This new museum opened in 2011 and contains a stunning collection of ancient Chinese art: calligraphy, bronzes, paintings, ceramics, textiles. They've got it all. Each gallery has bilingual signage to provide background about the pieces, though most of the actual pieced don't have English descriptions.

As Confucius lived and taught in Shandong, there's a gallery about his life with artifacts that illuminate his work and the era he lived in.

The museum is large enough to get a full sense of the region's history and culture, without being so immense that it exhausts or overwhelms.

Opened : 2013 Number of rooms: 70 Postcode: 250000

From the Gold Luban Hotel (Jinluban Dajiudian), a ten-minute drive sees guests to the Qianfo Mountain (Qianfo Shan) scenic spot and a 20-minute drive sends them to Ji'nan Railway Station.

Dining outlets include a Chinese restaurant which serves up Huaiyang and New Shangdong cuisines as well as a Western restaurant which caters to the needs of foreign guests. In addition, diners can choose room service.

For those traveling on business, there is a business center and meeting rooms on the premises. For those having free time at hand, there is a teahouse for them to chat with friends and sip a cup of tea.

Covered with Wi-Fi access in public areas, this Ji'nan hotel also provides free parking.

Opened : 2010 Number of rooms: 280 Postcode: 250022

The Shandong Shunhe International Hotel (Shunhe Guoji Jiudian) is a business hotel located on Jingshi Road.

Dining options in this Shandong hotel include an on-site restaurant with 138 private dining rooms with seafood and Cantonese cuisine on the menu. The function hall on the 4th floor is divided into six sections, where meetings, weddings and a variety of other events can be held. The hotel features a brick floor tile design, with the entire dining area being surrounded by water.The Shandong Shunhe International Hotel (Shunhe Guoji Jiudian) is a business hotel located on Jingshi Road.

Dining options in this Shandong hotel include an on-site restaurant with 138 private dining rooms with seafood and Cantonese cuisine on the menu. The function hall on the 4th floor is divided into six sections, where meetings, weddings and a variety of other events can be held. The hotel features a brick floor tile design, with the entire dining area being surrounded by water.

Opened : 2011 Number of rooms: 72 Postcode: 250101

Situated in Jinan Gaoxin Development Zone, near the Olympic Sports Center and the Jinnan International Convention and Conference Center, the Zhuorui Hotel (Zhuorui Jiudian) is a 20-minute drive from the Jinnan’s downtown area. With Jinan Yaoqiang Airport and Jinan Railway Station accessible within 20 and 26 minutes by car, respectively, this hotel offers convenience and comfort.

The hotel provides ticket reservation, room service, free parking and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel ensuring a carefree stay.

The on-site restaurant serves a range of Chinese cuisine including Cantonese, Shandong and Sichuan dishes. For those intending to host large functions and parties, there is a banquet hall which can cater to up to 600 persons.

Well equipped to meet the demands of the business guest, there are modern corporate facilities available which include multi-function meeting rooms and a business center which offers a variety of related services.

Opened : 1998 Number of rooms: 118 Postcode: 250033 Redecorated: 2012

Located in the downtown business center of Jinan the Longdu Hotel is just 3 km (2 mi) from Jin'an Railway Station and 30 minute's drive from Jin'an Airport. Chinese dining options include Shandong, Cantonese, and Sichuan cuisine, while international options include Japanese, Korean and Western, leaving guests with no shortage of choices. For something lighter, the bar and coffee shop make great places to catch up with friends over a beverage. For those travelling on business a selection of meeting rooms as well as a business center are available. Guests at this Jin'an hotel can enjoy in-room Wi-Fi as well as free parking. In their spare time they can visit the fitness center or relax in the sauna.

Opened : 2009 Number of rooms: 206 Postcode: 250100

The Jinan Nishihaitai Hotel (Jinan Nishi Haitai Dajiudian) is located in Jinan's Licheng District.

Various rooms are offered ranging from single room to presidential suite with the usual amenities provided, including bathtub and mini bar. 

Dining options include Chinese and Western cuisines in grand dining halls and 39 private dining rooms of varying luxury. 

Two function halls and five conference rooms of various sizes are provided for business meeting or activities.

Those too busy to go out can still enjoy themselves at the hotel with a deluxe indoor swimming pool, sauna, lobby bar or book store.

The hotel provides airport shuttle service, accepts international credit cards and offers handicap-friendly rooms.

Opened : 2002 Number of rooms: 571 Postcode: 250002

The Jinan Shandong Hotel (Shandong Dasha) is a five star hotel located in the south part of Jinan, near the Thousand Buddha Hill. It enjoys close proximity to a number of transportation hubs, and is about 38 km (24 mi) from the airport, 6 km (3.5 mi) to the railway station and 1.5 km (1 mi) from the city center. 

The hotel has 570 guest rooms and suites. All rooms are equipped with individually controlled central air conditioning, International and Domestic Direct-dial phone, minibar, safe, as well as satellite TV and data port. Rooms for those with disabilities are also available. 

Hotel facilities include laundry, currency exchange, massage services, sauna, Internet access, and parking. There are conference rooms, a business center, bar, restaurant, coffee shop, beauty salon and clinic available, as well as chess and card rooms, bowling alley, simulator golf, billiards room, Ping-Pong facilities, squash court, indoor swimming pool, disco and fitness room.