As the mythic icon reigning the city of Dalian, The Castle Hotel, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Dalian sits on the flourish Lianhua Mountain, overlooking the famous Xinghai Bay and the Yellow Sea, is the starting point of the beautiful Dalian Coastal Road. Amidst the biggest city square in Asia, Xinghai Square, a burgeoning district of exhibition, shell museums and a scenic coastline, The Castle Hotel provides services and flawless amenities within an enriching and authentic setting. Three sophisticated restaurants and two lounges invite guests to indulge while grand ballrooms and event spaces offer elegant settings to host memorable occasions. For true pampering, an indoor swimming pool, fitness center and spa are choice reprieves.
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The Castle Hotel, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Dalian
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We visited the property on a busy weekend and had an exceptional stay. The quality of the service was outstanding. The resort is in excellent shape and has a great location with spectacular views of the city, mountains and the sea. The food in the restaurants was quite good and reasonably priced. The attention to detail of the staff was also exceptional. We will return in another two weeks.
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Date of stay: April 2021
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Such a beautiful hotel high on the hill overlooking the ocean and Xinghai Square. The service is 5 star, the day spa is huge and very relaxing. Our room was lovely and well maintained. The breakfast buffet offered a wide variety of Western and Chinese food. We can't wait to stay again!
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Date of stay: October 2020
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Great hotel. Excellent service and outstanding view. And the featured COBASE SPA on the 3rd floor is above expectations, with hot spring, and massage as well as private sauna. Definitely a place worth to visit!. Outstanding in every way, after 20years in China, I’d say this is the best hotel in China
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Date of stay: April 2021Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip:Â Parking space is plenty, must check out the awesome view on the 5th flr balcony and definitely...
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The location is right next to the sea and it's certainly an opulent hotel but for the price it's just ok. Gym is above average, breakfast is extremely cramped and crowded, the lounge hasn't been open in a while. I wouldn't recommend staying here unless you wanted easy access to the hiking trails or the nearby xinghai square. There aren't many choices for bonvoy hotels in Dalian however.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled on business
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Response from Yuki Sun, General Manager at The Castle Hotel, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Dalian
Responded Aug 10, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to complete the comments in regards to your recent stay at The Castle Hotel,A Luxury Collection Hotel Dalian . As we pride ourselves on delivering a memorable hotel experience during your travels. Please accept our sincere apology for unpleasantness encountered in our hotel. We have shared your feedback with the appropriate hotel team to ensure that thus was an isolated issue that is corrected moving forward. Upholding our commitment to provide a memorable experience with exceptional service, we hope to have an opportunity to better your experience with us whenever your travels bring back to Dalian.
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... in Dalian you can at the Castle Hotel. The whole place is a magnificent folly built on the mountain-side and overlooking the sea with suberb views - and located near to Xinghai Square. The accommodation is very comfortable, excellent beds and bedding. Staff are attentive and most helpful. Metro a few minutes walk away and taxis are plentiful for visiting this sprawling and attractive sea-side city. The Castle is doubtless the best hotel experience in Dalian; there is just one thing lacking: an outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers for the warmer months. I look forward to returning!
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Date of stay: September 2024
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Trip type: Traveled solo
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My wife and I are from South Florida and were very impressed with the architecture and beautiful marble decor of The Castle. It is definitely a Luxury Hotel. We had a beautiful Ocean view. The staff was very inviting and accommodating. The buffet had some excellent choices. We also ate at Zhen Bao Restaurant and the Food an Beverage Manager Peter Wang was very nice and made excellent suggestion for us
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip:Â Great location!
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Checked in at 21:45 - the front desk staff were particularly surly.
Asked about food and drink options. We were told that all F&B finished at 22:00. Turns out the bar actually shuts at 20:00.
The room had multi-stained carpet and grubby dirty windows.
The hotel is clearly a favorite with families with young kids.
Feels like a second-rate casino hotel. Friends stayed at the nearby Grand Hyatt. I wish I had done the same.
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Date of stay: August 2024
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Trip type: Traveled on business
Room Tip:Â Stay at the Grand Hyatt
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Responded Aug 23, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to complete the comments in regards to your recent stay at The Castle Hotel,A Luxury Collection Hotel Dalian . As we pride ourselves on delivering a memorable hotel experience during your travels. Please accept our sincere apology for unpleasantness encountered in our hotel. We have shared your feedback with the appropriate hotel team to ensure that thus was an isolated issue that is corrected moving forward. Upholding our commitment to provide a memorable experience with exceptional service, we hope to have an opportunity to better your experience with us whenever your travels bring back to Dalian.
