This hotel is right downtown adjacent to a nice pedestrian mall that has a McDonald's and KFC if you want American fast food. It's also one block from historic Zhongshan Square, and just two blocks from a major department store. Nearby shopping otions include Gucci, Dior, and Louis Vuitton. Dalian's intriguing "Russian Street" is just a 5-minute walk away. My non-smoking room had a closet with sliding door, an extra long countertop with built-in curved desk and office chair, climate control, courtesy bar, fridge, room safe, loveseat, and firm queen-size bed. The bathroom had high-end touches like curved opaque glass that let in light by day or provided ambient lighting by night. An electric hot water pot was useful to brew complimentary tea/coffee or the gift package of teas presented upon arrival. Mis-labeled as a "continental breakfast", the free morning meal is actually a splendid full-blown Western+Chinese buffet featuring made-to-order dishes, juices, fresh fruits and more. The evening steak/seafood buffet is very inexpensive, yet includes such goodies as prime rib, abalone, and draft beer. This hotel also has a separate seafood restaurant on site that costs a bit more. Their courteous bi-lingual staff provided me with a customized list of high-end Dalian restaurants, and also arranged a day tour of the area. This thoroughly re-modeled hotel is nothing like the Holiday Inn Express outlets I've often stayed at in the States. I'd give it a big thumbs up.