Rooms are great and staff generally helpful but the western restaurant was a challenge. Ordering a la carte caused panic and when my sandwich eventually arrived it and the fries were cold. Table was very sticky to touch. Not the standards normally experienced at Shangri-La..
I had a wonderful stay at InterContinental Suzhou, conveniently located near Jinji Lake. The hotel itself was excellent, but what truly stood out was the exceptional service. Gwen at check-in and Cathay from Guest Relations went above and beyond to attend to my needs and ensure everything ran smoothly throughout my stay.
Their professionalism and genuine hospitality made my experience in both the hotel and Suzhou truly enjoyable. This is definitely one of the better InterContinental properties I’ve stayed at, and I would happily return.
โรงแรมใกล้Golden Eagle Shopping Center/Baolong City Square,เหยียนเฉิง41.1% ของนักท่องเที่ยวเลือกพื้นที่นี้
ผผู้เข้าพัก2024.08.15
New hotel, friendly staff but is going to be outdated soon. Bad sound proofing , lots of drunk Chinese people shouting in the corridor at night time.
The breakfast variety is so poor for Europeans. Please teach your staff in the restaurant to cook sunny side up eggs and refill the dishes without reminding.
Overall, it’s not “real Hilton” experience.
โรงแรมใกล้The Ming Palace and Nanjing Museum Area,หนานจิง
ผผู้เข้าพัก2025.11.09
We had a package that needed to be sent via express to another hotel in China. When the delivery needed a local number and someone to receive it, our hotel front desk attendant (Sally) helped us. She immediately took control of the situation and added the delivery company’s WeChat, talked to them on our behalf, paid on our behalf (personally, from her own WeChat! We did reimburse her after), and handled the calls and messages between our delivery company and our next hotel. Our package made it safely and was waiting for us when we got to the next hotel. This was a sentimental gift, and fairly expensive. We were relieved it was handled with utmost care!
Sally is a super star and the customer service at Kempinski hotel is above and beyond!
ผผู้เข้าพักI visited Jiangsu, China on a business trip and planned to spend the weekend exploring the surrounding area. The main reason I chose Suzhou instead of Shanghai was the Kimpton Hotel. I was not disappointed—the quality of service fully met my expectations, and the hotel’s distinctive architecture, unlike anything I have experienced at other hotels, left me deeply impressed.
Although I have stayed at other IHG Group hotels before, the service I received here stood out as truly exceptional. I would especially like to thank Host Cherry, who consistently checked in via chat to ensure I had no inconveniences, as well as the hosts (whose names I regret I cannot recall) who helped with bicycle rentals, confirming train destinations for my trip to Suzhou Station, and recommending dinner options at the restaurant.
Thanks to their warm and attentive service, I had a wonderful stay. If I visit the area again in the future, I would love to return to this hotel.
ผผู้เข้าพักAs an international traveler I felt very welcome. Only one of the receptionists spoke English but we could communicate with a translator app with all of the staff as needed. There were snacks and drinks in the room as well as purified (warm) water and after check in we got evening soup. Breakfast is partially self service and partially served, for which a selection has to be made at the reception the day before. There is a chinese and western breakfast option. The hotel is a beautiful old building with all the most modern facilities you could need. I dare to say the room was nicer in real life than on photos. The area around the hotel is quite busy and the traffic is not ideal but it is very central for the endless shopping streets in the area as well as many of the attractions.
GGreat Traveller💯The lady who checked us in on Day 1 was very good, but the staff did not wear any name tag so I can’t remember her name. We found that she is the only one who was prompt and alert to guests needs. She helped upgrade us to a room that is more handicap friendly, as my husband was on crutches. She also helped us order takeaway using her private mobile phone when the restaurant on site was closed for lunch as we had no china mobile phone number to order take away.
💯The location is great by the lake and near the Tianmu Lake scenic park.
💯Outdoor hot spring staff on duty are attentive and polite. She even instructed the buggy driver to the nearest point to pick us when she noticed that my husband had difficulty walking. However the buggy driver did not pick us from the recommended point as she gave the excuse that her buggy driving skills are not good enough. Therefore we had to walk a longer way to be picked up, which puzzled everyone as there was more than enough space and a road for buggy entry….
❌ Not enough staff, especially at dinner and breakfast. Food is slow to come at dinner even though we pre-ordered. Waited 30 mins and more. Staff are loud clearing the crockery, and had no sense of regard for those still dinning.
❌tour groups arrive in the evening by the bus load. The hotel did not feel premium with the crowd who were very loud.
❌the private hot spring in the room only had a fixed temperature of more than 40 degrees which made it very uncomfortable when the external temperature is more than 30 degrees. The solution was to mix it with cold water via tap, which was very slow and impractical. The hot water needs to be filled up by the staff, and you have to call them.
❌not suitable for those with difficulty walking or elderly. ideal to have your own car.
🤔Overall, I did not feel that I made a good choice with this booking. There are others private hot spring room near Yu Shui hot spring / Bamboo sea area for a better value and premium feel.
🫥I would also caution against the 100 yuan fish coupon - it is a discount coupon to offset about a third of the price of the dish, not a complimentary coupon for a fish head casserole.
I did not receive the welcome gift so I can’t comment. The public hot springs has 4 pools.
EElenaI stayed at the hotel for one night on a business trip. The hotel itself is located on the outskirts of the city, but its standard is excellent. Spacious clean rooms with good repair, excellent bathroom. There is a refrigerator, kettle, tea, coffee - everything that business travelers need. Comfortable bed. Breakfast in the morning is quite good. I will stay here again.
CC. P. LeeI found this hotel by chance after learning that the one where I was originally wanting to book was sold out for my dates. I guess it was luck, because this place is so beautiful and calming. The pictures do not lie! I booked one of their top floor rooms, but I didn't realize that I would be navigating a short but steep step of winding stairs to access it. (Elevators are between the 1st and 2nd floor guest rooms only.) Even as a relatively able person, I still took my time going up and down the steps. The room itself is nothing short of amazing; in addition to the outdoor private tub on the patio, there's also a tea ”alcove,” and also a king-sized bed in a sparsely- but chicly furnished main room. It's a pity I stayed for only two days, and I didn't have the chance to explore their offerings of a sound bath, etc. The staff also brought up some kind of soup concoction on the first night, which was very kind! Breakfast is included, but guest have to go to the building across the path, and take the elevator to the 2nd floor. I tried only the Western breakfast; maybe the Chinese breakfast is more hearty.
Tip #1: When ordering a DiDi or taxi, drop your pin at the hotel's precise location, and not just at the security check at the main entrance. From reading other reviews, I thought that cars not belonging to guest couldn't get in, so I ended up walking with heavy luggage to get to the entrance of the hotel. Fortunately, when I left, I was able to get the DiDi to the hotel parking lot.
Tip #2: Staff possess varying degrees of English levels, but I'd still recommend this place if (like me) you don't speak any Chinese. Make sure to add WeChat and add the hotel's account as a friend; this is the fastest way to contact them during your stay. Staff and I communicated via this method, as well as interpretation apps (Google Translate on my end).
Tip #3: Humble Administrator's Garden is about a 20-25 mn walk south. The closest ”scenic area” is along the Grand Canal, which just over the wall north of the hotel. You'll likely need to take the bus (download Amap) and/or take a DiDi to get to different places.