Hotel berhampiran Lion Woods, Suzhou

The hotel is located in the old location of Suzhou so the surrounding areas are all full of cultural experiences. The location is ideal for visiting several gardens such as The Couple's Retreat Garden, Lion Grove Garden, and Humble Administrator's Garden (all within walking distance). However, it is a bit difficult to reach by car, as you would have to cross a small bridge and go over slightly rough roads (not ideal for multiple luggage, especially large ones). The hotel breakfast is soup noodles, with 8 different options, and it comes with a dessert (mung bean cake, a local specialty). It does get a bit tiring and repetitive once you eat it for a long time though. But, there are plenty of other alternative options up and down the street the hotel is located in. Various food stalls, restaurants, and even bakeries are all located within walking distance. The hotel also provides a ticketed experience to a local activity known as 评弹, a type of operatic singing famous for its soothing sound and tendency to invoke sleepiness. The hotel rooms are neat and kept clean with no odor. Throughout the hotel, a pleasing scent was smelled and it seems that one could buy the same scent from one of the various stalls open on the street. The bathroom amenities include: hair dryer, bath robes, toothbrushes, a vanity set, razor, and a comb (along with another item that slipped my mind). The toilet is automated and has a heated seat. Unfortunately, the showers are a bit difficult to use (low water pressure and difficulty in setting temperature). There are three settings for the shower: overhead, handheld, and spout. The rooms that we ordered (two single beds) included a sitting room furnished with a rocking chair and a mini fridge (drinks inside have to be paid for). The water bottles placed outside the fridge and the snacks on the table are complimentary and free of charge. The hotel also has a laundry machine that both washes and dries the clothes. Sadly, it doesn't properly dry clothes if more than 1.5 sets of clothing are placed inside. Drying racks and clothing hangers are provided for such scenarios. Laundry baskets were also provided. The hotel does not have elevators, given the antiquity of the neighborhood, so heavy luggage and suitcases have to be carried by hand up the stairs. The hotel staff were friendly and extremely helpful with anything we needed. We had a total of 8 suitcases (5 checked and 3 carry-ons) and the staff (overnight as we checked in at around 12 AM) voluntarily led us to the room and helped carry our bags up. When we ran into a problem with the laundry machine, the staff helped clear up the misunderstanding. Attached are photos of the lobby (picture of the table with the tea sets), the hotel room that was booked (the other room looked the same, just mirrored placement), the sitting room, and complimentary food that was provided.

Pengalaman saya di Indigo Suzhou Jinji Lake memang di luar jangkaan! Hotel ini terletak di lokasi utama Tasik Jinji, bersebelahan dengan Ferris Wheel 'Eye of Suzhou' dan Muzium Seni Kontemporari. Ia boleh diakses terus dengan metro, dan dalam jarak berjalan kaki ke Eslite Bookstore dan Yuanrong Commercial Plaza, menjadikan ia sangat mudah untuk berjalan-jalan, makan, dan bersiar-siar. Reka bentuk keseluruhannya menggabungkan daya tarikan Jiangnan Suzhou dengan trend moden, mewujudkan suasana yang menakjubkan, dan kawasan awamnya sangat 'instagrammable'. Bilik-biliknya luas, dengan perkakasan yang serba baharu, dilengkapi dengan pengering rambut Dyson dan peralatan mandian berkualiti tinggi. Minibar percuma untuk pusingan pertama adalah sentuhan yang sangat baik. Kakitangan mesra dan penuh perhatian, bertindak balas dengan pantas. Sarapan pagi menawarkan pelbagai pilihan dengan rasa yang enak, dan kemudahan seperti kolam renang yang dipanaskan dan gimnasium juga tersedia. Berjalan-jalan di tepi tasik pada waktu malam, menikmati pemandangan tasik dan lampu kota, sangat menyenangkan. Ia sesuai untuk kedua-dua perjalanan dan percutian singkat. Saya pasti akan memilih tempat ini lagi apabila saya datang ke Suzhou pada masa akan datang~~

