The Shangri-La Hotel, a luxurious retreat in Qingdao's bustling business district, offers the perfect base for exploring this vibrant seaside city, home to the 2008 Olympic sailing events. Conveniently located near the city's beautiful beaches, the World Trade Center, major businesses, and historical sites, the hotel ensures easy access to transportation with readily available private cars and taxis. Guests can enjoy a range of exquisite cuisine in the hotel's elegant restaurants and lounge (note: Flying Catch restaurant is temporarily closed). The hotel also boasts a fully equipped health club, indoor pool, sauna, business center, outdoor tennis courts, a luxury spa, two stunning ballrooms, and 17 state-of-the-art meeting rooms. The 702 spacious guest rooms and suites each feature tasteful, contemporary decor and generous amenities, including broadband internet service, IDD phones, executive writing desks, and satellite TV with movie channels. The City Wing offers 506 spacious rooms with spectacular city views, while the Valley Wing features the city's most spacious accommodations with premium amenities. For more information, please visit shangri-la. com/cares.