The five-star Dalian Shangri-La Hotel (Dalian Xianggelila Dafandian) is conveniently located in downtown Dalian, close to major shopping centers and department stores, a short drive from the popular South Beach area and just 20 minutes from the Dalian International Airport. The hotel's 550 rooms all feature international-direct-dial telephones, voice mail, satellite TV, mini-bars, in-room coffee and tea, electronic safes and internet access, as well as 24-hour room service. Known for its quality business and conference facilities, the Shangri-La houses a 2,000-seat ballroom and 16 mutli-function rooms, all equipped with state of the art audio-visual, lighting and simultaneous translation equipment. The 24-hour business center also provides full secretarial, translation, administrative and courier services. Recreational facilities include indoor swimming pool, health club, gymnasium, aerobics room, sauna, steam bath, Jacuzzi, massage room, indoor/outdoor tennis courts, hairdressing and a beauty salon. The Shangri-La hotel also offers a gift shop, shopping arcade, clinic and a wide variety of excellent restaurants serving Western and Asian cuisine.