The location is one of the best parts of this hotel. It is just a short walk to Pingjiang Road, which is great if you want to enjoy the canal view and explore the area before it gets too crowded. It is also very close to Guanqian Street, the main shopping district in Suzhou, where you can find street food, shops, and fashion stores. For sightseeing and convenience, the location worked very well for us. The room itself was comfortable, especially the bed. However, the space is a little small if you are travelling with two 24-inch luggage bags, as there is no proper luggage opening area and we had to open our bags on the floor. We stayed on Floor 2. When we first entered the room, there was a heavy pee smell coming from the bath area drain. We were too tired to request a room change, so we let the water run for a while and thankfully it helped to clear the smell. After that, the overall cleanliness was acceptable. The staff were very kind and helpful. We arrived during very hot weather, and they checked us in quickly so we could rest. Since there is no lift in the hotel, the staff helped carry our luggage up and down the stairs during check-in and check-out, which we really appreciated. The hotel also provides free snacks, coffee, tea, and lime plum tea. They even gave us a cute fridge magnet as a souvenir, which was a nice touch. One thing to note is that taxis cannot stop directly in front of the hotel. You will need to walk about 5 minutes to the main street to get a taxi. For travellers with heavy luggage, I strongly recommend taking Exit 4 instead of Exit 5 from the metro station, as Exit 4 has a lift.

I had a great stay! The front desk staff were extremely helpful and welcoming. The breakfast was not only delicious but also nicely presented. The atmosphere of the place was very comfortable and relaxing.

Excellent new hotel by the lake and very near Suzhou Theatre. Well refurbished rooms and good breakfast spread offering mix of local and international cuisine. Especially like the Suzhou noodles offered as part of breakfast. Well trained staff too. Thank you for the comfortable stay.

Kemudahan: Peralatannya sangat baik dan pintar. Mod pancuran mandian hutan hujan tropika sudah memadai. Ia hebat dan mempunyai tekanan air yang mencukupi. Kebersihan: Bersih dan baik. Persekitaran: Gaya Jepun yang elegan. Perkhidmatan: Sangat baik dan bertimbang rasa. Abang dan kakak meja depan mempunyai rasa perkhidmatan yang baik. Minum petang layan diri untuk dua orang: Lokasi yang bagus di Shilu Pedestrian Street.

We stayed 1 night in this lovely hotel on a Sunday night. We managed to check in early at 1 pm and was upgraded from the 30 sqm king room we booked to a larger 41 sqm room. The room is new and used lovely bath amenities, an Australian hotel brand. Our stay came with a set dinner for 2 persons and the food was delicious. The pricing in the hotel restaurant is similar or cheaper than any other regular Chinese restaurant outside. We paid the next day at lunch time to eat Chinese food at the hotel again as the restaurant environment is nice and service is good. They have a very well equipped gym which unfortunately we did not have time to use during our 24 hour stay. Our room rate included breakfast and the selection was generous, the only negative would be the coffee beans they used are too acidic but that’s a personal preference. The location of the hotel is slightly to 1 side of the Suzhou old city but some sights like 网师园 are walking distance. Suzhou city is actually quite spread out, no one location is best for sightseeing. The great thing is didi only cost less than RMB10 per ride from this hotel so it is still very convenient. I would not bother with the Suzhou subway, it is not as convenient as the one in Shanghai. Oh yes, the cable TV have english programming which is nice for a hotel in China. I believe this Artyzen Habitat brand is managed by the Macau Shun Tak group. Will stay here again for good value and service. 这个酒店非常好，值得回来再住。五星级的设施，四星级的价钱。

The location of the Inn was brilliant(almosy right in the centre of the tongli ancient town)and the staff was very friendly. The beds were very comfortable. Only downside was that the AC had a very humid smell to it and it would leak on the floor sometimes. I also don't think the images showed that the shower was open for the whole bathroom, I wish it was specified before but it was managable. Other than this no complaints! My stay was pleasant.

