Nanlin Hotel  

On Shiquan Jie — Suzhou’s famous foodie street — and within easy walking distance of the city center. The hotel sits next to a busy commercial district, perfect for exploring shops and local eats.

Opened in 1957 and refreshed in 2005, Nanlin Hotel blends classic scale with updated rooms. A lush garden with more than 280 trees (camellia, maple, azalea, yulan), rockeries, fountains and pavilions frames the property. Superior rooms and Nanlin suites are in the Shanshui Building; the No.1 (Yuanzhonglou) building features rooms with intelligent toilets and vibration-massage mattresses.

Hit the gym, grab a drink at the lobby bar, or park easily onsite. Concierge, laundry and dry-cleaning services keep things simple. Wake up to garden mornings and stroll the hotel’s planted paths.

Conference hall and a separate function hall are available for meetings and events. An elevator/lift provides easy access to event spaces.

Choose from 11 on-site restaurants. A Western buffet runs on the first floor, while small restaurants on the second floor serve characteristic Suzhou garden-style dishes. A lobby bar rounds out late-night drinks and light bites.