It's been a long time since I stayed in a hotel in this price range that was so good in every aspect! (Late November, 190 RMB per night, for reference only)
First, the location is at Minzhu Square. This area is full of local life, with breakfast shops (Dai Baozi), noodle shops, fruit stores, Dalian home-style restaurants (6886), salmon shops (Aushen), chill bars, KTVs, BBQ joints, and convenience stores. About 1 km away, there's a morning market (underneath some residential buildings), which I just happened to pass by – it's worth a stroll! The 201 tram at Minzhu Square is definitely worth a ride! It's only a 3-minute walk from a single intersection. In the evenings, there are many street vendors downstairs; it's lively but not noisy.
The hotel offers parking, and lobby check-in is very convenient and visible, with a well-planned layout.
The most important thing! The room is excellent! The lighting is very harmonious; turning on the lights won't hurt your eyes. The bedside lamps are replaced with vertical embedded light strips, which are really great and perfect as a nightlight.
The bathroom has no excessive decorations; it's clean, tidy, and completely odor-free! Absolutely no smell at all!
The projector is very clear, perfectly framed, and offers a great viewing experience. I was just too tired during the day to watch for long, I was so sleepy! 😆
The room also has excellent soundproofing, so even light sleepers can consider it. I'm an average sleeper, and it was very quiet during my stay.
Downstairs, there's a laundry room and a gym. For families traveling, baby strollers are available for rent, which is really great! For me, who decided to extend my trip by a couple of days and didn't bring extra clothes, being able to do my laundry every night was a lifesaver. It's a washer-dryer combo, and it's free! On the morning of the third day, staff even had a robot deliver something to my room; the service is truly excellent!
Ike & Home Hotel is worth it! Dalian is worth it! This is a genuine review, and I hope everyone visiting Dalian has good weather and a good mood! I'll definitely come back and stay here again!