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This is a paradise for families—kids will love the playground, water slide, and children’s pool, plus fun activities like animal encounters. Nestled by Tongli Lake, the hotel offers stunning night views and exquisite Chinese gardens, creating a serene escape. With top-notch amenities like a fitness center, spa, and yoga classes, plus free parking and 24-hour front desk, every detail is covered. Guests rave about the breakfast and lake views, calling it a great value for a relaxing getaway or eco-tourism adventure. Highly recommended!
Discover a hidden gem by the beautiful Yinshan Lake in Suzhou! This hotel boasts panoramic lake views from its stylish rooms, including luxurious suites and family lofts. Unwind at the infinity pool, indulge in spa treatments, or let the kids have fun at the playground. The dining area offers stunning lakeside views, making every meal special. With convenient metro access, it's perfect for both leisure escapes and business trips. A true blend of nature and luxury!
This is a boutique resort hotel full of history and cultural charm, located in the ancient town of Tongli. It was transformed from the century-old Lizze Girls' School, meticulously restored to retain its original grandeur. The hotel offers a rich Blossom House vacation experience, including local welcome tea, ancient town tours, and night exploration activities. It also features facilities and services specially designed for families and pets, making it an ideal choice for everyone. With beautiful lake views, unique designs, and thoughtful service, you can relax and enjoy an unforgettable getaway.
Tucked away in Tongli Ancient Town, this Republic-era style boutique hotel blends history with modern luxury. The 1300㎡ courtyard retains its early 20th-century charm, once home to a Golden Mic Award winner. Rooms feature smart systems, bathtubs, and heated toilets for understated elegance. With family cinema, kids’ pool, and picnic areas, it’s perfect for couples or families. Sip tea in the garden under Jiuyan Bridge’s night views, or enjoy fusion breakfasts. The thoughtful service (even valet parking!) earns its “high-score gem” reputation—every detail whispers care.
Nestled in a millennium-old water town, this boutique hotel is a masterpiece of Suzhou-style gardens. With its elegant architecture and serene ambiance, you’ll feel like stepping back in time. Perfect for family trips—kids will love the play area and home theater. Couples? The river-view rooms with bathtubs and premium sound systems are pure romance. Enjoy tea ceremonies, board games, or savor local delicacies in the garden. Whether you’re with family or friends, this place offers a slice of Jiangnan paradise.
This hotel is perfectly located right next to the subway station, making it super convenient to get around. The design blends traditional Jiangnan water town elements with modern comforts, creating a luxurious yet cozy atmosphere. Rooms feature smart control systems and complimentary beverages, plus there's a fitness center and laundry room for your convenience. Traveling with kids? No problem! The children's play area and family-friendly amenities will keep them entertained. Nearby, you'll find Longhu Tianjie and Wanda Plaza for shopping and dining. Popular attractions like Zhuozheng Garden and Pingjiang Road are just a 25-minute drive away. Ideal for both business and leisure travelers!
This hotel exudes a vibrant California vibe, offering a free-spirited American-style accommodation experience. Located by the scenic East Taihu Lake, it boasts stunning lake views and a serene environment. With free parking and a 24-hour front desk, convenience is guaranteed. The hotel features laundry services and ironing facilities, perfect for both business and leisure travelers. The friendly front desk staff and delicious breakfast add to the charm. Whether for work or a romantic getaway, it’s a high-value choice!
Nestled in the heart of a Jiangnan water town, this heritage resort is a restored mansion from the late Qing Dynasty, preserving the charm of Ming-Qing architecture. With convenient access to Tongli Ancient Town, the hotel offers a private butler service, including aromatherapy and tai chi sessions, immersing you in the essence of Chinese elegance. Enjoy privacy in the courtyards and gardens, or dine at the on-site restaurant and tea house. Rated 4.9/5, it’s the perfect retreat for relaxation and culture.
This hotel seamlessly blends Suzhou-style gardens with modern smart technology, creating a truly unique experience. Located in the historic Tongli Water Town, every corner exudes cultural charm. Enjoy ancient guqin music in the tea room or admire the osmanthus and bamboo in the courtyard, feeling the harmony of tradition and nature. Rooms feature Ming and Song Dynasty aesthetics with smart systems, plus seven themed options like "Morning Window Listening to Qin" and "Spring Sleep Watching Fish." With great breakfast, attentive service, valet parking, and childcare, it's perfect for couples, families, and business travelers.
Dreaming of a stay where traditional gardens blend seamlessly with luxury? This resort adjacent to the 4A-rated Jingsi Garden and just 5 minutes from ancient Tongli Town offers the perfect retreat. Designed with classic Suzhou landscaping, its serene pathways and pavilions transport you to another era. Modern comforts abound: fully-equipped conference halls, international dining options, indoor pool, spa, and even a cigar lounge—ideal for both business trips and family vacations. With attentive service and free parking, it’s a hassle-free gateway to explore Suzhou’s cultural gems.
