Hilton Hotels & Resorts Hotels in Nanjing

The hotel is situated right at the mouth of the Outer Qinhuai River, where it flows into the Yangtze. Lush greenery thrives exuberantly in the humid heat; across the river, the memorial hall's red sculptures resemble fireworks erupting from the ground. Spanning the river mouth is a curved rainbow bridge, bustling with runners in the early morning, while electric scooters zip rapidly across it. I also went for a run there. Along the roadside, crape myrtle trees stretched their branches, their tips adorned with clusters of white and pink blossoms, like the outstretched arms of maidens about to toss embroidered silk balls. The wall of Shuren Middle School was completely covered in trumpet vines, which, though not conventionally beautiful, created a vibrant green canvas dotted with fiery orange-red flowers, making for a lively sight. Above the water, several black falcons circled gracefully, their flight remarkably smooth. Under the rainbow bridge, a line of indicator light poles stood, and almost every pole top hosted a hunched, watchful heron, motionless and intently eyeing the activity in the water. Combined with the cyclists and runners, the overall impression was one of summer's vibrant energy.

We booked one night here for our 30 year wedding anniversary. Knowing that it will be a busy tourist destination, we opted for an executive room for quite breakfast experience. What a surprise finding that the lounge was closed on Sunday morning showing a sign ”coming soon”! For the buffet breakfast we had to wait in line to get admitted. It turns out that the line was not due to the lack of available tables, but because the staff did not manage to clean tables in time. The food remains and dishes on the tables next to ours were not cleaned for more than an hour! Staff was definitely not well trained and too low in numbers. It very sad that a celebration of our special day, turned out to be a disappointing experience. Not a good calling card for the Hilton brand and a waste of the extra money paid for executive perks.

The room was clean and comfortable. The hotel boasts a very convenient location, with a subway station entrance just 600 meters away and Wanda Plaza right beside it. Dining options are also readily available. The Anti-Japanese War Victory Memorial Hall is also just a short walk away. The swimming pool water was a comfortable temperature and clean, and the kids thoroughly enjoyed themselves; it wasn't even overly crowded in summer. Overall, a fantastic stay. Moyna was incredibly responsive, addressing any minor issues promptly. Should I return to Nanjing, I would definitely choose to stay at this hotel again.