红叶广场
红叶广场, Qingniwaqiao Subdistrict, Zhongshan District, Ganjingzi, China- Park
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Luxurious Stay at Kempinski Hotel Dalian
Located along Jiefang Road with a stunning view of Labour Park, Kempinski Hotel Dalian offers an unforgettable experience. Indulge in Luxury: Enjoy the indoor pool, spa services, and a choice of 5 restaurants for a culinary adventure.
Convenient Location: Just a short walk from Youhao Square Metro Station, explore the city with ease. Relax and Rejuvenate: Unwind at the Oasis Spa with massage services or stay active at the gym.
Elegant Accommodations: Experience spacious rooms with elegant decor, modern amenities, and free internet. Book your stay now at Kempinski Hotel Dalian for a truly exceptional getaway.
Check-in from
02:00 PM
Check-out by
12:00 PM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
43 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
34 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
44 sqm
In-room amenities
1 King Bed
624-sq-foot soundproofed room with park and city views
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - 36-inch LCD TV, premium channels, and DVD player
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), 24-hour room service, and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding, a down duvet, a pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub, and separate shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and desk
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
King bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
58 m2
City View, Park View
In-room amenities
1 King Bed
2863-sq-foot room with park views
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - 36-inch LCD TV, premium channels, and DVD player
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), 24-hour room service, and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding, a down duvet, a pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub, and separate shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and desk
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
King bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
266 m2
Park View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
44 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
66 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
66 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
2 adults · 2 children
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
48 sqm
In-room amenities
1 King Bed
365-sq-foot soundproofed room with park and city views
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - 36-inch LCD TV, premium channels, and DVD player
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), 24-hour room service, and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding, a down duvet, a pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub, and separate shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and desk
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
King bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
34 m2
City View, Park View
In-room amenities
1 King Bed
452-sq-foot soundproofed room with park and city views
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - 36-inch LCD TV, premium channels, and DVD player
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), 24-hour room service, and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding, a down duvet, a pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub, and separate shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and desk
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
King bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
42 m2
City View, Park View
In-room amenities
2 Twin Beds
365-sq-foot soundproofed room with park and city views
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - 36-inch LCD TV, premium channels, and DVD player
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), 24-hour room service, and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding, a down duvet, a pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub, and separate shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and desk
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)
Room details
34 m2
City View, Park View
In-room amenities
2 Twin Beds
462-sq-foot soundproofed room with park and city views
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - 36-inch LCD TV, premium channels, and DVD player
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), 24-hour room service, and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding, a down duvet, a pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub, and separate shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and desk
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)
Room details
43 m2
City View, Park View
In-room amenities
1 King Bed
710-sq-foot room with city views
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - 36-inch LCD TV, premium channels, and DVD player
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), 24-hour room service, and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding, a down duvet, a pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub, and separate shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and desk
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
King bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
66 m2
City View
In-room amenities
1 King Bed
462-sq-foot soundproofed room with park and city views
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - 36-inch LCD TV, premium channels, and DVD player
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), 24-hour room service, and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding, a down duvet, a pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub, and separate shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and desk
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
King bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
43 m2
City View, Park View
In-room amenities
1 King Bed
624-sq-foot room with park views
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - 36-inch LCD TV, premium channels, and DVD player
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), 24-hour room service, and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding, a down duvet, a pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub, and separate shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and desk
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
King bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
58 m2
Park View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
34 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
58 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
58 sqm
City View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
66 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
34 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
266 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
42 sqm
City View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
34 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
58 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
43 sqm
City View
In-room amenities
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Surface et aménagements de la chambre
Le réfrigérateur ne fonctionnait pas Le pupitre de commande de l'éclairage de la chambre ne fonctionnait pas pas pour éteindre la lumière de tête de lit
De kamer was super. Het ontbijt uitgebreid. Verder niet zo veel tijd doorgebracht in hotel.
Moest even zoeken naar de kamer. Het hotel is echt groot.
早餐很好,品种多,但有距离。
Gutes Hotel in toller Lage
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De ruime kamer met heerlijk grote badkamer ook. De omgeving was wat rustig, maar als je iets verder doorloopt kom je in een straat met leuke barretjes en veel life muziek.