Tucked away in the heart of Tongli Ancient Town, this boutique B&B wows guests with its private garden and Instagram-worthy minimalist luxe design. Just 20 steps from Jiayin Hall, it’s a perfect spot to capture the stunning night view of Jiuyan Bridge! Rooms blend classic Jiangnan aesthetics with contemporary art, while amenities like tea lounge and BBQ area make it ideal for gatherings. Pet-friendly policies and a kids’ play zone cater to all family members. With super-friendly staff and delicious breakfasts, your Tongli tale starts here!
Tucked away in Tongli Ancient Town, this boutique hotel masterfully blends Jiangnan charm with modern luxury. The renovated heritage building features rooms with star-hotel-grade bedding and smart toilets, while the garden and courtyard whisper centuries of stories. Families love the home theater and kids' amenities, while couples adore soaking in freestanding tubs with river views. With barbecue facilities, bike rentals, and ultra-friendly staff, every detail here is designed to make your stay unforgettable. (P.S. Their pandemic precautions are top-notch!)
Stroll along the cobblestone streets of Tongli Ancient Town, and you'll find this boutique hotel that blends tradition with modernity. Featuring river-view courtyards, a home theater, and a tea room, it's perfect for families or friends looking to unwind. The owner is warm and attentive, the design is unique, and it's even pet-friendly! Enjoy a BBQ in the garden at night or take in the stunning views of Jiuyan Bridge. With top-notch facilities and great value, it's a must-stay for those who love a slow-paced lifestyle!
Tucked away in a millennium-old water town, this homestay captures the essence of Jiangnan's charm. With its classical garden design featuring white walls and black tiles, every corner tells a romantic tale from The Romance of the West Chamber. The quaint rooms include options like tatami spaces and family-friendly suites, perfect for couples or families. Enjoy morning tea in the tea room, admire the Jiuyan Bridge night view, or even try on Kunqu opera costumes for a timeless photoshoot. More than a stay, it’s a soulful retreat.
This hotel is perfect for families or friends traveling together! Just a 5-minute walk to the UNESCO World Heritage site "Tui Si Yuan". The stand-alone courtyard design with landscape terraces and free parking makes it super convenient. Pet-friendly, kids’ play area, and home theater cater to all needs. The owner is warm, facilities are modern, and the great value leaves guests raving!
Want to experience authentic Suzhou charm? This garden inn hidden in Tongli Ancient Town is your perfect choice! The neo-Chinese retro design blends modern comfort with classical elegance, with every detail full of surprises. Stroll through the 3,000+ square meter private garden, with its pine trees, bamboos, and pavilions, as if stepping back in time. The rooms are cozy and spacious, with tatami and lake-view rooms being Instagram hotspots! The friendly owner serves a delicious breakfast, and there’s even a lovely cat to keep you company. Whether it’s a family trip, romantic getaway, or photoshoot, this place has it all. Don’t miss the stunning night view of Jiuyan Bridge!
This hotel is a perfect blend of nature and modernity! Nestled in the Chuihong Scenic Area, it boasts a serene environment with traditional charm, flanked by the ink-painting-like Tongli Ancient Town to the east and the vast Taihu Ecological Park to the west. The majestic Confucius Temple and stunning Chuihong Bridge are just nearby! Enjoy smart rooms with WeChat booking and keyless entry, plus customizable AC and lighting for a truly tech-savvy stay. Parking is a breeze, and you’ll love the football and basketball courts for some fun. With attentive service, a friendly front desk, and great value, it’s a top pick for those seeking the perfect mix of cultural elegance and modern convenience!
Tucked away in Tongli Ancient Town, this boutique hotel is a masterpiece of Suzhou-style garden architecture, blending classical aesthetics with modern comfort. With 13 exquisite rooms overlooking a serene courtyard, it’s a haven of tranquility and elegance. Guests enjoy free entry to the ancient town and complimentary parking with EV charging, perfect for road trips. The hotel offers traditional Suzhou pingtan and Kunqu performances plus craft workshops, immersing you in Chinese culture. If you crave slow living, this is your ideal escape into simplicity and refinement!
This is a boutique B&B that perfectly blends Nordic style with traditional aesthetics, located at the gateway to Tongli Ancient Town. Enjoy a minimalist and refined life in the courtyard with small bridges and flowing water. Bask in the winter sun while savoring a rich latte in the book bar or tea room, or share joyful moments with family and friends in the private cinema. The whole house features underfloor heating, high-quality bedding, and imported toiletries to pamper your journey. With a kids' play area, picnic spot, and pet-friendly policy, it's perfect for family trips. The floor-to-ceiling windows offer a view of the bustling crowd on the stone bridge—this is the charm of Tongli.
