Starway motel now star inn is a good value hotel. I arrived very early due to train schedule. But the staff had my room ready and offered to check me in very early(about 8:30am. Room was on third floor but facing courtyard and ocean. Third building getting a worn on the edges. but room was very clean. Hotel said that they were starting to remodel rooms. mine had new Flat screen TV and lamps, bed and remodeled bath. Hotel itself is older but still comfortable. Travel guides put it closer to downtown, but it is a ways out,(not a problem with Qingdao's taxis). Ate breakfast there daily. Buffet is 100% chinese but always had plenty of food and good selection. Staff had decent english skills with at least one person with better skills every shift. Staff was excellant in helping to arrange taxis and provide directions. Lobby has Internet for guest use. A bit slow at times. But staff would offer to let me use computer in office if needed.
