Hotels in New Urban District/ Hanshan Temple, Suzhou

The hotel is near subway lines 1 and 3 and nearby buildings have dining options. There is a good swimming pool and gym on the 6th floor. Staff were helpful and the hotel is very clean. The bar on the top floor offers beautiful nighttime views of the park and mountain and the restaurant on the 1st floor has a very good breakfast.

The hotel is acceptable. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The hotel is older, as evidenced by the carpets, tiles, fixtures, and furniture. However, it is clean. Although we booked rooms on the non-smoking floor, there was unfortunately a strong smell of cigarette smoke. Unfortunately, Apple Pay is not accepted; only cash or physical Visa cards are accepted. Breakfast was okay, but the selection was not as extensive as we had expected. Overall, the stay was okay, but considering it’s the Shangri-La, it was somewhat disappointing.

It really feel like home, this is the best hotel out of the four hotels I stay in the trip. It is value for money for this price, access to shopping, eating & place of attraction is also easy. This will be my only choice now whenever I come to Suzhou again.

Proximity to Metro Station: 10/10 Room lighting: 9/10 Amenities: 10/10 Breakfast: 8/10 Staff Hospitality: 9/10 English speaking staff need to be improved especially at restaurant; it was hard to communicate when you need something during breakfast.

Awesome! Everything was perfect in my stay with my family. I arrived in the evening and was looking for dining options only to realise they serve dinner in the hotel so it was convenient. However, they mostly had sea food options so you can talk to the waitress to advise on other options available. It's also close to shopping malls where you can get restaurants. Checking in was fast and they only required to copy my passport together with my family's and voila! The room was spacious enough and they provided toiletries for occupants. You can be provided with an extra key in case you need. The hotel has a nice theme park indoors for kids, quite convenient for families and also have a swimming pool. They also have a luggage storage service and the front desk are bilingual - speaking English. Overall all was well for the one day stay.

Located near the Shushan Ecological Trail, this pet-friendly hotel offers a pleasant environment with individual villa-style accommodations. The property is quite sprawling, so buggies are needed to get around, and staff are prompt in arranging them. It's too hot in summer, otherwise, strolling around would be very enjoyable. The inner lake is filled with lotus flowers, and there's lush greenery everywhere. There were two downsides. First, the nuisance of mosquitoes in summer. We couldn't find an electronic mosquito repellent in the room, and our child got bitten in the middle of the night, so we had to ask staff to bring one. Second, the hotel's pool changing rooms were quite dirty. They weren't cleaned frequently enough, bathroom towels weren't replenished in time, and the floor was covered in hair and water, which was very unpleasant. We hope for improvement.

Take the children to Suzhou Paradise Water World to play, set a Atour bed room, the hotel front desk Su Xiansu white service is very good, also upgraded the room type for us, continuing the consistent service and quality of Atour. It was late to play at night, and there was a late-night porridge service. It just made the children who had been playing for a day fill their stomachs and went back to the hotel to sleep beautifully. It is also worth mentioning that the book bar on the first floor is also very good. I probably read three books and it was very comfortable. The whole experience is still very good. Next time I go to Suzhou Paradise to play and live here.

Five stars all the way! For this price point and environment, the value for money is absolutely fantastic! I chose this Indigo because I hadn't explored this particular area of Suzhou before; I usually stay around Jinji Lake. The roads near the hotel can get quite congested, especially in the afternoon. From my room, I observed heavy traffic even around 7 PM. Navigating the parking garage can feel a bit like walking a tightrope – it requires a little patience and taking it slow. Of course, this isn't really the hotel's fault. Plus, Longfor Central is right downstairs, offering a huge variety of food options. But wow, on a Saturday evening around 6 PM, there were queues everywhere! It felt even busier than any mall in Shanghai. Regarding parking: there aren't many surface spots, so just navigate straight to the underground garage. Level B3 has dedicated hotel signage. There are barriers for entry and exit. The entry barrier won't lift automatically; you need to press the call button on the left. Exiting doesn't require any prior notification. If the dedicated hotel parking is full, you can use the mall's parking spaces. However, when leaving the mall's parking, you'll need to inform the attendant on the first floor. Follow the signs to the hotel elevators. After reaching the first floor, walk to your right, through the mall, and you'll find the hotel's ground floor entrance. From there, take another elevator up to the 46th-floor lobby. All rooms are located below the 46th floor. The city views are generally similar, but the night view towards Shishan (Lion Hill) is particularly special. As for the room itself, it felt a little compact, with most of the space allocated to the dressing room and bathroom. I found the bathroom very comfortable and spacious! If you're staying with a friend, with the door closed, one person can comfortably shower, take a bath, or use the toilet without disturbing the other. You can leisurely soak in the tub, watch a show, enjoy the high-altitude city view, and take your time without feeling stuffy from the steam. The only minor drawback is that for such a large bathroom, a double vanity would have added an extra touch of luxury. While the room isn't huge (it's 40 square meters, which sometimes feels smaller than other rooms of the same size), it had everything I needed. Lying on the sofa, with the comfortable chairs and table nearby, it was very cozy. Perfect for two people to order some takeout and enjoy a drink in the evening. One slight area for improvement was the toiletries. However, I always bring my own, so it wasn't an issue for me personally. For a room costing over 700 RMB, I think it's absolutely worth it! I'd definitely consider staying here again. Had a great experience overall.

