Sofitel Changzhou Hi-Tech District is invested and constructed by Changzhou High-Speed Rail New City Investment, Construction and Development Co., Ltd. and Changzhou High-Tech Group, and is managed by Accor Group. Located in the core area of Changzhou High-Speed Rail New City, the hotel is adjacent to Xinlong Lake Park and close to Xinbei District Government. Guests can enjoy a panoramic view of Xinlong Lake Park from their rooms, walk to Changzhou North Railway Station and Metro Line 1 hub, and reach Benniu International Airport in 20 minutes by car. As a French luxury hotel under Accor Group, it has two pillarless banquet halls (1,500 ㎡ and 900 ㎡), providing diverse spaces for business travelers and leisure guests.
"Although there was a slight hiccup during check-in, both Trip.com and the hotel handled it promptly and appropriately, which is commendable – it's always great when issues are resolved quickly.
I've always been quite fond of Accor hotels, but there aren't many new ones opening in the Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Shanghai region. So, on this trip to Taizhou, I decided to give this one a try. The room itself was basically odor-free, though some parts of the public areas still had a slight smell, and the elevator to the parking lot had a rather strong odor.
Right next door is Wuyue Plaza, which has a Cha Yan Yue Se (bubble tea shop) and is great for browsing and eating. The hotel lobby bar is also good, and the pastry shop is called 'Croissant House,' clearly showing confidence in their croissants. I tried them at breakfast and they were indeed excellent, so I bought a lot more pastries to take home.
The bedding was very comfortable, and the toiletries were Lanvin, though I wasn't a big fan of the scent of the bath products. The floor drain had an intermittent odor.
It's definitely very close to the high-speed train station, which resulted in a bit of noise. However, luckily, the frequency of trains at night isn't high, so it didn't significantly affect my sleep.
Overall, you can tell the hotel is well-managed, and the staff are all very friendly and professional."