, and Wusi Square is two kilometers down the coast.
The rooms
Most rooms look straight out onto the yacht berths or follow the curve of the Fushan Bay coastline.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The pool and spa
Daybeds line the indoor pool beneath a skylight truss, and spa suites add reflexology and open-air whirlpools.
Flavours Restaurant
Tables line floor-to-ceiling windows facing the Olympic marina, and open cooking stations prepare fresh seafood and noodles.
At the table
Tian Xia Yi Pin serves Shandong seafood beside reflective pools, and the rooftop lounge overlooks the illuminated skyline.
How it began
The hotel opened in 2008 to anchor the Olympic Water Sports Centre for the Beijing Summer Games.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.