Sheraton Qingdao Licang Hotel

This was a great place for our family to stay not far from the airport. The room was clean, the facilities were well kept, and we were all very comfortable. The rooms were huge with plenty of space to spread out. We only ate at the club lounge on the 21st floor, but we found it good if you're looking for generally western fare. Of course there were a few Chinese selections available as well. Portions were a bit small, though, especially for dinner. Breakfast was much better. I'll also note that in almost every hotel in China they will say something about coffee making facilities which usually means a hot pot and instant coffee. I was very pleased to discover our room actually had packets of ground coffee and a small French press. Of course there were tea bags available for those that prefer hot tea in the morning. The fitness room was well equipped as hotels go and well kept. Not only were towels provided, but cold bottled water was also plentiful. There was a reasonable selection of dumbbells and enough machines for a typical workout. The treadmills offered several language selections. You may also want to consider exercising outside or joining one of the frequent tai chi classes nearby. The staff speaks English well enough to meet the needs of most foreigners. My Mandarin is good enough to deal with most hotel situations, but I didn't have to rely on that at all. They were all very willing and happy to help with all of my needs. Great place for a western break.