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Guest User
Guestroom
Stayed in Apr 2025
Couple
4 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on May 5, 2025
If you want a classic "Shouzhou Garden Hotel" experience with a family feel. this is it!!! The boss himself is doing the gardening, service, even the bell boy task. (he carried our suitcase to the car pick up spot due to May 1 crowds, the shuttle could not drive through :-) The room is beautifully decoed in chinese style furniture, the garden is gorgeous. and the add on free "shouzhou traditional opera, singing and talk show " are performed in the garden, blended in with its beautiul garden setting. only suggestion is do avoid Chines public holiday season, beside tripled hotel cost, the water village at the door step lost a bit atmosphere with shoulder to shoulder tourists:-) But the hotel is top notch!!!
Response from Property: Dear Moke family: Hello! After reading your comment, it is like tasting a cup of Mingqian Longjing tea, with a clear and lingering flavor. I am deeply honored to receive your favor. The garden is designed with "garden living aesthetics" in mind. Every brick and tile inherits the charm of Jiangnan gardens, and every table and desk embodies the style of ancient furniture. The host plants flowers and grass not to show off his position, but his real intention is to "pick chrysanthemums under the eastern fence". As for the occasional appearance of the elegant music of the opera theater in pavilions, it is actually a continuation of the ancients' tradition of elegant gatherings with "a pot of wine among the flowers and singing on the board facing the wind". There are occasional clear sounds of Kunqu opera and Pingtan in the garden, which blend with the sounds of bamboo, rocks and springs, serving as a contemporary urban mountain forest attraction. As you wisely said, the water street in front of the gate does lose some of its "deserted wild ferry" atmosphere during festivals, which may disturb your enjoyment of drinking tea and listening to music. It is recommended to visit orchids in late spring and appreciate osmanthus in mid-autumn. If you come on a free day, you will be able to appreciate the quiet charm of Du Fu's "A clear river flows around the village". I am grateful for your keen eye for identifying this secluded place. When I visit again next time, I will prepare freshly roasted Longjing tea and tell you in detail the stories of the plants and trees in the garden.
TAESONG
Guestroom
Stayed in Apr 2025
Couple
1 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on May 25, 2025
Aman style hotel. Located in the main area. Highly recommended for Suzhou tour.
Response from Property: 尊敬的賓客,您好!感謝您選擇下榻墨客園酒店,並將我們推薦為蘇州之旅的理想之選!我們始終致力於在主城區的繁華中,打造一處靜謐隱奢的旅居空間,讓賓客於城芯之上,亦能感受大隱於市的從容。這份 “強烈推薦” 的信任,既是鼓勵亦是動力。未來我們將繼續以匠心雕琢細節,以温度傳遞服務,讓每一位賓客在蘇州的煙火與詩意之間,皆能尋得屬於自己的旅居答案。期待與您重逢於墨客園,再續江南雅韻!祝您旅途順遂,所至皆安!
ystephie
Guestroom
Stayed in Apr 2024
Couple
9 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on May 9, 2024
Very happy and excited to write this review. I would give 10 stars if possible. This hotel is truly a little treasure. We decided to splurge a little in Suzhou and found this hotel. It’s situated just a few steps from the main attraction street where you will see many people dressed up in hanfu taking pictures and enjoying themselves. This hotel is the only one of its kind where you can stay inside a traditional house with many beautiful gardens. The rooms were spacious, clean and comfortable. The fact that it was so close to the main attractions made it super convenient to go rest up in the middle of the day when it was too hot and too noisy. It’s like having a mini vision of the humble administrators garden privately just for you.
Besides the excellent location and space, the service was also worth raving about. They picked us up timely with their golf cart and carried our heavy luggage🥹. As a foreigner, I wanted to deliver some stuff to the hotel and had input the wrong address… the lady at the friend desk was so proactive and helpful, I was so moved because she even offered to go pick it up from the wrong address I entered. I feel like I’ve never had such a kind and sweet host before anywhere and I just want to express my sincere thanks. 🙏
The breakfast was so plentiful and varied, we not only had more than enough to fill our bellies but our eyes as well because they all so well presented. If you are looking for a special place to stay, this is it!
