The staff proactively upgraded our two rooms (a double and a twin) to a connecting suite (70 sqm, the most expensive room type at the daily rate, equivalent to 1.3 times the total booking price). However, as it was located in the southwest corner of Building B, close to the street, it was quite noisy. Luckily, we were on a high floor, and the window insulation was decent, so it didn't significantly affect our sleep. I'd advise light sleepers to choose carefully.
The fresh air ventilation on the 15th floor was not very effective. The next day, after getting permission from the floor attendant, we kept the south-facing corridor window open (about 15 cm), which slightly improved the air circulation.
From what I observed, the rooms in Building A facing north and in Building B facing east, which overlook the residential area, should be quieter. The hotel might consider clearly indicating this in a compliant way to help travelers with different needs make their choice. After all, the hotel's biggest selling point is its prime location in the city center, near tourist attractions and the subway. This advantage can completely offset shortcomings like room size and environmental noise, and it's worth investing in to cultivate its hard-won reputation and客流 (traffic) (attached photo: nearby competitors seemed to have little business; Confucius Temple was deserted on the morning of National Day).
Perhaps it was due to enhanced service standards for a major holiday, but the breakfast quality during our two-day stay was surprisingly good, for example, using real meat bacon. The service was also very 'InterContinental' – from the supervisor to the wait staff, everyone was warm and attentive. Given that Nanjing is often perceived as a reserved city and most locals are slow to warm up, the feeling of being right at home was particularly outstanding, making the dining experience almost on par with a five-star establishment, turning a mere meal into an enjoyment.
Also, a special thanks to front desk staff QoQ for proactively offering a children's breakfast and for the smooth check-in/check-out process.
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