Where to Stay in Suzhou: Best Areas & Recommended Hotels in Suzhou

Address: No.333 Sanxiang Road (Sanxiang Lu), Gusu District, Suzhou (苏州姑苏区三香路333号)
Nearby Attractions: Lingering Garden, Shantang Street, Suzhou Museum, Humble Administrator’s Garden, Suzhou Railway Station, Suzhou North Bus Station

Suzhou Castle Scholars Hotel has more than 40 restaurants of different styles and sizes, among which "Xucheng Three Treasures" are the most famous. The hotel is equipped with various room types such as executive floors, deluxe suites, Yayun smart rooms, superior deluxe rooms and disabled rooms for all guests. The decoration is fashionable and the rooms are comfortable. The hotel is also equipped with more than 30 meeting rooms of different sizes, which are suitable for holding various meetings such as training, lectures, product releases, etc.

Address: No.7 Chenjia Lane, Zhouzhuang Town, Kunshan, Suzhou (昆山周庄镇陈家弄7号)

Chunluzhisi Resort Hotel is conveniently located just 12km from Suzhounan Railway Station and 62km from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. With Shen Hall, Shenwansan Former Residence and Double Bridges all within a short distance, there is no shortage of things to do in the area. When guests have some time on their hands they can make use of the onsite facilities. For those driving themselves, parking is provided on site. According to our guests, this hotel provides a very high level of service. For guests traveling with families, this hotel is consistently one of the most popular choices.

Inns in Zhouzhuang

In an ancient town like Zhouzhuang, there are many boutique inns with poetic names and elegant surroundings. The inns are usually in Chinese style and do not have many rooms (usually 10-15 rooms), but each room is well decorated. They are surely not as luxury as the 5-star hotels, but the hosts are friendly and it is like you are staying in a family. Many tourists will choose an inn to have a comfortable stay. Popular inns include Zhengutang (贞固堂), Yizai Qingyun (意在青云), Bishui Yunju (碧水云居), Huanxiangjia (幻想家), Yueshang Zhouzhuang (月上•周庄), Suznian Huaijiu (素年怀旧), etc.

Address: 122 Youjia Lane, Zhuxing Street, Wujiang District, Suzhou (苏州吴江区竹行街尤家弄122号)

Floral Hotel·Yuqingge Hengyuan Hotel is located in the beautiful ancient town of Suzhou water town "Tongli", only one wall away from "Jiayin Hall". It covers a total area of 4 acres, which is divided into guest room area, villa area, dining area, tea room area and courtyard. In the central courtyard, there are rockeries, ponds, pavilions, corridors, small bridges, and ancient wells. The rockery in the courtyard is lined up, the trees have rain and hit the plantains, and the peonies, camellias, peach blossoms, and roses compete for beauty in all seasons; The lotus flowers in the pond are lone show, and the red and white carp shuttle freely, which is a comprehensive homestay hotel with characteristics in the ancient town area of Tongli.

Inns in Tongli

Tongli Ancient Town, like other charming water towns in Suzhou, boasts a variety of boutique inns that offer a warm, personal touch for visitors. These inns typically follow traditional Chinese architectural styles, featuring a serene and simple elegance that captures the town's historic essence. Many travelers opt for these smaller inns to enjoy a peaceful, more authentic stay. Popular inns in Tongli include Yinlubieyuan Qinglantang (苏州隐庐别院·晴澜堂), Yueju · Yueread Tongli Inn (悦居·悦读同里客栈), Riverine Residence Suzhou Tongli (同里璞院·河景庭院酒店), Yinqi River View Design Hotel (苏州隐栖全河景设计酒店), etc.

Address: No.168 Gaoyang Road, Hongkou District, Shanghai (上海虹口区高阳路168号)

The Sunrise On The Bund (Shanghai Waitan Puhua Dajiudian) is centrally located in the heart of The North Bund, opposite to The North Bund Green Land. It is an old Shanghai and European style luxury 5-star hotel, providing 140 luxurious rooms and 11 suites. The hotel features four high-end restaurants including Crystal Café, Tainan Tan-Tsu-Mien seafood restaurant, Sho-u To Japanese restaurant, and Zan teppanyaki. There is also a private club, The Bund Club, and four distinct bars—The Lobby Lounge, Churchill Cigar Bar, La Riva Bar located on the hotel's top floor, and Old Captain Bar renovated from an old villa circa 1932, located on 136 Gaoyang Road.

More Hotels in Shanghai Downtown

Shanghai, as a fascinating metropolis, offers you numerous accommodation choices. If you want to feel the modern charm of Shanghai, you can stay in the downtown area in Huangpu District near the Bund and Nanjing Road. There are 5-star hotels like JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai at Tomorrow Square, Renaissance Shanghai Yu Garden Hotel, Shanghai JC Mandarin Hotel Limited, 4-star hotels such as New World Shanghai Hotel and Xuhui International Executive Suites Shanghai. You can always find a hotel that meets your requirements.

Generally, a classic Suzhou tour takes about 1~2 days. Visiting Suzhou, you can't miss elegant Suzhou gardens, like Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden, Master of the Nets Garden, etc. You can choose one or two of them for a great garden delight. Other must-be-visited sights in Suzhou City include Suzhou No.1 Silk Factory from which you can watch the process of silk making from silkworms to elegant products, Tiger Hill which is known as the first sight in Suzhou, Suzhou Museum which is designed by I. M. Pei and Suzhou's old canalside roads (like Pingjaing Road and Shantang Street), etc. If you like Jiangnan watertowns, you can visit Tongli, Zhouzhuang or Luzhi to have a wonderful time.

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