Taimuting Hotel

In Tongli, Suzhou — a quieter lakeside pocket minutes from the Retreat & Reflection Garden. The hotel sits near DuShu Lake and Baixian Lake and is about 19 km from Suzhou city center; Shanghai Botanical Garden and Jing An Temple are also listed nearby. A compact hotel base for garden visits and lake walks.

Seven air-conditioned rooms with warm, simple décor, minibars, TVs and slippers. Bathrooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries; safes and desks are standard and housekeeping runs daily. Select rooms open to terrace and garden views for a quiet morning.

Two restaurants and a coffee shop on-site, plus limited-hours room service. On-site perks include free self-parking, an elevator for accessibility, laundry service, concierge, and a garden terrace to unwind — wake up to garden-side mornings and easy neighborhood strolls.

Business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby and a 24-hour front desk. Complimentary wireless Internet keeps you connected.

Dine at one of two on-site restaurants or grab a coffee and light bites at the café. Room service is available during limited hours for lazy evenings.