Dalian Asia Pacific Service Apartment (Former Somerset Harbour Court Dalian)

Decent value for money but only moderately clean and cleaning was very inconsistent - one day bed would be made, another day the bins would be emptied, vacuum cleaning was apparently self-service with the machine living in the hallway. It's great to have a kitchenette, but there were no basics (I would assume previous guests would have left oil, salt, etc). Room was a bit run down with LOTS of spots in the carpet. Sheets were too small for the bed so they kept coming loose.

I love having a kitchenette but next to a very limited (just about adequate) supply of pots and pans and utensils there were no basics (oil, salt, pepper; whatever others leave behind should stay in the room). The room was very gloomy and the carpet was full of spots. Cleaning was very inconsistent and I had to do vacuuming myself??? Vacuum cleaner was in the hallway. One day The bed was made, another day it wasn't. Sometimes I got fresh towels every day (nonsense and bad for the environment), then nothing for 3 days. The bedsheet on the mattress is too smal, meaning it keeps coming loose. Still good value for money though.

Friendly check-in at reception.

Positives - they have apartment suites, which is good for a family. Shower had a mode that was powerful enough for me. There is a big fridge - its filthy, but it exists. Decent location next to better hotels across the street. Negatives - Everything is old and in desperate need of renovation. Everything is also filthy. The room stank of cigarettes. Beds were very hard. Sofa was falling apart and uncomfortable. Carpets had holes in it. The hotel is generally very dark, even the lobby. Its kind of difficult to actually find, because you need to go round the back of the building and then to floor 17 for the lobby. Gym is small and the yoga room advertised in amenities doesnt exist. Staff there said the equipment had been stolen. Gym also stank of cigarettes. and now to the worst part, Breakfast. In all my time staying in hotels, i have never had a breakfast as bad as this one. Nobody else was there and we went around 7:45/8:00, which is usually a busy time for breakfast. there was one very old high chair for our two year-old. But it was yellow with age and/or dirt. The food itself was terrible - chinese food was noodles and some mantou. Everything was dry and flavourless. Western food was a container with bacon and eggs. Salad was 4-5 uncovered bowls on a table. Want a drink? There is a bottle of minutemaid orange juice next to the salad. We left after 2 nights for a cheaper hotel near Xinghai square that was way better. I wouldnt pay a third of the price for this next time

This property is really old, full of smell and mold everywhere, and it is not a non-smoke hotel as advertised. Travelers should definitely avoid this property at all cost.