The Huanhai Gloria Inn Qingdao (Huanhai kailai shangwu jiudian) is strategically located at the center of the new development area in this dynamic seaside city. Only a stone's throw away from government complexes, major offices, and the World Trade Center, the hotel is within 30 minutes from the airport and about 15 minutes from the railway station.This is however, a fair distance from the new city center and takes about 15 minutes by taxi.

The hotel's 238 guestrooms all include an IDD phone, satellite TV and a mini bar.

The hotel restaurants are all fairly decent. The House of Sichuan has a creative menu boasting  Sichuan and Cantonese cuisine. The Coffee Shop serves both Chinese and international dishes. The Seaview Lounge has nice views of the Taiping Cape.

Hotel facilities include a meeting room and a recreation center with a gym. Although there is no pool here as such, hotel guests can enjoy the privilege of free swimming and sauna at the Pacific Recreation Center, a five minute walk from the hotel.