The Center Hotel Weihai — Hotel in Weihai

Not the best hotel even in Weihai. There are others with better rooms etc such as the Haiyue Jingao over by The Golden Bay. But, its location is perfect being in ‘downtown’ and makes up for any shortcomings. For me, staying at the Jingao would add another 10 – 15 minutes on my travelling twice or even four to six times a day and just isn’t worth it (for business, maybe for a holidaymaker it would be different). Opposite now is a big shopping mall –Wego Plaza – where there are several places to eat. Right outside is also a big selection of local shops (a Watson’s for toiletries, medicines etc is right around the corner) and even a small shopping mall underneath the hotel. You can walk to the sea front. There is an Italian restaurant within walking distance also (Tae Yi Fang I think it’s spelt) and even an American bar - Beavers. A 15 minute or so taxi ride away is the No 1 Italian Bistro.||||It has 20 floors of which 18 are for rooms. 20th floor is the Havana Club – their take on a semi-western lounge/bar complete with nightly Chinese singers (who seem to have been playing there every night for years – and look very bored themselves !!). Bear in mind also that 99% of Chinese seem to smoke – regardless of rules !! Hardly anyone speaks English (sometimes they have new staff who do) but the service is usually good and the best person is Gimi who speaks excellent English. Also, the manageress, Jenny, is superb even though she doesn’t have English herself. ||||Definitely book a Non-Smoking room. And air-con doesn’t operate October – March so the rooms can be a bit stuffy and need the windows open and mesh blinds down to stop you being bitten (in summer).||||Floor 6 is the Chinese restaurant/breakfast and here Holly speaks English. I never venture down here as the food doesn’t suit me (you can have it delivered up to the 20th floor anyway) and it’s a bit of a ‘free-for-all’. Domestic visitors do like to pile every conceivable food onto the same plate – at the same time (chocolate cake with toast, fruit, fried eggs & fried noodle, ice cream !!)||||Reception is small but functional. The best person by far is a lady called Amy who speaks excellent English. ||||Take cash with your cards as, often it seems, their credit card machines don’t work. But, bearing in mind a sea view room would be a little over RMB450 it’s not a lot and not a huge problem. Oh, and the safety deposit boxes in your room are NOT fixed to anything so you could, quite literally, put one under your arm and walk out !!! Anything really valuable ask the hotel to keep it. ||||From Weihai Dashuipo airport it’s about 45 minutes but from the new Yantai airport about 75 minutes.||||Oh, it’s called the Brigh Center Hotel (on everything printed and up in lights on the roof) but actually it’s The Bright Center Hotel – they...

This hotel is ideally situated in the downtown area of Weihai. Easy and convenient access to restaurants, shopping malls, public transport and most other things. A bus stop less than 100m from the entrance and taxi's can be hailed cheaply from the same place too.This hotel may not look spectacular on the outside but it is a pleasant surprise on the inside. The room is spacious, clean with white linen on the bed which is more than comfortable. The shower is into the bath and though it is not as comfortable as a walk in shower, it works just as well and not really an inconvenience. The glass wall provides privacy from the room while still allowing natural light into the bathroom. A pleasant surprise was a few English channels on the flat screen TV, including at least two movie channels. Service is friendly and prompt. The only thing i found a bit of a let down in what was a most comfortable stay was the 'smoky' smell in the bath towels. Breakfast is ample and there is something to suit just about everyone's taste. Coffee was not so good, in my opinion. I guess it's a matter of taste. Definitely can...

Room was very clean, but a little noisy as I was near the lift and the noise did travel at times.||Location is great for eating out and shopping as you are right in the centre, near the night market, and only 5 minutes walk to the beach and prom.||The hotel is aimed at Chinese tourists, but they really are trying to accommodate the few foreigners who visit. There were English speaking staff in the restaurant and concierge, but not at Reception.||The hotel has direct access into the department store and over the road is a huge mall and starbucks (if you really need it!). ||My only real issue was the smell in the restaurant at breakfast from the Century Eggs (100 day old eggs) which really smell like rubbish and make the whole restaurant smell, The actual food on offer was very good - both local and international!||I will definitely stay...