Scholars Hotel Properties in Suzhou

This hot springs resort on the far side of Suzhou from Shanghai depicts itself honestly in the photos...and they were very kid friendly. My children had a great time in the various pools and the restaurant/lobby staff were very accommodating. I have already recommended this place to two friends with small children. The hot springs aren't open until the afternoon though, so you won't get a dip in the morning before you check out. I'd recommend getting to the hotel close to check-in time or a little before to maximize time enjoying the pools. The breakfast was big, but mostly Chinese dishes. The area around the hotel has an eco village but it is mostly vendors and roads with cars and bikes flying past...a safety concern when traveling with kids. We didn't get a great feeling of nature here, although we did find one pathway up the nearby mountain which was fun.

The hotel is only 40-50 meters from the subway station No. 2. It is a hotel with a strong cultural atmosphere, clean facilities, good front desk service, and free souvenirs when checking out. It is recommended to order only Aozao noodles for meals on the second floor. Other stir-fried dishes are not recommended, especially red willow mutton skewers. The 38 three skewers are like the messy skewers fried by the street stalls. I threw them all away after taking a bite.

Great experience, this is my second time staying in this brand chain hotel. The facilities are consistent in style, the details are handled with extra points, and the environment fits the theme. The room is equipped with various types of books, which is suitable for people who love reading!

I made a last-minute decision and chose Book Realm (Shuxiang Shijia), mainly because it's only 2km in a straight line from Jinji Lake, so getting in and out is easy with no traffic jams. Parking is convenient, and the hotel is located within a park with three slow charging stations right at the entrance. In the lobby, they have a Guqin, Go, and Chinese Chess for guests to relax with, and they offer chrysanthemum and black tea, as well as exclusive souvenirs from the Suzhou Museum. The front desk staff were very attentive, providing welcome fruits upon check-in, and there's a laundry room on the 6th floor. The attention to detail is impressive, and the room isn't small, even featuring a small table with two chairs. The only minor issue was that the air conditioning was a bit old and noisy. Overall, excellent value for money! Highly recommended!

I stayed for two nights with my family. The service was excellent, and all the employees were warm-hearted and helpful. The breakfast was decent, and the decorations and atmosphere inside the hotel were pleasant. I would certainly recommend this hotel to anyone.

This is my second stay. The hotel is conveniently located. The hotel is old. The service attitude is very good. It is clean and hygienic. The bath towel is too old and has a musty smell. The toilet seat in room 5026 is not firm. I hope it will be better if it is improved. When I checked out, the lady gave me a hotel comb as a gift. It was very thoughtful. Thank you!