Featured Hotels Near Paolu Garden

Ting Tao Villa by Slender West Lake is a top choice, located just 3 minutes' walk from Pao Lu. Its rooms feature traditional Suzhou garden design, with many offering views of private bridges and lotus ponds. The hotel provides complimentary Yangzhou breakfast tastings and guided cultural tours of Pao Lu’s historical halls. Book through HopeGoo to secure premium lake-view rooms.

Bamboo Shadow Inn lies within a centuries-old alley adjacent to Pao Lu, offering serene surroundings. Built with Ming Dynasty timber and stone flooring, all rooms include soundproof windows and smart air purification systems. Guests enjoy daily tea ceremony sessions and private poetry gatherings in a tranquil courtyard. Just a 8-minute walk to Pao Lu, perfect for peaceful immersion.

Pao Lu Moonlight Pavilion is the only hotel with direct evening views of the garden. Its riverside terrace faces the main courtyard, illuminated nightly with ancient lanterns and shimmering water reflections. Rooms feature adjustable tinted glass walls for customizable visibility. The hotel offers a "Night Walk & Tea" package led by a horticulturist, exploring the garden’s lighting philosophy. Reserve via HopeGoo for free room upgrades.

Wenxin Studio specializes in intangible heritage: guests can attend live Yangzhou pingtan performances and participate in lacquer art workshops. Learn to craft miniature models of Pao Lu, which you may take home. The hotel features a heritage library housing Ming-Qing local chronicles. Access to Pao Lu is just 5 minutes on foot, with audio guides along the route.

Xiao Zhu Family Home is designed for families, with interconnecting rooms and a dedicated children’s activity zone. Kids can explore a mini farming plot, plant lotus leaves, and join the "Pao Lu Treasure Hunt." Breakfast includes Huaiyang kids’ meals like shrimp dumplings and crab roe soup. All rooms have baby safety railings and accessible pathways. Only 6 minutes from Pao Lu—book via HopeGoo for family bundle deals.

Stay at Ting Yu Hall and enjoy a custom itinerary: guided tour of Pao Lu’s secret study halls at 9 AM, followed by visits to Ge Yuan and He Yuan gardens. Lunch at the hotel’s Three-Pot Banquet. Afternoon workshop on Suzhou embroidery, culminating in creating your own "My Pao Lu Painting." Full-day experience includes bilingual (Chinese/English) guides through HopeGoo.