Het ontbijt was uitgebreid, maar ik vond het zelf niet geweldig. De kwaliteit van het eten is wel gewoon goed.
It was comfortable and in a relatively central location.
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ロケーションがとても良いです。大連駅には徒歩圏であり地下鉄の駅も近いです。また商業施設も近くで買ものにも便利です。道路の渡ったところが「労働広場」なので散歩するのも便利です。 ヨーロッパ系の落ち着いた雰囲気の部屋で過ごしやすいです。
施設/設備が少し古くメンテナンス状態もあまりよくなくドアその他の可動部分がスムースでないところがあります。 部屋の掃除は丁寧ですが、グラス、コーヒーカップは4泊しましたが1度も洗浄されませんでした。 英語はチェックインカウンターでも上手く通じないので多少ストレスを感じます。 ケンピンスキーホテルからリブランドされたことで現地での知名度は高くないです。
広くて清潔。眺めもいい
バスルームのカギがかからない
Virkede relativt nyt, og enkelte af medarbejderne snakkede engelsk
Det lugtede af røg på værelset, selvom det eftersigende var smoke-free room. Mærkeligt at der så står et askebæger på bordet.
Nice large room and bed, so very comfortable, close to park and shops, been there several times, snd we keep on coming back 🤗 excellent, well done!
The sink and shower taps are not easy to use, the buffet breakfast was poor as most of the food was cold or not fresh and was limited in choice.
위치는 최고 입니다. 걸어서 웬만한 곳은 다 가볼 수 있는 위치예요. 그리고 가성비가 훌륭합니다. 이 가격에 5성급 호텔에서 묵을 수 있다는 것은 믿어지지 않습니다. 시설도 좋고, 직원들도 일처리도 빠르고 친절했습니다. 다시 대련에 간다면, 또 여기서 숙박할 것 같습니다. 객실에서 내려다 보는 전망도 훌륭하고, 수영장과 헬스클럽도 투숙객에게는 무료입니다. 지하에 파울라너 맥주펍이 있는데, 숙박객에게는 15% 할인이 됩니다. 라이브 밴드의 생음악이 있고, 맥주 가격도 서울보다는 저렴한 듯 합니다. 파울라너 500cc 한잔이 58위안 정도 하는것으로 기억하는데, 15% 할인받으면 서울과 비슷한 수준이예요.
아침 조식뷔페는 기대했던 것 보다는 조금 질이 떨어졌습니다. 평범한 수준의 4성급 조식뷔페 수준입니다. 음식맛은 평범하였고, 2일간 동일한 메뉴였습니다. 조식뷔페가 1인당 200위안 정도로 알고 있는데, 중국에서 200위안에 먹을 수 있는 평범한 수준의 뷔페와 동일하거나 조금 떨어질 정도 입니다.
Everything was great.
さすが高級ホテルと言う風格。部屋の広さ、大きめのバスタブ(しかもすぐにお湯が溜まる!)と特大サイズのバスタオルなど、一流ホテルだけある。ただ、スタイリッシュな蛇口が思いの外使い難かったのは残念。
the pool was closed so that was disappointing. the gym was nice but a bit smelly, could use some disinfecting regularly. the front desk upgraded our room so we really appreciate her making our stay nice. the cleaning staff was also great.
Tolle Lage, sehr gutes Frühstück, große Zimmer, täglich 4 frische Flaschen Wasser, Kaffee und Tee im Zimmer.
Hotel bzw. Zimmer sind schon in die Jahre gekommen. Einige Dinge gehören erneuert.
The location was great.
Didn't like the non-smoking room as it had obviously been smoked in before. Was upgraded to a suite. Didn't like that the Paulaner bar allows smoking and service in the bar was poor.. The building is old and tired looking.
設備が古い、部屋がカビ臭い。トイレの便座が冷たい。 朝食まずい、野菜炒めの味がしない。従業員質が低い。お湯とミネラルウオーターと混ぜたら,ピンク色になって、怖かった。気分が悪かった。従業員に聞いたら,ボトルを掃除する洗剤が残ってるからだと説明されました。 食事する気分にならなくなかった。 もう二度泊まりたくないホテルです。 フラマホテルに変更して、よかったです。 同じぐらい金額で、フラマホテルおすすめです。朝食も美味しいし、部屋も綺麗。
El hotel está muy bien pero muy anticuado y descuidado. No es lo que esperas encontrar cuando vas a un hotel Kempiski. No obstante, calidad-precio está bien. Mucho mejor mi estancia el año pasado en el Intercontinental Dalian.
