Holiday Inn Suzhou Huirong Plaza  

In the core of Suzhou’s new city by the city railway, this modern hotel sits adjacent to the central western line and the western elevated highway. You’re minutes from Tiger Hill, Chunshen Lake, Dashi Mountain and Lotus Pond, with shopping like IKEA and Yongwang Mengle City close by.

269 modern, elegant guestrooms with refrigerators, minibars, flat-screen TVs and complimentary wired and wireless Internet. Rooms include safes, desks and private bathrooms with toiletries and hair dryers; wheelchair-accessible units and eco-conscious practices are part of the stay. Family-friendly Travel Bear suites come with kids’ toiletries and play carpets so little ones sleep easy after a day of fun.

Dive into a year-round indoor thermostatic pool and work out in the 4F fitness center. Free on-site self-parking, 24-hour reception, gift shop/newsstand and accessible facilities round out the services. Nearby attractions include a large forest water world and teddy bear-themed farms for family outings.

Complimentary high-speed wired and wireless Internet, a business center and lobby newspapers make this a solid pick for business travelers. 24-hour reception and convenient transport links keep meetings and transfers simple.

An on-site restaurant and a bar/lounge serve satisfying breakfasts and drinks. The hotel offers a special children’s menu, and nearby themed eateries add playful local options for families.