I arrived in pouring rain. I thought I could walk to my hotel but it was impossible in the downpour. I didn’t want to bother any hotel owner.   I didn’t and still don’t  have an eSIM that can make local  call but thanks to Trip.com, there is a link that I could call the owner for free.  I didn’t advise the owners my arrival time so they were off running errands.  I called the owner to pick me up and thankfully he answered. He was busy but gracious enough to turn around and picked me up. It knew Zhouhuang requires a ticket but I didn’t know that no cars, nor motorcycles, nor bicycles are allowed. Without him I would have arrived the hotel easily.  I always like to meet the owners instead of employees . They were very helpful and answered all my questions. They are honest people who dedicate their  blood and sweat to their business. The owner even offered to walk me to the bus stop  to Suzhou which was my next destination.  This  operates two hotels with 9 in one and 6 in the other. The one that I stayed in with 9 rooms is in a  lively and busy area . Just outside the hotel is a restaurant and there are plenty of places to eat. Inside the hotel is a peaceful oasis where you won’t hear any noise. The location is the best. The other hotel is in a quieter neighborhood a few minutes away. Each of the 15 rooms has it’s own personality, is different and has its distinctive decoration. The owners said they decorated them themselves. I love the decoration and especially the lighting.  After you reserve a room, be sure to contact the owner for the exact address in case you want to arrive on your own. I think it is best to request the owner to take you there because he/she will lead you to the ticket booth to buy tickets. There are a number of bridges so heavy big luggages can be a bit of a challenge .  If you arrive after 5 pm, you can enter free of charge as no one is there to check your ticket. . But once you are inside, and if you choose to leave the area after 8 or 9 am until 5 pm, you have to pay to come back in. You can buy a one day or in my case 3 days pass.  Do check with the owner for up to date information.  The room was quite clean. There were hot water all the time. There were other guests during my stay but they were not noisy at all. I barely heard them. I slept very well during my 3 nights there.  Zhouhuang is really beautiful. There are many canals, bridges, boat rides, good food of all kinds. I had some of the best meals there. In fact , I ate in the same restaurant that serves dumpling twice. One night I had grill (BBQ) meat just outside the entrance for 4 yuans. .  There is decent size supermarket just outside the turnstile and not too far away is a much bigger supermarket. It was there where I bought half a Peking duck for only 32 yuans . The seller sliced the meat and separated the meat from  the bones. The bones he fried so it was crunchy.  It was delicious. There is a theater that offers performances. The night view is great. If you step out your room, you will be overwhelmed in a good sense by the exciting surroundings.  This hotel definitely is one of the best that I have ever stayed in. Look at the beautiful pictures and find one that you like.  I stayed only 3 nights and one of those days I went to Tongli. In my opinion, one should spend at least 2 to 3 full days in  Zhouhuang (and especially this hotel ) savor the ambience. I don’t think Tongli is worth the time because it was twice as expensive and there are not that many canals and boat rides. It is much quieter and has fewer things to see. . The worst is that the sightseeing places require you to show your ticket. After 2 places, I lost mine ticket and I  couldn’t get in the rest of the places. It is unnecessary to require proof of entrance because you can’t enter the area without a ticket. 

1. **服務周到，賓至如歸** 這次入住體驗非常棒！公寓工作人員的服務態度特別好，從入住到退房，每一個環節都讓人感到貼心。前台小姐姐熱情又耐心，還主動幫我升級了房型，房間視野超好，真的非常感謝！ 2. **房間乾淨舒適，設施齊全** 房間打掃得非常乾淨，床品柔軟舒適，睡得很香。浴室也很寬敞，熱水充足，洗浴用品質量不錯。細節做得很到位，住得很舒心。 4. **位置便利，周邊配套齊全** 酒店地理位置很好，附近有商場和地鐵站，出行非常方便。晚上還可以在周邊散步，感受城市的夜景，整體氛圍很放鬆。 5. **性價比高，推薦入住** 這次入住感覺物超所值，無論是房間設施還是服務質量都很滿意。下次來這個城市還會選擇這家酒店，也會推薦給朋友！