部屋に入ってカードキーを差し込むと伝統がつくのと同時に空調も自動的にオンになる。冷房はまだ寒かったのでいちいち切った。室内ごとの室温の調整ができるのはよい。連泊の時は「清掃をお願いします」の札をノブにかけておかないと掃除されないので注意。冷蔵庫があればもっとよかった。
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Good and friendly staff. Specially inrestuarant. Good place to stay . Every thing is complete in the rooms but: Black tea is just one per day Aircondition system is not controleed per room. In Breakfast no kind of cheese are served. The restuarant is chinese based. Very bad smell of dust in each floor coridor And smell of fish around restarant But as a conclusion this hotel gets positive on my point of view.
Location is good within walking distance to metro and shopping complexes . Staff is friendly
Hotel is old . Room is dirty and facilities is dated.
Everything was great. One of the best rooms in any hotels I have ever been, beautiful design and view. Location is excellent in the center of the city and close to important touristic places. Breakfast was very diverse and tasty.
The central lobby had seats only for those who wanted to order a drink not others!
Great location with a big free park nearby. Close to shopping mall and popular street food. Really helpful stuff. Very big thanks to Shining. She helped me with all the requirements and even helped to upgrade my room due to the booked one has a little bit issue.
Price! I signed up for on Booking.com was different from what the hotel actually charged me. I paid for 2 rooms with breakfasts but hotel charged me for one of the breakfasts. Service was terrible. Even showing them all my booking info did not help. Hotel is old and tired. Bathrooms are not cleaned well. There was hair all over the tile floor from previous guests. This is definitely NOT a 5 star hotel.
The staff were super kind, I had some issues with my credit card but everything worked out in the end! It was super clean, the breakfast was great and because I was traveling alone some of the staff went out with me that night and I had a really great time in the hotel. Would definitely go again. Anytime!
Excellent service. They were very accommodation when we had an issue with other guests smoking in the hallway on the non-smoking floor.
Other guests were smoking on non-smoking floor. And the smell was really strong.
To be noted, the room we originally received upon check-in had multiple issues. This was brought up to the hotel management who upgraded us to a premium suite at no extra charge. The staff were very polite and friendly during our stay, and helped ensure that there were no further issues with the room. This suite was clean and spacious, and had everything we needed. The rest of the hotel facilities were clean and well maintained. The breakfast buffet had a large variety of food, and the staff were quick to remove plates and refill items. The hotel is located central and in walking distance of the subway, busses, many stores and restaurants, etc. including multiple shopping malls right across the street.
Our original room looked somewhat dated. However, the reason we had to request a new room was that there were multiple issues that we felt would impact the quality of our stay such as the closet being broken (the sliding door of the closet not being able to close completely), there was a smoky smell despite the room being a non-smoking room, the bathroom sink drained slowly and would constantly make obnoxious noises as it drained, and there was visible stains and rips in the wall paper and other cracks in the walls. This may have just been a particularly bad room but it was due to these things we felt we had to bring up. The staff were very apologetic and helped to ensure we get a better room, and were constantly friendly and polite throughout the rest of the stay. This helped us feel much more confident in staying with them the rest of our time there.
Lovely hotel , friendly staff who spoke good English. We have been before and they maintain the high standards. Buffet breakfast was good value. Good facilities with a flower shop , coffee shop servoing cakes etc Only comment is if you want a beer in the hotel between 2.30 to 5.30pm its not possible.
It was good location but the manager there was terrible and would not stubbornly give compensation even though the kettle was not working, the air con. All my relatives left after 2 nights I left after 1 night. I have never had such an experience. To be frank with you I was appalled. I found not get through the manager. She even yelled at me in the hallway and said she was angry with me for complaining The bathrooms on the flip side were big and comfortable .
The manager pig headed attitude, it was only It's only when I got details of the global CEO, she offered to buy some sandwiches. I could not believe how she behaved, totally misunderstood what customer service is all about. I have never seen such a ridiculous hotel. I am just outraged at her behaviour. What on earth was she thinking. What an outrage
nice hotel but little old condition.