Response from Property: Dear distinguished guests, hello: Thank you for your five-point like. Moke Garden is a century-old ancient house of the Ming and Qing Dynasties with three roads and five entrances. Based on the authentic classical garden design and repair techniques of Suzhou, in order to restore the architectural style of the Ming and Qing Dynasties garden, it is a private home forest in Suzhou [No. 97] that can be appreciated, toured and lived in. Moke Garden cultivates the garden and creates a heart. Taking the owner's way of doing things as an example, we use traditional Chinese culture to cultivate and create every employee of our employees, and serve every customer. The gardener often says that you have to move yourself before you can move others. We are willing to take good care of a predestined person who comes here as a kind family member, so that we will be very happy and deeply touched by recognition. Welcome to come back often. We will try our best to make the service more meticulous and warm!
Lai Meng
Guestroom
Stayed in Feb 2025
Couple
8 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jun 3, 2025
tip-top service, will definitely come back to stay
Response from Property: 尊敬的賓客,您好!感謝您對墨客園服務的認可!“一流” 二字重若千鈞,既是對我們服務團隊的最高褒獎,更是我們持續精進的動力。園林裏的四季流轉,春日的花影、夏日的蟬鳴、秋日的桂香、冬日的雪韻,皆在等待與您重逢的時刻。下次歸來時,不妨放慢腳步,讓文化管家帶您細品漏窗裏的光影詩畫,或是在水榭邊聽一曲即興評彈,感受更深層的江南雅意。我們始終相信,最好的服務不止於 “滿意”,更在於 “想念”。墨客園的園門永遠為您虛掩,期待以更細膩的關懷、更獨特的體驗,成為您每次來蘇州的 “心之歸處”。祝您萬事勝意,順遂無憂!我們在園中等您,共赴下一場江南之約!
Guest User
Guestroom
Stayed in Jul 2024
Solo traveler
1 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Aug 20, 2024
A jewel! In the palace of a prince, I was treated like a prince.
Response from Property: Moke Garden creates a quiet and elegant space, hidden in the city, flowers and trees landscaping, landscape implications, and hides the good scenery of the entire Jiangnan into the garden. Do not admire the prosperity of the world, only envy the courtyard for self-satisfaction. Thank you for coming! Mokeyuan sincerely looks forward to your visit again. Have a great day!
Huihuizi
Guestroom
Stayed in Jun 2025
Family
9 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jul 13, 2025
The garden-style hotel is located on Pingjiang Road, with a superior geographical location and impeccable environment! Breakfast is a set meal for each person, and there are also exquisite afternoon meals and fruits, and the service is also considerate!!!
The location is excellent, with a subway entrance and convenient access to various attractions. Turn right and 50 meters away is Pingjiang Road, which is convenient for food and shopping. I also walked to Suzhou Museum, Humble Administrator's Garden, and Lion Grove. The hotel has a beautiful environment and the rooms are clean and tidy. I chose Mo Ke Garden to experience the Suzhou garden-style hotel. The cultural butler led the tour and explanation service was great 👍, and there were immersive performances. The breakfast was rich and delicious, the hotel had a strong sense of service, and I felt at home. When I checked out, I was given a souvenir, and they warmly and thoughtfully helped me communicate with the online car-hailing driver who parked in the wrong place, and sent me to the car before leaving. I am grateful to all the staff of Mo Ke Garden.
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Response from Property: Dear guest, hello! Thank you for choosing Mokeyuan Hotel and sharing this warm stay experience with us! We are delighted by your recognition of the hotel's geographical location - Pingjiang Road is just outside the door, and classic landmarks such as Suzhou Museum and Humble Administrator's Garden can be reached on foot. This convenience of "stepping into the painting" is indeed our unique advantage. Fortunately, you have experienced and loved it. I am particularly moved by your affirmation of the garden environment, cultural steward service and immersive performances. We have always been committed to integrating the elegance and cultural heritage of Suzhou-style gardens into every detail. The explanation of the cultural steward also hopes to take guests through time and space to taste the elegance of the thousand-year-old Suzhou. Let you enjoy a rich breakfast in the morning light, and receive souvenirs and intimate farewells when checking out. These are the original intentions of our attentive service. Your "home away from home" is the greatest reward for us. The needs of every guest are the direction of our progress. In the future, we will continue to protect the beauty of this Jiangnan residence with enthusiasm and ingenuity. If you set foot in Suzhou again, Mokeyuan will always be here, waiting for you to return to the garden and talk about the long love of Jiangnan! I wish you all the best and always carry poetry with you!
