The Gloria Plaza Hotel (Dalian kailai dajiudian) is located in the heart of Dalian, 20 minutes from the airport and 5 minutes from the railway station, with shopping areas nearby. The Gloria Plaza has a nice decor and is close enough to Zhongshan square to be really convenient.

There are 240 guestrooms and suites here, all equipped with IDD telephone, minibar, satellite TV, and in house movies. Additional facilities are limited, but for those of an outgoing temperament the nightclub, Speed Limit 100, will try and fulfill your needs. For business travelers the Gloria Plaza has a full range of equipment in the meeting room, including overhead projectors, video recorders and TV.

The restaurants here serve both Western and Chinese cuisine. The best is the Sampan Seafood Restaurant that is decorated in quaint style and which serves fresh seafood flown in daily and cooked by experienced chefs.