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Likely the nicest hotel I have ever stayed at. Not only is the hotel luxurious in every way, the service is of the same quality. As a titanium member of Marriott I was upgraded to a large ocean view suite. The sleep quality of the bed was wonderful. A six diamond property. I also liked the courtesy buggy rides up and down castle hill.
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Date of stay: June 2024Trip type: Traveled on business
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The architecture of the hotel is very spectacular! Likewise, the rooms are beautifully designed and well-done. The materials in the rooms are of good quality. Also breakfast was enough. There was a big swimming pool. Around hotel there was nothing like market for shopping small things.
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Date of stay: January 2024
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Trip type: Traveled with friends
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The Castle Hotel has been a landmark in the city of Dalian, China since its establishment back in 2014. Its palatial Bavarian castle façade and luxury amenities attract travelers around the world to visit Dalian just to stay at the hotel.
Even travelers like me, who did not choose to stay at this hotel, must come to give it a visit to its public areas.
The hotel is only steps from Xinghai Square, the city square, and minutes’ drive from most of the sightseeing sites. If you would like to come via public transportation, the subway station is about 20 minutes’ walk away. During frequent raining weathers this season and heavy winds near the sea, taxi is a better way.
Because the hotel is situated atop Lianhua Mountain. There is a short climbing from the gate to the actual entrance into the building. Visitors not staying the hotel can walk or take the hotel golf cart. The walk takes about 20 minutes. Those staying at the hotel can also drive their own vehicles to the parking lot.
On the way up to the hotel, the first to pass is the selling center of the castle. The majority of the castle is the hotel, but the right wing is open to real estate buyers.
The hotel occupies the center building of the castle. It has 263 guest rooms and 29 guest suites on 19 floors. The castle also has an extended part to the right.
After reaching the end of the road, the front entrance of the hotel came into view. From the front entrance, you can get the best view in Dalian overlooking the Xinghaiwan Bridge above the ocean. This bridge has an incredible 6,000-meter length.
Turn right a little bit, you can see Dalian Shell Museum (shell-like building) and Grant Hyatt Dalian (tall building after the museum).
On both sides of the main entrance, trees and grasses are planted to add a little vibrant green.
Enter the hotel, first came into eyes is the magnificent lobby and front desk. Needless to say much, look at the pictures.
Pass through the front desk area, the lobby came into view. Guests can enjoy afternoon tea here while admiring the luxury. During the pandemic when the executive lounge is closed, this is also the place to enjoy happy hour.
Look up, the ceiling is decorated by a huge glass dome with warm lights.
According to some report, the owner of the hotel is also a collector. Many furniture in the hotel are bought from Europe at a big price and then shipped to China. Walking in the hotel feels like walking in a European museum.
Even the door of the elevator are fully made of copper.
From the floor guidance, we can see that there is a buffet restaurant and a Chinese restaurant on the first floor. Second floor has a few ballrooms. The fitness center and SPA are on the third floor. On the fifth floor, there is a bar, a cellar, and an esplanade.
Now let us go to the fifth floor to take a look at the esplanade.
Here, you can enjoy the extended view of the blue sky and ocean.
This is a great place for portrait pictures.
There is also a small fountain decorated by lavender.
There is a beautiful garden on both sides of the esplanade. Walking inside feels refreshing like you are not in a noisy city anymore.
The Castle Hotel, Dalian is definitely a place that I will come again in the future. Hope next time I have the chance to stay in the hotel to fully experience its services.
This time, even it is just a short visit to the public areas, I can already feel the luxury in its brand, the Luxury Collection. As a hotel built in 2014, I cannot feel its aging at all. All furniture is clean and shows its originally resplendent.
The collections in the hotel make a further distinction from normal business hotels. For travelers who want to experience a difference, I highly recommend the castle.
Many Luxury Collection hotels in China were rebranded in the past few years. Hope this unique brand can keep its top place in Dalian.
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Date of stay: May 2021
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Room Tip:Â Higher floors have better Ocean Views
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I don’t remember our room had tobacco smell so probably was a non-smoking room. I also don’t remember seeing anyone smoked indoor. In China, many cities have banned smoking indoor.
It took us 25-30 min cab ride to the airport. However, we heard fr cab driver a brand new airport scheduled to be opened end 2017, unsure if it has been opened. If opened, we heard that its location would be further than the old airport that was a mere 25-30 min cab ride away. You could email Castle Hotel directly. Most of the staff could speak some English.
There are more places to choose from in the Dalian area.
PRICE RANGE
$120 - $129 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
ChinaLiaoningDalianShahekou District
NUMBER OF ROOMS
292
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