Review of Suzhou Lion Mountain Banyan Tree Advantages Architectural style and environment - Fusion of tradition and modernity: Suzhou Lion Mountain Banyan Tree perfectly integrates the traditional Suzhou garden style with the modern resort concept. It is close to the mountains and lakes, and incorporates the traditional architectural elements of Suzhou in its design. The white walls and black tiles show the gentleness and simplicity of Jiangnan. The community space is rich and varied, and a unique landscape garden is constructed. For example, by drawing on the layout of Suzhou gardens, various small courtyards are used to enclose the staggered courtyards, which is like a garden in the garden of Lion Mountain Park, allowing travelers to experience the charm of Suzhou culture up close. - Beautiful scenery: Travelers can not only enjoy the natural scenery of Lion Mountain, but also enjoy their vacation time in an atmosphere where art and technology blend. The lobby has large floor-to-ceiling windows, with a mirror pool outside the window and Lion Mountain in the distance, like a boat sailing under Lion Mountain; at night, the reflection of the sloped roof buildings built by the water echoes the lights at the bottom of the pool, adding beautiful colors. Supporting facilities and services - Good room experience: There are 11 villa buildings scattered on the upper and lower floors of the hotel, with a total of 60 rooms. The room types are divided into courtyard and other courtyards, and all rooms are equipped with hot springs, one room and one private hot spring, which is very private. The courtyard rooms are basically 60 square meters, and there are also spacious courtyards; the other courtyards are 90 square meters suites with a wide view. Some health rooms are also equipped with special yoga mats, elastic ropes, massage boards and singing bowls, etc., which can be used for healing at any time. - Rich dining: Baiyun Restaurant specializes in Cantonese cuisine, and breakfast is mainly semi-self-service Cantonese tea snacks. The newspaper-style menu is unique, and the open food display table provides a variety of buffet dishes. There are also Cantonese dim sum, porridge, Southeast Asian cuisine, American breakfast and other snacks, which are rich in variety and excellent in quality. The ”Lion Fortune Afternoon Tea” in the lobby lounge is exquisitely presented, the desserts are uniquely shaped, the salty and sweet combinations are diverse, the drinks are large in quantity, and the cost-effectiveness is high. - Cultural activities and cooperation: With the strategic cooperation with cultural and tourism institutions such as Suzhou Museum, the regional cultural and tourism industry has been further enriched, providing hotel guests with more opportunities to learn about local culture. The opening of the hotel has also led to the transformation of Shishan Cultural Plaza, with new commercial brands settling in and rich and diverse cultural activities, providing guests with diversified leisure options. Overall positioning and significance - Improving the quality of the city: As the first settlement of the world-renowned Banyan Tree hotel brand in Suzhou, it carries the prosperity of regional culture. With its unique architectural style and service concept, it has become a new urban landmark connecting Jinji Lake and Shizishan, improving the style and quality of Suzhou. Insufficient aspects With more guests, there are some mistakes in the chaos, and there are some shortcomings in management. I hope to improve management and strengthen emergency measures for large passenger flow.

As a former resident of Suzhou New District, specifically the Shizishan area, this is my go-to hotel whenever I return. Great location for those visiting this specific area for whatever reason. Maybe not so much if you're just visiting Suzhou, generally, as a tourist. But if you want a quieter but more modern area, with good transport links, restaurants, nice scenery, & quite easy access to the mountains, it certainly isn't a bad choice. Not far from a few temples too, including Hanshan.