Hotel Nikko dalian

Wow! Five stars for sure! This is our second time staying here, Courtnay and I. Been awhile since we started seeing each other and thought we might take the weekend to get out and explore, so, why not actually make it a weekend :) that was the first time, the second time (now) is for Ryan's, wife's birthday (Sheri). Ryan and Sheri are American teachers at DAIS, amazing people. Ryan, great musician. Very hard to catch his shows but that was where I met Courtnay!

We are going for dinner at cafe Copenhagen. Great place, are there the first time we came to dalian for the weekend. Saturday nights are live music and salsa.

I don't think we are going anywhere else after that only because Ryan had injured his leg and court is still have horse broken hip problems. The doctor says it's probably soft tissue damage, she will be okay, but until then, I'll gladly be her superman. Sorry, I mean spiderman ;)

Dalian is great, the hotel, Nikko, that we have chosen to claim as our second home :p is great with an unbeatable location. Just down from the hotel (opposite direction of the Russian street) is the nightlife, all the clubs and bars you could probably handle in one night.

Across the street is massage parlours, and convenient stores, traditional Chinese resturants, wet market and cafe Copenhagen. The view at the Nikko varies but the higher up you are the nicer it is to see.

The prices are great for a five star hotel that covers everything except mini bar! This is also a great place/way to stock up  on things for future travels.

Just down the street from the left of the main entrance (next block over) there is a LANN coffee which is similar to the MANN coffee you see in Kaifaqu. It is a great price for coffee and a hearty yet light looking western breakfast. These cafés are so well done up in a green earthy, natural environment style, beautiful place and so worth checking out.

I'll certainly be returning here time and time again :) so spoiled :) and such a romantic atmosphere, certainly magical everytime.

Cheers!

Carm

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