This time when I came to Suzhou, I didn't choose a chain hotel in the bustling city area. Instead, I plunged into the Jinling Nanlin Hotel Suzhou deep in Shiquan Street. Originally, I only wanted it to be close to Wangshi Garden, but unexpectedly gained a travel experience that turned my days into Jiangnan ink paintings.
As soon as the car turned into the alley of the Rolling Embroidery Workshop, the hustle and bustle of the bustling city was gently blocked behind by two wooden doors. When I checked in, the little sister at the front desk heard that it was my first time to Suzhou. She smiled and offered to help me upgrade to the building in the garden. She also specifically reminded me that there were more than 280 ancient trees hidden in the hotel. Don't miss the spray landscape in the courtyard when you walk after dinner. As I dragged my luggage through the corridor, I realized that this was not the typical layout of an ordinary hotel - it was truly 'a garden within a hotel, a shop within a garden'.
A green coverage rate of 53% is not just talk, with mountain tea, red maple, and white magnolia scattered among the white walls and black tiles, rockery embankments surrounded by half a pond of water lilies, and pavilions hidden in layers of greenery. In the evening, I came back from Shiquan Street just in time to open the pressurized spray in the courtyard. The misty mist covered with the fragrance of plants and trees, and the roadside decorations of small animals loomed in the fog. Walking on the flagstone road, I even unconsciously slowed down. You don't have to squeeze into the scenic area, you can immerse yourself in the charm of Su style gardens in the hotel. Wearing a new Chinese style outfit and standing under the corridor to take photos, my friends thought I had secretly entered a niche private garden.
The room is a whopping forty square meters, with elegant decor and no unnecessary fancy facilities. The bedding is soft, and the toiletries are also from high-quality brands. The most considerate thing is that there are connecting corridors between buildings, so during the rainy season in Suzhou, there is no need to be afraid of getting wet. Pushing open the window, you can see the red maple trees in the courtyard. In the morning, you are awakened by the chirping of birds outside the window, without the piercing sound of cars in the city, only the rustling sound of the wind passing through the leaves.
The most surprising thing is its advantageous location. The hotel is in Shiquan Street, a popular online food street. A two-step walk outside is a wide range of Soviet style snacks. You can punch in and enjoy the first Noodles in soup on the way for a walk in the evening. You can even directly order takeout with beautiful tea colors. Ten minutes' walk southeast is Wangshi Garden, and you can visit Nanyuan Hotel diagonally to learn about history. Canglang Pavilion and Yiyuan are also within walking distance, so there is no need to waste time on commuting. You don't have to worry about driving here at all. The hotel has free parking and charging stations. Before leaving, you can scan the code at the front desk and bind your license plate to pass smoothly.
The breakfast restaurant is facing the garden, and there is a lush landscape outside the landing window. There are a wide variety of Chinese and Western dishes, and the topping of Su style noodles is very authentic. I couldn't help eating an extra bowl of noodles for two days. After dinner, I slowly wandered in the garden and could catch a glimpse of Mr. Ye Shengtao's old residence next door from afar. Even the air was filled with the scholarly atmosphere of old Suzhou.
This stay completely shattered my stereotype of old-fashioned hotels. Although some buildings have traces of time, every detail is well maintained, and the staff always greet me with a smile when passing by. They respond quickly to any needs. In the midst of the hustle and bustle of the city center of Suzhou, there is a secluded garden that can be lived in. There is no need to rush or crowd, slow down and blow the wind under the corridor, and look at the clouds by the rockery. This is the most comfortable way to open Suzhou. Next time I come to Suzhou, I will definitely stay at Jinling Nanlin Hotel Suzhou for a few more days.Show more