Nice breakfast, good location, great swimming pool.
nothing
Everything
Everything was good
Love it and enjoy it!
Breakfast was great. 25 meters swimming pool every morning was perfect, with steam bath and hot 41°C jacuzzi after pool.
Sauna was not hot enough - 60 C° or so.
the hotel is in a very good location. Room size is very good. Staff are nice an helpful.
The facilities are really old in the room. As a such high end hotel, I'm surprised the lifts don't have the secure key to access each floor.
Location and staff
Very old
Clean and well equipped
Couldn’t turn the aircon off and even at 16C it was boiling hot!
Very good breakfast , Very good cleaner, Very good staff
None
The hotel has seen better days like most hotels in China
breakfast was excellent, room was great, good hot and cold showers i think german touch , although temp was -20 Deg C , rooms were comfortable , check in and out was quick , overall 10/10 , you made my stay comfortable. Shopping malls and food eateries nearby.
All Acore rooms were modern and very comfortable Staff were very attentive and accommodating
Suited my needs 100%
Wonderfull Service,big and clean hotel room, pool and equipment for good price
Nothing
First time stay in China and the hotel was great. Centrally located and accessible to most amenities. Room was very spacious with a view overlooking the hills. Staff and service was great. Hotel amenities were excellent.
Good
excellent
“It's Kempinski”! Old school 1st class Hotel. Excellent service from start to end. Personell is very kind and eager to help, rooms are really clean, breakfast is rich and tasty. The Bavarian restaurant has live music and good food. Any time again!
Lovely large room, great location for city centre shopping malls, German bar and restaurant in the basement
Buffet breakfast was a let down, plates empty of food for ages, too crowded.
Room was very nice with an excellent bathroom, shower and bath. The staff were professional and have a hotel WeChat so you can connect with them and they provide useful info. Location was very good, price was reasonable. I left very early and they do provide a simple take away breakfast at any time that is a great touch but ask for it!
Lighting in room was a bit low and don't use the expensive water provided. There is free water so use them.
Very good location for food, shopping, city view, night view and attractions. Swimming pool and SPA inside the building and guest are warm welcomed here.
Great room with excellent facilities. There was a bath and shower, desk for working and quite spacious.
24h room service actually closes at 10 pm.
Good location, within walking distance to Lawson's, street food, shopping mall, victory plaza (10mins in 1 direction), Dalian Railway station (15mins in 1 direction). In fact i walked alot around which brought me to friendship square, zhongshan square and russian street, all within 2-4km radius. I would have given it a 5 for service, location but the hotel aircon failed. After changing rooms, still the same. 5 sweaty nights.
The room was spacious and gave me a nice view outside. The location was central and very convenient. The breakfast I'd say was decent enough.
To my knowledge there wasn't anything there that I didn't like as it provided me with a comfortable and clean stay for the time that I was there
location and clean condition
Het Paulaner Brauhaus in de kelder. Top entertainment.
Niets
We had a great stay in the Kempinski Dalian Hotel. The staff is very friendly and helpfull - rooms are clean - location is excellent. The Pool and Spa area was great for a rainy day Breakfast is good but would be great to have more cold cuts but overall a great stay!
If you are looking for Indian Vegetarian food. Your search ends here. The chef Mr.Ravi is from Rishikesh. He knows the religious food habits of Jains, Hindu and Halal food .. It is a must try place in your travel itinerary. I used to stay in other hotel However travel to Kempinsiki for food
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Areas to consider
Cleanliness
8.44/10One review mentioned old, musty rooms, and low staff quality.
Service
10/10Several reviews highlighted friendly and accommodating staff.
Location
10/10Location was praised as excellent, with easy access to many places.
Room Quality
9.41/10Rooms varied; good amenities but some issues with age and cleanliness.
Amenities
10/10Free access to pool and gym, and significant discounts at the onsite bar.
Value for Money
10/10Reviewers noted excellent value for the price and a luxurious experience.
Food and Beverage
8.95/10Breakfast was reported as disappointing; not up to the expected standard.
Overall Experience
10/10Overall, evidence of a highly positive stay despite minor criticisms.