Crowne Plaza Suzhou is a luxury cruise-themed hotel, adjacent to the beautiful Jinji Lake, via the exit of the Shanghai-Nanjing Expressway Park, along Xiandai Avenue and straight to Xinggang Street. Leisure and entertainment facilities such as the trail around the lake, the Gate of the East, Suzhou Center, Hubin Xintiandi, Ligong Causeway, Suzhou Eye, the International Expo Center, the Cultural and Arts Center, the Olynpic Sports Center are within easy reach.The hotel has elegantly furnished rooms, full of modern atmosphere and cruise elements, with a panoramic view of the garden and lake. Sun Seeker, an all-day dining restaurant that gathers global delicacies, Zhen Hotpot, a seafood restaurant that uses signature spring water pots to restore fresh and authentic flavors, and Prince Restaurant, a Chinese restaurant that inherits the essence of royal chef cooking, present you with mouth-watering excellent food and considerate service. Taste the elegance of tea and the delicacy of afternoon tea at Fragrance tea house, relish the mellowness of wine at Mariana atrium lounge and the moving music of the resident singer. Here are completely different styles of places for you to rest and relax. If you like sports, you can come to the indoor and outdoor swimming pools, enjoy the beautiful view of Jinji Lake while exercising, and there are also well-equipped gymnasiums to choose from.The hotel's thoughtful parent-child facilities and services make your travel with your children easier and more enjoyable. The room can provide children's bathrobes, slippers, toothbrushes and other children's products. The hotel has two indoor and outdoor Kids' Gardens. Inspired by the ocean, the indoor Kids’ Garden - Little Captain Club - brings extra delight and enjoyment to the time when family members come together for a vacation.
"The package price on Trip.com was really a great deal. We booked it in advance for our 24th anniversary and stayed for two nights. We happened to be there during a typhoon, so it rained constantly, but thankfully the hotel had everything we needed for food, drinks, and entertainment, so we weren't bored staying indoors. On the first day, we checked into the 'Captain's Suite' on the sixth floor. The facilities were a bit old, but the panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows offered breathtaking views. The bedding felt a little damp. On the second day, the rain was so heavy that water seeped into the room from the deck area. The hotel upgraded us to the 'Navigator Grand Suite' on the eighth floor. The facilities there were newer and well-equipped, making for a much more comfortable stay than the 'Captain's Suite', and the bedding was dry. The breakfast on the first floor was packed every morning, and the variety of dishes was quite good, appealing to most palates.
We also checked out the afternoon tea at the lobby lounge. It was beautifully presented, but the cakes weren't very tasty. It was good for taking photos and passing the time, though.
The executive lounge on the seventh floor only offered soft drinks and alcohol during the day. However, during dinner hours, there were hot dishes, snacks, and cakes, although the selection wasn't extensive.
Overall, the hotel is a flagship Crown Plaza, so it's quite large and has a clear locational advantage. It's just a bit older now, which is to be expected given its age."