Sheraton Jinan Hotel  

In Jinan's new eastern business district, this large hotel sits next to government offices with views toward the Olympic sports center. It's minutes from Shandong Museum, MIXC, Wanda Plaza and other major malls, and you can reach Quancheng Square, Baotu Spring, Daming Lake and Qianfo Mountain easily. The property is about 9 km from the city center and roughly 30 minutes from the airport and major rail stations.

Bright, spacious rooms and suites feature French windows, minibars and LCD TVs. Beds are Select Comfort with down comforters, and bathrooms offer separate tubs and rainfall showerheads — some with jetted tubs. The property leans modern and polished, with a full-service spa for massages, facials and body treatments.

Recreational options include indoor and outdoor pools, a hot tub, sauna, nightclub and a well-equipped fitness center. Concierge services, gift shops and complimentary wireless internet keep things easy. Free self-parking and a train-station pick-up service add convenience, and supervised childcare/activities make the place family-friendly.

A 24-hour business center, express check-in/out and concierge support keep business trips smooth. The hotel offers massive event capacity — roughly 23,875 m² (about 256,988 sq ft) of conference and meeting space, plus more than 3,500 m² of luxurious banquet facilities.

Choose from four on-site restaurants and a coffee shop/café serving international menus with Western, Chinese and Japanese options. Connexions lobby lounge serves cocktails and light bites, buffet breakfasts are available for a fee, and room service is offered (hours vary).