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
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 2.4
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
Hotel★★★★★Reminlu Subdistrict
Shangri-La Dalian
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 3.1
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
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?
- 1Newer or more recently renovated (2012 vs 2005)+7y
Why is Shangri-La Dalian better than Hilton Dalian?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.6)+0.2
- 21.3 km closer to the city centre−1.3 km
- 3Has a spa
- 4Has free parking
- 510 more listed amenities (24 vs 14)+10
- 6Has a gym
- 7Has 24-hour room service
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hilton Dalian vs Shangri-La Dalian: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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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.
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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.
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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