UUtingyu
Guestroom
Stayed in Apr 2025
Family
9 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on May 21, 2025
I took my kids to Suzhou to visit the gardens. I chose many hotels and finally decided on this one. Considering that it is not far from the museum and the Humble Administrator's Garden, it is located next to Pingjiang Road and is quite unique. It can be seen that the store owner has put a lot of thought into it. The housekeeper helped to send the luggage back and forth and was very responsible. The hotel is relatively close to the Couple Garden. There are not many people in this garden. It is artistic to visit and suitable for couples. The Humble Administrator's Garden is good, but there are too many people. There is Yanlord Cangjie Shopping Mall next to it, and there are many places to eat.
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Response from Property: Dear Mo Ke family:
Hello! Reading your travel notes with the fragrance of ink, it is like unfolding a scroll of Wumen smoke and water - your wisdom in choosing a garden to live in makes me smile.
"I am very pleased to hear that you and your child are traveling in Wuzhong and chose this elegant house to stay. Suzhou gardens are frozen poems, and the guests can choose this quiet place in the bustle, just like finding an inkstone, which can not only be dipped in the ink rhyme of the ancient city, but also convenient for freehand brushwork. This guesthouse on the Pingjiang Road is like a book with exquisite binding. The store owner uses Suzhou craftsmanship as the stitches, and carefully embroiders the hospitality of "warming the tea before the guests arrive" into every detail. The figure of the housekeeper transporting luggage is clearly the continuation of the ancient Suzhou spirit of "although the door is set, it is always open" in the modern era.
I hope that the night rain of this waterside family can wash away the fatigue of the garden for the guests; the pink walls and black tiles that jump into the eyes when opening the window in the morning will become the most vivid enlightenment lesson of Wu culture.
When I visit again in the future, I may talk about the Su style of "watching the clouds go away when I am free".
Guest User
Guestroom
Stayed in Apr 2025
Family
1 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on May 5, 2025
Very satisfied! The service is very good, subway station pick-up, delicious and thoughtful breakfast, intangible cultural performances, antique room decoration, and a cozy small balcony. Fresh and sufficient high-quality seasonal fruits and snacks every day, as well as various beverages (a wide variety of high-priced and high-quality beverages), small and exquisite garden design, excellent location (less than 200 meters away from the super beautiful Couple Garden), and very communicative housekeepers. Everything is perfect, and I will recommend it to friends and colleagues!
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Response from Property: Dear Moke family: Hello! Your praise flows like spring water over bluestone, adding more charm to this small courtyard. Every detail you mentioned has grown into poetry on our plain paper: the shadows of green bamboo at the subway entrance and the soft Wu dialect lingering in the breakfast steamer. The housekeeper has embroidered your figure waiting by the window into the Suzhou embroidery screen - the "classical picture in the heart of a contemporary guest". Thank you for your kindness. It is our greatest pleasure to integrate the local intangible cultural heritage and the scenery of the four seasons into your stay here. Every little happiness that shines in your writing is the reason why we keep sticking to it. Whenever I read the praises flowing from your pen, it is as if I see the morning light shining on the teacup on the small balcony and hear the whispers of the breeze and bamboo leaves in the garden. Not only did you experience our services, but you also understood the story this courtyard wanted to tell. A welcoming light at the subway station, a seasonal flavor hidden in the breakfast, a half-melody in the intangible cultural heritage performance... It is our great honor that every little detail is remembered so tenderly by you. You said "everything is perfect". For us, a soulmate like you is the most beautiful scenery of this journey. I hope that the warmth of this encounter can flow to more people on their journeys through your recommendation. "Every courtyard and every yard is for your elegant guests, every cup of tea and every piece of fruit is always fresh for you." I hope to reunite with you in this world with the breeze and bright moon.
Qilimazaluoshanguojiagongyuanhebayue
Guestroom
Stayed in Apr 2025
Family
3 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on May 4, 2025
If you come to Suzhou to visit the gardens, you might as well be the owner of the garden for a night. The quaint courtyard and room, the caring boss and housekeeper, it is a great experience. It is worth recommending everyone to try it.
