Novotel Suzhou Tai Lake Santeh Hotel  

In downtown Suzhou's Wuzhong district, right beside the 5A Taihu Lake Scenic Resort. Roughly 3 km from Lake Tai and a short drive to Mudu Ancient City, Gusong Garden and Shangfang Mountain — perfect for quick escapes and scenic day trips.

This modern spa hotel offers 169 air-conditioned rooms with minibars (some complimentary items), Smart TVs and memory-foam beds dressed in Egyptian cotton. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combos, rainfall showerheads and spring-water baths. On-property extras include a spring park, KTV and chess & card rooms, plus a lobby bar and a ballroom for bigger nights.

Pamper yourself at the full-service spa or unwind in the indoor pool and hot springs. Stay active in the 24-hour fitness center, picnic in the grounds, or kick back in KTV and leisure rooms. Complimentary wired and wireless internet and free self-parking keep things easy. Expect lake breezes and simple comfort.

Meeting-ready with a business center and 5,920 sq ft (550 sqm) of event space, including a ballroom and multi-function meeting rooms. 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and complimentary wired and wireless internet. Free self-parking onsite.

An all-day dining restaurant and a lobby bar serve up relaxed meals and drinks. Buffet breakfast is available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee, and limited-hour room service keeps late nights covered.