Taodou Peninsula Hotel  

On the shores of Lake Taihu in Yixing’s new central business district, TaoDu Peninsula Hotel sits lakefront with quick access to city and waterfront spots. This CBD hotel pairs business convenience with calming lake views.

Rooms and suites come with flat-screen TVs, mini-bars, safes and Internet access, with fittings varying by category. Expect modern, business-minded décor and lake-facing public spaces that lean sleek and simple.

Take a dip in the swimming pool that overlooks Lake Taihu, work out in the fitness center or unwind in the spa and beauty salon. There’s also a sauna, a lobby lounge and private dining options for intimate gatherings — wake to calm lake vistas each morning.

Multiple function rooms and three ballrooms accommodate conferences and events, plus a conference hall for larger meetings. The on-site business center offers secretarial services like faxing and photocopying, and guestrooms include Internet access; elevators aid accessibility.

On-site restaurants serve Huaiyang and Yixing cuisines, with a bar and lobby lounge for casual drinks. Ten private dining rooms make it easy to host local-flavor meals in a more intimate setting.