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Response from Property: Dear Moke family: Hello! Your "recommendation" is like a pot of tea that is refreshing and fills the garden with the breath of spring. “If I can’t become a hermit, I’d rather be a hermit in the middle; if I become the owner of a garden occasionally, I’d be like a god.” Thank you for understanding our sincerity in inviting you with the breeze and the bright moon here between the pink walls and black tiles. The morning light leaking through the carved windows and the shadows of bamboos lingering in front of the bluestone steps are originally designed for you who understands “borrowing the garden as the owner for a day”. The housekeeper is attentive in picking up dew and making tea, and the boss is warm in lighting the lamp and talking about the past. It is just the most common way of hospitality in Gusu, but I am grateful that you have praised it as "worthy of recommendation". All the flowers and trees in the garden are so happy that they drop a few fragrant petals. We always believe that the true elegance of the Su family lies not in a quick glance, but in the pleasure of living "leaning leisurely on a Hu bed, with thousands of peaks outside Yu Gong Tower". Your true appreciation of this interest will make you the most beautiful connoisseur of the century-old style of this courtyard. If you recall the time we spent under the eaves, we will prepare freshly roasted Biluochun in the mist of Pingjiang Road, waiting for you to come and "share tea, listen to music, and watch the clouds rise".
Taidajie
Guestroom
Stayed in Apr 2025
Family
22 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on May 2, 2025
The hotel is in a great location, with an antique style. Pingjiang Road is just outside the door, making it very convenient for eating, drinking and having fun. The room is large and clean, with good details. It is equipped with Evian mineral water and Nongfu Spring. The breakfast is well matched and rich. The staff is warm and thoughtful. When checking out, they sent homemade snacks, which were delicious. I will come again next time.
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Response from Property: Dear Mokeyuan family: Hello! Your review, which carries the scent of morning dew on Pingjiang Road, warms our hearts after reading it. When you said "quaint", the copper bell on the eaves happened to be hit by the wind - this old house with five courtyards understands the wisdom of hiding in the city the most. When you open the bamboo door, you can smell the aroma of soy milk and fried dough sticks from Pingjiang Road, but when you close the door, you can listen to Kunqu opera water-grinding tunes together with the century-old trees. The packet of snacks you received when you checked out was not the end, but a love letter to Suzhou that we buried in your bag - we hope that when you suddenly remember it one day, the sweetness on your tongue will lead you back. The letter is short but the feelings are deep. When you come to Jiangnan again, we will leave a glass cup with warm Biluochun tea for you by your favorite window of Linshuixuan, and let the sound of spring water and Pingtan weave a dream of the old Gusu for you.
Guest User
Guestroom
Stayed in Mar 2025
Family
5 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Apr 24, 2025
I stayed here when I traveled alone in 2023 and had a very good impression. This time I took my elderly to Yangzhou. In order to let the elderly experience the culture and service of this garden hotel, I specially went to Suzhou to stay for two nights. The elderly was in poor health, so he contacted the store for various matters before coming. As a result, this decision was very correct and the elderly was very satisfied! The detailed service is so good, everything is responsive, and the guests are always considered. The environment, service, and garden culture make the elderly feel that the price of the hotel is very worthwhile! Give full marks, I hope Mo Ke Yuan will do better and better!
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Response from Property: Dear Mokeyuan family: Hello! Reading your letter is like meeting you in person. Reading your trust and entrustment over the past two years, our hearts are filled with indescribable warmth. From the stunning glimpse you got when you visited alone in 2023 to the detour you made today to bring your elders back to revisit the elegance of Suzhou, your deep affection has long surpassed the friendship of ordinary guests - you have entrusted your most precious family to us, and we will treat you with the original intention of protecting the gardens. Knowing that our elders are enjoying peace and security thanks to your careful planning and our tacit cooperation is the greatest compliment to us. You said "everything is granted", we would like to say: it is a deep honor for the people of Mo Ke Yuan to be able to protect the elders' cup of tea and a threshold in the garden at dawn and dusk. We are willing to silently perceive those needs that you have not expressed with the considerate and gentle voice of Wu dialect. When the autumn crabs are fat, if you are willing to come back with your elders, we will prepare warm ginger tea beside the bluestone path, and let the sound of the wheelchair rolling over the fallen leaves become a gentle rhyme in the garden story. The letter is short but the feelings are deep. I only hope that this love for the Jiangnan region that transcends age can forever ring with the wind chimes on the eaves of the Mo Ke Garden. The smile of you and the elders is the "Prosperous Picture of Suzhou" that will never fade in our hearts.
Guest User
Guestroom
Stayed in Mar 2025
Family
2 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Apr 23, 2025
I chose Mo Ke Garden for my long-awaited trip to Suzhou, which satisfied my long-cherished wish to live in a Suzhou-style garden. The environment is really beautiful, and it feels like traveling through time. The front desk lady was very gentle and enthusiastic, responsive to every request, and gave me exquisite gifts. The garden tour explanations and performances were also great. The lady recommended us to watch it at night, and the experience was excellent. I will definitely book this place next time I come!