Everything you need to know about Gengle Hall
Qin Yuan Xuan • Suzhou Courtyard Inn features "Ting Song Pavilion" rooms with direct views of Gengle Hall's eastern latticed windows and rock formations. Opening the floor-to-ceiling windows reveals a serene pond reflecting tiled eaves, creating a living scroll that changes with seasons—cherry blossoms drift in spring, while maple leaves glow in autumn. Each room includes a private courtyard with an outdoor tea terrace, meticulously maintained by resident gardeners.
Guests may book exclusive photography sessions to capture the interplay of light and shadow between the hall and the room—ideal for capturing traditional Chinese aesthetic moments.
Lan Ting Yi She is the only local inn partnered with Gengle Hall, offering "Gengle Hall Talks" led by certified intangible cultural heritage masters. Daily afternoon sessions explore the hall’s architectural details, inscribed plaques, and Ming Dynasty literary circles. Guides lead guests through winding paths, decoding symbolism behind every carved motif.
The inn also hosts "Handcrafted Ink & Brush Workshops," where visitors can use original woodblock prints from Gengle Hall to create personal keepsakes. All events are limited to 12 guests per session—reserve via HopeGoo to secure your spot.
Jiu Xiang Ji • Su Mansion was once a Qing Dynasty salt merchant’s private villa, just 500 meters from Gengle Hall. The original three-part courtyard layout remains intact, with beams still bearing century-old calligraphy and painted murals. Rooms blend Ming-style furniture with modern comfort, and bedside tables feature vintage photographs and handwritten poetry copies from Gengle Hall.
Monthly "Recreating the Past" evenings include guqin performances in the garden and traditional couplet games, evoking the lifestyle of old-time scholars. Guests receive a limited-edition copy of "Chronicles of Gengle Hall," containing rare historical anecdotes and unpublished blueprints.
Zhen Quan Ju offers a "Morning Garden Ritual" program exclusively for guests, including early access to Gengle Hall before public opening hours. Participants join a traditional garden cleaning ceremony—trimming plum branches, sweeping stone paths, and preparing incense for ancestral rites.
This ritual aligns with seasonal festivals like Qingming, allowing guests to engage in age-old customs such as willow twig placement. Complimentary access to the hotel’s private study enables handwriting practice using original calligraphy samples from the hall.
Book through HopeGoo to receive a custom lantern and a guided dawn walk along the ancient canal.
Ting Yu Lou Boutique Inn features a secluded courtyard tea pavilion accessible only to guests, designed in the style of a classical scholar’s retreat. The space overlooks a miniature rock garden mirroring Gengle Hall’s own layout, with seasonal tea sets curated from local artisans.
Daily tea ceremonies are hosted by trained tea masters who explain the history of each variety—such as Longjing from nearby mountains or aged pu’er from Yunnan. Guests may also participate in "Tea & Calligraphy" sessions, where they write poems on rice paper using ink made from Gengle Hall’s preserved stones.
Reserve via HopeGoo for complimentary access to the night-lit garden tour.
Yun Jian Ju stands out with its "Garden Dialogue" program—a curated series of evening gatherings where guests converse with local historians and poets about Gengle Hall’s legacy. The hotel’s central courtyard features a replica of the hall’s main pavilion, complete with original lattice patterns.
Each guest receives a personalized "Cultural Journey Journal," documenting their visits, sketches, and reflections. The hotel also partners with nearby artisans to offer workshops in silk embroidery, brush painting, and bamboo carving—skills once practiced within the halls themselves.
Exclusive HopeGoo through HopeGoo unlocks access to a hidden garden gallery displaying rare manuscripts and antique tools used in garden construction.
See what other travelers say about Gengle Hall
This has been one of the most satisfying hotel stays I've had in years. From the moment I booked, a staff member reached out proactively to understand my needs—something that instantly set the tone for an exceptional experience. Upon arrival, Xiao Qiu was incredibly helpful, patiently guiding me through room selection and even arranging two connecting rooms that perfectly suited our family. Though the hotel opened in 2004 and shows a bit of age on the outside, the interior is well-maintained and recently renovated last year—no lingering construction smell at all. The rooms are modern, clean, and fully equipped, with standout features like the electric towel warmer that everyone loved. Dining options were excellent too—the breakfast spread was diverse and delicious, and the pool water was crystal clear. The view from Daguanyuan at night was breathtaking, almost worth the trip on its own. One unexpected highlight? Free photography service included in the stay. The three professionally edited photos turned out beautifully, and my family still talk about them. What truly sets this place apart is the staff. Every single person we met—from front desk to housekeeping—was warm, attentive, and genuinely eager to help. Their level of hospitality far exceeded what I’ve experienced at many international luxury chains. Special thanks to Xiao Qiu (Sales), Xiao Wei (Chinese Restaurant), Xiao Yao (Concierge), Wang Zhi (Housekeeping), and all the other friendly faces who made our stay so memorable. If I’m planning another family getaway, there’s no doubt I’ll be back here first.
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