Hotel Ibis Dalian — Hotel in Dalian City

After a long flight from England..started at 11,30 Saturday..arrived 11.30 Sunday..yes I know that they are 8 hours ahead..I was met by my friend at the airport, great...taxi to the hotel..ok...you get used to the constant sounding of car horns... its just their frustration I suppose ..any way..arrived at the hotel...to book in...fortunately my friend who speaks both Chinese and English, as that is my friend teaches..we were able to communicate....yes I know that I am ignorant but it is my first time in the wonderful country...I could say hello and how are you !!..I digress. 100 rnb.?? yes to pay as a deposit... £10.roughly..ok...passport scanned.for security and for Police notification within 24hrs..up to my room...ummm a bit spares but ok...No fridge for cold water...ok fine..bed umm ouch..bit hard for me..but ok... A/C crap..I know its part of my remit as an Engineer..slept wellish...no card to tell me what time breakfast...went at 08.15...busy...had boiled egg tomatoes and ham ..toast..and coffee...off out...following evening..tired so went to the restaurant on the 3rd floor...ummm nope closed..went to the lobby and..asked with signs ..why closed ..blank stare..thats ok..smiled and bade my goodnights...pretty much the same all week ..loads of quality restaurants around..Russian restaurant you can see out of the breakfast room window....anyway...on Thursday before I checked out on Saturday..I asked my friend if it was ok to talk to the reception and book a taxi to the airport...ummm nope.. no can do or will not do ...how strange...its an hotel ...I sorted out my taxi with my golden friend...and got back home...so...IBIS..I appreciate that you have lots and lots of hotels..but maybe you could get off your comfy bottom and actually see what your customers are paying for!!||In the meantime..I found Dalian a wonderful vibrant city..new expo center with coloured lights. musical fountains....new Venice area..brilliant...a true memory to see...Dalian..is magical...hotel..ummm a...

This hotel is actually pretty good. For foreigner who are seeking for a night or two to stay, this is the perfect place.

I stayed here for 4 nights, overall experience is excellent. Smooth check in process ( i do late check-in and everything went smoothly)

Be aware that you have to pay with cash (CNY) only and they will charge you for deposit. Meaning you have to pay extra money when you check in and they will return the money when you check out. Make sure you ask for a receipt

The front desk guy can speak english a little bit. But very simple English

Room is clean, wifi is pretty fast, overall furniture is in new conditions. No bed bugs.

Don't bother to watch the tv as all the channels are in Chinese and meh. Kungfu fighting everyday( but i love it). No international channel like bbc,hbo, amc whatsoever so bring your laptop and watch Netflix.

Somehow the front desk don't have spoon and fork. They don't have chopstick too. So i had to eat my mid night ramen with a pen.

Parking wise I am not sure as I arrive there by taxi. Looks like people park their car right in front...

You have to have some humour about these sorts of things, especially in China. Bad points:|1. I asked for non-smoking room, so got the room with 2 ashtrays. The entire hotel reeks|2. They won’t give receipts for your stay|3. Not an Accor hotel, despite being able to book through accor - no points or recognition|4. The rooms are very dark, for some reason||Positives:|1. Very convenient location, walking distance to Carrefour supermarkets and eateries|2. All the taxi drivers know where it is - very handy!|3. The staff try very hard, despite inefficient policies which they also grumbled about!|4. Good wifi||Overall, I might stay here again in a pinch. I wouldn't recommend it if cigarettes bother you / you have asthma / are pregnant / or travelling...