International Commercial Affairs Building (Weihai Liugong Island Pier)

Nice room with great views. Amenities a bit dated. Breakfast simple but sufficient

The hotel is a 10 minute walk from the Weihai Liugong Island Pier. I had a room on a high floor at the end of the building with exceptional view of the mountains, the city, coastline and sea. Floor to Ceiling Windows which was nice. Good & comfortable furniture in the room, including a great desk. TV was easy to use, with at least one English speaking channel - CGTN. However the bed was hard, and you could feel the springs in the mattress. The bathroom after use had a smell coming mainly from the drains. Not the best smell. Receptionist staff were OK, but not really friendly or welcoming. Even If you cant speak English, a nice smile would be great. I had a feeling that did not really want international guests staying at this hotel. Sorry just my impression. Still I would recommend this hotel. The room rate was great value and the views amazing.

I asked for a non-smoking room, and I think that the hotel did give me one. But there is something everyone should know about who goes to China. Many still smoke indoors, even near kids. No room is truly free from smoke, I imagine. My room had a weak smell of smoke, and that scent was in all the places, from the lobby and lifts to the corridor. Still, the hotel staff were friendly and kind throughout my stay. Talking to them may be difficult if you do not speak Mandarin, as most staff know a little English, but a translation app helps a lot. They were all kind and happy to help. This was my first trip to Weihai, and the trip was for a friend’s wedding in one of the hotel’s halls. So, the spot was quite good for the event. If you go to Weihai just to see sites or other fun spots, you might want to look at other places to stay. That said, the hotel has a sweet sea view and parks by the sea, which is nice for a slow walk and some clean air.