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6/7
Response from Property: Dear Mokeyuan family: Hello! After reading the Suzhou sentiment flowing in your writing, it seems as if I see the moonlight shining through the flower windows and writing lines of poetry about the meeting of soulmates on the blue brick ground. You said that "being there is like traveling through time", which is exactly the compliment we cherish most - Mo Ke Garden is not just a courtyard, but also a lively cultural theater in the misty water of Wumen. So glad you chose to visit the garden at night! When the Pingtan music starts and the bamboo shadows dance, the rockery and winding water that were noisy during the day will reveal their appearance six hundred years ago in the moonlight, allowing every modern person to find back their original intention of "slowly savoring the worldly life" here. The letter is short but the feelings are deep. I only hope that this garden will always be the mirror image of Jiangnan in your heart. Every bluestone slab you step on will, over time, become your own "Night Tour of the Poet's Garden". Looking forward to seeing you again!
linlaotai
Guestroom
Stayed in Mar 2025
Family
23 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Apr 15, 2025
A family came and booked two rooms at the same time. This review must emphasize the food and service in the restaurant. The Chinese food is absolutely remarkable from the Sichuan taste. The squirrel mandarin fish is very good. The breakfast is delicate and delicious, the pastries are especially good, and the simple porridge can be said to have reached an amazing level. The service staff I came into contact with were always polite and courteous. It can be seen that the service is proactive and friendly from the heart. In one word: very good
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Response from Property: Hello, dear Mo Ke family! Thank you very much for staying in our hotel with your family and leaving such a warm review! 🌿 We are delighted to learn that your family had a satisfying experience from the tip of your tongue to your heart during your stay in the two rooms. The fact that the hotel’s squirrel mandarin fish, delicate pastries and a simple bowl of rice porridge have been recognized by the “Land of Abundance” is a great encouragement to the kitchen team - we will continue to craft every dish with ingenuity, allowing the Jiangnan atmosphere to comfort visitors from all directions. 🍲 Making every guest feel the sincere care "like family" is our hospitality principle. Whether it is the warmth of morning greetings or the careful observation during meals, it all stems from the adherence to this original intention. You said you like traveling and like to slowly experience the local culture and life in a certain place. The housekeeper is looking forward to meeting you again in the depths of the garden when the golden osmanthus is fragrant, and to continue this Jiangnan friendship! I wish you and your family good health and all the best!
Guest User
Guestroom
Stayed in Mar 2025
Business traveler
4 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Apr 7, 2025
A very good Su-style garden hotel, with a good location, beautiful scenery, good service, impeccable.
Good location: in the alley next to Pingjiang Road.
Beautiful scenery: It's really beautiful, as beautiful as in a picture. I stayed in Chunzaitang. The house is antique and warm in the details. The scenery layout outside the house makes me feel like I have my own private garden. The scenic spot Humble Administrator's Garden pales in comparison.
Good service: Especially Xiao Gao at the front desk, not only beautiful, but also very nice and considerate. Prepared my favorite fruit for me, sent me to Kaiming Grand Theater, and arranged for colleagues to send me to the subway station.
Very worth staying.
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Response from Property: Dear Mo Ke family: Thank you for your gift of calligraphy. Your clear and beautiful brushstrokes have outlined the elegance of our museum. Reading it is like seeing a small ink painting in the mist and rain of Pingjiang. It is a blessing for plants and trees to meet a soulmate in "Chun Zai Tang" - the garden scenery you enjoy alone when the moon hangs on the eaves, and the warmth you savor when the bamboo is reflected on the pink wall, are exactly the Jiangnan charm that we cherish most. Xiao Gao and other colleagues will no doubt be delighted to hear these kind words as if they were seeing old friends. All those little things like preparing fresh fruits for you, taking you to the theatre and accompanying you on the journey are what we should do as hosts. Thank you for not giving up and looking at you with such favor. This reminds me of the sentiment in Six Records of a Floating Life: "Common clothes, vegetables and rice, and a happy life". You compared the scenery outside the house to a private garden, which just captured the ingenuity of Wumen garden construction, that is, "a mustard seed contains Mount Sumeru". The winding corridor made of lake rocks in this small space was originally intended to leave distant guests with the artistic conception of "leaning leisurely on a Hu bed, with a thousand peaks outside Yugong Tower". Now that we hear that you have found the true interest in the painting here, we feel that the sounds of the night rain on the banana trees deliberately preserved outside the carved window lattices have found their listeners. Best wishes