Aloft Dalian vs Shangri-La Dalian
Both are in Dalian, 510 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Reminlu Subdistrict
Aloft Dalian
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 2.9
- Score by category
- 1 of 16
Hotel★★★★★Reminlu Subdistrict
Shangri-La Dalian
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 3.1
- Score by category
- 9 of 16
The short answer
Pick Shangri-La Dalian
It comes out ahead on 9 of 16 compared facts. 510 m apart.
Choose Aloft Dalian if you want
- breakfast included
- a newer or recently renovated building (2013 / 2005)
Why is Aloft Dalian better than Shangri-La Dalian?
- 1Includes free breakfast
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2013 vs 2005)+8y
Why is Shangri-La Dalian better than Aloft Dalian?
- 1Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 2More guest reviews (253 vs 62), so the rating is more reliable×4.1
- 3Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 15:00)−3h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Aloft Dalian vs Shangri-La Dalian: which hotel is better? | Aloft Dalian | Shangri-La Dalian |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 8.8 |
| Location | 2.9 | 3.1 |
| Facilities | – | 8.3 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | 8.8 +0.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 8.8 +0.1 |
| Number of reviews | 62 | 253 +191 |
| Rank in Dalian | top 32% | top 22% +10% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 2.9 | 3.1 +0.2 |
| Distance to Reminlu Subdistrict centre | 730 m | 540 m −190 m |
| To the airport | 11 km | 11 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 4 | 6 |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | – | 560 |
| Floors | 30 | 28 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2013 +8y | 2005 |
| Listed amenities | 7 | 24 +17 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 12:00 −3h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
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Location
510 m apart
Aloft Dalian: city centre: 2.0 km, Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC): 11 km, 4 places to eat within 500 m.
Shangri-La Dalian: city centre: 1.9 km, Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC): 11 km, 6 places to eat within 500 m.
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Aloft Dalian or Shangri-La Dalian: common questions
Which is better, Aloft Dalian or Shangri-La Dalian?
Shangri-La Dalian leads in 9 of 16 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, number of reviews. Aloft Dalian is stronger in newest building or renovation.
Which is cheaper, Aloft Dalian or Shangri-La Dalian?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Shangri-La Dalian is closer: 540 m from the centre, against 730 m for Aloft Dalian.
How far apart are Aloft Dalian and Shangri-La Dalian?
The two hotels are 510 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score