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title: "Hilton Dalian vs Shangri-La Dalian: which hotel is better?"
description: "Hilton Dalian or Shangri-La Dalian in Dalian? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Hilton Dalian vs Shangri-La Dalian

Both are in Dalian, 1.5 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★★ · Haijunguangchang Subdistrict
## [Hilton Dalian](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hilton-dalian-dalian/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 2.4

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

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Hotel · ★★★★★ · Reminlu Subdistrict
## [Shangri-La Dalian](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/shangri-la-dalian-dalian/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 3.1

- **Score by category:** 3 of 4

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The short answer

## Pick Shangri-La Dalian

It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 1.5 km apart.

### Choose Hilton Dalian if you want

-   a newer or recently renovated building (2012 / 2005)

### Choose Shangri-La Dalian if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.8 / 8.6)
-   to walk to the sights (1.9 km / 3.2 km)
-   a spa and wellness
-   free parking

### Why is Hilton Dalian better than Shangri-La Dalian?

1.  Newer or more recently renovated (2012 vs 2005) (+7y)

### Why is Shangri-La Dalian better than Hilton Dalian?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.6) (+0.2)
2.  1.3 km closer to the city centre (−1.3 km)
3.  Has a spa
4.  Has free parking
5.  10 more listed amenities (24 vs 14) (+10)
6.  Has a gym
7.  Has 24-hour room service

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Hilton Dalian | Shangri-La Dalian |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.8 |
| Location | 2.4 | 3.1  (+0.7) |
| Facilities | 3.3 | 8.3  (+5.0) |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 10.0  (+8.5) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | 8.8  (+0.2) |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.8  (+0.2) |
| Number of reviews | 142 | 253  (+111) |
| Rank in Dalian | top 41% | top 22%  (+19%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.4 | 3.1  (+0.7) |
| Distance to the centre | 3.2 km | 1.9 km  (−1.3 km) |
| To the airport | 12 km | 11 km  (−1.2 km) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 3 | 6  (+3) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 560 |
| Floors | 25 | 28 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2012  (+7y) | 2005 |
| Listed amenities | 14 | 24  (+10) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 12:00  (−3h) |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[Hilton Dalian prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hilton-dalian-dalian/prices/)

## Location

1.5 km apart

Hilton Dalian: city centre: 3.2 km, Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC): 12 km, 3 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.

## Weather in Dalian

[Dalian weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/china/liaoning/dalian/weather)

## Hilton Dalian or Shangri-La Dalian: common questions

### Which is better, Hilton Dalian or Shangri-La Dalian?

Shangri-La Dalian leads in 3 of 4 categories, including location, facilities, spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, Hilton 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: 1.9 km from the centre, against 3.2 km for Hilton Dalian.

### How far apart are Hilton Dalian and Shangri-La Dalian?

The two hotels are 1.5 km apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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