The Grand Hotel Dalian (Dalian bolan dajiudian) is located almost on Zhongshan Square - the heart of the financial, commercial and cultural district. It is only 20 minutes drive from the airport and 5 minutes from the seaport and the railway station. Dark and old fashioned, this three star hotel is in one of the best locations in Dalian and is also one of the city's cheapest options.

This is a three star hotel with a good selection of rooms, many affording panoramic views of the sea, the port and beyond. All rooms are equipped with a central air conditioning system, IDD, satellite TV, minibar and refrigerator and electronic safes. 24 hour room service is also available.

The business facilities here are good, particularly for a hotel of this standard. Function rooms here feature a revolving stage, large screen color TV, multi media projector and up to date lighting and sound equipment. The conference rooms are equipped with auto projection apparatus, computer projection apparatus, closed circuit TV, video recorder, slide projector and microphones. The Business Center here provides standard services including internet access.

Basic recreation and sports facilities are also available here including sauna and massage services, a beauty salon, billiard room and a fitness center. A foreign exchange desk is also available and baby sitting and ticket reservation can also be arranged.

For dining, the Variety Cuisine Restaurant provides Sichuan, Shandong, Peking and dishes from Northeastern China. In addition, good quality Dalian style food is of course available.  The Sea View Restaurant serves Southern Chinese and Cantonese cuisine, with good views of the city and the Captain Nemo Coffee Shop serves European and American food.