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Shangri-La Dalian
Dalian, China · Shangri-La · High Luxury
Shangri-La Dalian, opened in 1997 with interiors by Wilson Associates, stands 400 metres from Zhongshan Square, a circular plaza laid out by Russian planners in 1898 whose radiating boulevards and early-twentieth-century bank buildings are designated State Cultural Heritage Sites, and directly overlooks the harbour ferry terminal connecting Dalian to ports across the Yellow Sea. Zhongshan Square was planned by Russian engineers after the 1898 leasehold with ten radial avenues, and Wilson Associates, known for the original Bellagio, designed the interiors.
- 560 rooms
- Opened 1997
- Neighborhood: Zhongshan
- Rooms from 430 sq ft (40 m²)
- Interiors: Wilson Associates
About Shangri-La Dalian
- Zhongshan Square, a seven-minute walk, was planned by Russian engineers after the 1898 Liaodong leasehold and features ten radial avenues with late-Qing and Russo-Japanese banking architecture now listed as national heritage.
- Wilson Associates, the Dallas-based firm responsible for the interiors, is known for landmark projects including the original Bellagio in Las Vegas. At Shangri-La Dalian they brought a refined international sensibility to a northeast China port city in 1997.
- Dalian's port handles more than 400 million tonnes of cargo annually, making it one of the ten busiest ports in the world; the harbour passenger terminal is visible from the hotel's upper floors.
- Entry-level rooms start at 430 sq ft (40 m²).
History
Opened in 1997 as a luxury landmark in Dalian's commercial heart, designed with interiors by Wilson Associates. Renovated in 2018 to modern standards while preserving Shangri-La hospitality. Reflects Dalian's growth as a northern Chinese port city blending Russian heritage and seaside appeal.
The setting
Shangri-La Dalian commands a prime position at 66 Renmin Road in Zhongshan District, one of the grand arterial boulevards radiating from Zhongshan Square — a circular plaza laid out by Russian planners in 1898 and graced with early-twentieth-century bank buildings ranked among China's State Cultural Heritage Sites. The hotel sits at the heart of Dalian's commercial spine, flanked by flagship retail centres and top-tier dining, while the harbour passenger terminal linking coastal ferry routes lies close along the waterfront. The Donggang CBD, where a cluster of international luxury properties confirms this corridor as the city's premier luxury address, begins under one kilometre to the east. 6 km from Zhongshan Park.
Restaurants and bars
- 香宫 — Restaurant · Cantonese
- 西村/怡海汇 — Restaurant · Japanese
- 咖啡苑 — Restaurant · International buffet
- Olive Restaurant — Restaurant · Olive cuisine
- Lobby Lounge — Bar
- Swing Bar — Bar
Experiences
- Children's indoor playground — Children's indoor playground on the first floor of the hotel's residences, described as one of the indispensable trips for parent-child travel.
- Little Dolphin Recovery Centre partnership — Hotel partnered with Little Dolphin Recovery Centre for seven years, encouraging guests, staff and suppliers to contribute.
- Tiger Beach Ocean Park and Forest Zoo — Reachable directly by public transport from the hotel, per the document.
- Shopping at Times Square shopping centre — Located close to the Times Square shopping center of many international fashion brands.
Amenities
- indoor pool
- spa (sauna, steam bath, massage)
- gym
- tennis court
- golf simulator
- executive lounge
- kids' club/playground
- 24-hour room service
- EV charging
Awards
- Enjoyable Travel Selected City Brand Hotel (2024)
- Hotel Star List Selection (2024)
- Feast China Magazine Best Enjoyable Restaurant (2023, 2024) for METROPOLITAN Olive
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