If you stay here, be sure to see the Panmen Scenic Spot (盘门景区) which is adjacent to the hotel. A gate between the two allows free entrance if you show your room key/give room #. The scenic spot is closed during the evening, but it's still a nice walk around the outside perimeter. Other than that, the hotel is grand in an old style, probably from when the brits were being catered to and has very nice elegant touches. Breakfast buffet was very good (but some items were running out quickly with the # of guests that stay there). Main restaurant (which is where the breakfast buffet is) was very nice for dinner, just be aware that they won't have everything on their menu.
Very nice big hotel with direct access to the Pan Men garden. Good breakfast buffet and friendly staff.
It is very big hotel. It is old but good enough to stay. You can visit great back yard of hotel. That is special point of this hotel.
A unique experience staying at this location. It feels like you're at a Lord's compound. You can visit the public garden out back without paying the entrance fee if you are a guest at the hotel. Breakfast has a wide assortment of food from pastrami to sushi to Chinese fare. The best part for me was the architecture. It looks like it is from the feudal era from outside. Inside has been updated to modern amenities. I'd say it's the best in Suzhou for the experience and sites.
Professional and friendly staff, exceptional breakfast selection (Chinese, American, and European spreads), comfortable and quiet room spaces, and adjacent to a traditional garden which is lovely for morning walks. All staff have training in English and every area of the hotel from the second floor bar to the lobby was beautiful and cozy.
This hotel is remarkable. Nice, quite and got a beautiful huge garden with pagoda! Please make sure you visit the garden while you are here.
A hotel worth the 5 star !
Price is reasonable
Next to a tourist spot and have direct acess to it
Environment is perfect
Food is good !
Definitely worth a stay