[2024 Suzhou Stay] Travel Guide for Scholar Shan Tang Hotel (Updated Dec)
Suzhou Scholars Hotel Pingjiangfu
Suzhou Scholars Hotel Pingjiangfu is located at No. 88 Shantang Street, Gusu District, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province.
History and Culture
The hotel was formerly the Gangzhou Guild Hall, which has a history of more than 330 years. It retains the architectural features of guild halls from the Ming and Qing dynasties and is a model of Ming and Qing guild hall architecture on Shantang Street.
Location and Transportation
- Nearby attractions: The hotel is separated from the ancient street of Shantang by a wall and is close to Suzhou Museum, Humble Administrator's Garden, Lion Grove Garden, and Tiger Hill Scenic Area. It is also close to Shilu Commercial Street.
- Transportation: The hotel is about a 460-meter walk from Exit 1 of Shantang Street Subway Station, 2.19 km from Suzhou Railway Station, and about a 6-minute drive.
Hotel Facilities
- Guestrooms: The guestroom area consists of several villas, each with two floors in a Chinese style. Each bedroom has a separate bathroom, and toiletries are from L'Occitane.
- Dining: There are six Chinese-style private dining rooms. Taoranxuan Chinese Restaurant was rated No. 1 on the Shantang Street Local Cuisine Environment List. Guests can enjoy authentic Suzhou cuisine and Suzhou Pingtan. Breakfast includes Suzhou-style soup noodles with "five-piece" soup base and other specialties.
- Leisure: The hotel has garden landscapes with small bridges, flowing water, pavilions, and towers, as well as a 24-hour book bar transformed from the courtyard of the old mansion.
MERCY GROSS
Shantang Mansion | A Suzhou-style garden hotel hidden in Shantang Street.
|A Suzhou-style garden hotel hidden in Shantang Street. I have to give my boyfriend a big thumbs up this time! He really knows how to choose a hotel! Who would have thought that there would be such a quiet hotel in the bustling Shantang Street~
As soon as I entered the door, I was fascinated by the scenery inside, pavilions, small bridges and flowing water, winding paths leading to secluded spots, every corner is as beautiful as a painting, I really can't help but exclaim the unique beauty of Chinese style
The privacy of the guest room is super good, every decoration is hidden with Chinese romance, the toiletries are also well-known brands, there is also a small living room in the room, the whole room is very complete
Because it happened to be meal time, we also had lunch in the hotel restaurant. The special drunken crab was particularly flavorful, and the black pepper secret beef was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Everything was delicious!
Gastro Globetrotter
Shantang Street, this niche garden, is picturesque! No crowds
Shantang Street, this niche garden, is picturesque! No crowds!
Jiangnan dreams again of misty rain, Shantang steps into seven miles.
When traveling to Suzhou, 'Suzhou's First Famous Street' Shantang Street is a must-visit!
Small bridges and flowing water💦, white walls and black tiles, boats weaving through
The buildings on both sides take you into a Jiangnan dream🍃
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🏠Shantang Shuxiang Mansion:
Discovered a super beautiful garden on Shantang Street
Every step is a scene: flower windows, rockeries, small bridges and flowing water, pavilions and towers...
There is also a mist rising from the water surface
It feels like a private garden of a wealthy family!
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Although it's in a bustling area, the courtyard is very quiet
You can dine and stay🥧
Each room is a standalone building with two floors and a courtyard!
Suzhou-style snacks🥧 and afternoon tea🫖 will be delivered directly to the room👍
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The courtyard of the classical garden is really beautiful! I brought a set of Hanfu and took photos here📷
Every corner is photogenic!
No need to go out and squeeze with the crowd😄 So happy
ChristopherBrooks123*
I stayed at the Bvlgari Hotel Suzhou Shantang Residence, which is exquisite and elegant, and I really like it
Visiting Suzhou Shantang Street, I chose to stay in the scenic area to conveniently avoid the crowds for photography in the morning and evening. The Shantang Residence is the best garden hotel in the area, with a nearby parking lot; navigate to the Baijianlou parking lot. The rooms are villa-type, with two floors separated independently, and include a balcony. Despite being on the bustling Shantang Street, the hotel is very quiet inside.
urania_5164
Suzhou! The Seven-Mile Shantang! Suzhou-style private garden boutique hotel! Awesome!
Shantang Shuxiang Mansion boasts a prime location, designed with the distinctive features of a Suzhou private garden, and an elegant and exquisite layout. It features small bridges over flowing water, pavilions, and towers. With every step, the scenery changes, offering tranquility and comfort.
The hotel rooms are fully equipped with facilities, and comfortable bedding ensures that guests enjoy a sound sleep during their journey.
The hotel also has six dining boxes, one meeting room, a Chinese restaurant, and the Sanwei Bookhouse, among others.
Staying here, you can enjoy the leisurely pleasure of drinking tea and listening to music within the mansion, experiencing the authentic Suzhou lifestyle.
The hotel retains much of its original architectural features, filled with the elegant charm of antiquity. During leisure time, guests can stroll through the hotel courtyard and enjoy the beauty of Suzhou-style scenery.