Boutique Hotels in Jiangsu, China

We stayed in a balcony room for two nights, it's a nice fourth floor room overlooking a chinese garden. The hotel situated adjacent to Panmen Garden, it's a big and beautiful chinese garden which is free to enter for hotel guests. The hotel layout is like chinese a huge chinese temple complexs and beautiful as well. Recommended

Stayed here during the Qingming Festival long weekend. Pros: The gym is fantastic, very well-equipped, and not too crowded, which made for a great experience. The pool wasn't busy in the afternoon either. It's not huge but has separate lanes for kids and adults. The breakfast is also top-notch, though it only runs until 10:30 AM even on holidays. The ingredients are fresh, and there's a wide variety of dishes, including plenty of Nanjing specialties. Many of the breakfast stations offer freshly prepared food, and the taste and quality are excellent. They even had Qingtuan (green rice balls), popcorn, and cotton candy. Despite being very busy during the holiday, everything was well-organized. Upon check-out, they even gave us butterfly pastry as a souvenir. Cons: The room's hardware maintenance is a bit lacking. The room door was slightly warped, making it difficult to lock. The safe door wouldn't close once opened. The bathroom door hinge was also a bit warped, so it didn't close properly, causing some water to leak during showers. After showering, the shower head stopped dripping, but the drain kept dripping constantly, making noise. The toiletries were placed quite high up, which isn't ideal for shorter people. Overall, the hotel really needs to work on its room hardware maintenance; everything else was quite good.

I stayed at this hotel for my birthday and had such a great experience. They upgraded me to a suite, which was clean, beautiful and incredibly spacious. When I arrived, they had a thoughtful birthday setup waiting for me, complete with a cake and a sweet “Happy Birthday” display, which I truly appreciated. They also gave me lovely souvenirs from the city, which was such a nice touch. The staff were warm, helpful and always ready to assist. Breakfast was included and offered a good variety of Western options. The view from the room was amazing and made the stay even more special. The location is also very convenient, right next to a plaza with plenty of food options to choose from. I would absolutely stay here again.

This hotel's location is absolutely fantastic! It's right at the entrance of Dongguan Street and next to the bus station, making it super convenient to get anywhere. The Ancient Canal boat tours are just across the street. We felt the hotel's great service even before we arrived, as they proactively communicated about our arrival time. When we did get there, the staff were so warm and attentive. Our room package included afternoon tea and breakfast, both of which were excellent. They even provided complimentary fruit and offered late-night snacks. The room itself was clean and comfortable. Despite being right by a bustling area, the room was very quiet, and they even provided earplugs, so I slept wonderfully. I'll definitely be back to this hotel on my next trip to Yangzhou!

Towards the end of my holiday, I chose the tallest hotel in Nanjing. The hotel provided a room on the 67th floor with a view of Xuanwu Lake and Zijin Mountain. The most striking feature inside was the large circular bathtub. Before this, I had already traveled to Shanghai during my third year of junior high school, dealing with work all the way, and was quite tired. For dinner and breakfast, I opted to dine at the hotel. Dinner was at the Summit restaurant on the 76th-77th floors, mainly featuring Huaiyang and fusion cuisine. It wasn't as salty as typical Nanjing dishes, and the cold dish with scampi was a highlight. The restaurant's main hall faces south towards Xinjiekou. Breakfast was at the coffee bar on the 45th floor, available from 9 AM to 7 PM. You could access the observation deck with your room card, which offered views to the north: Zijin Mountain, Jiming Temple, Xuanwu Lake, and the TV tower. The duck blood vermicelli soup and baked flatbread were very Nanjing in the breakfast spread, and the rest was typical InterContinental – very rich and varied. My only minor gripe was that the fruit station didn't have the cucumber sticks and juice often found at the Shanghai InterContinental; I had to get a bowl of cucumber slices from the salad bar. I visited the independently operated heated pool and gym after dinner, but it was quite crowded due to Chinese New Year, so it wasn't particularly enjoyable. I then explored the mall next door, which was pretty much as described by Nanjing local media. The only new development is that Sunrise Duty Free is setting up shop on the first floor and is currently under renovation. In a nutshell, my review of the hotel is: Majestic and awe-inspiring! Facilities: Everything you could need. Hygiene: Clean and tidy. Environment: A unique experience. Even with a strong gale outside at night, there was no howling sound once the ventilation windows were sealed. However, before 9 PM, you could hear outdoor loudspeakers from the nearby park or square, which was unavoidable – the entire city acts like a giant amplifier. Service: Warm and thoughtful, with appropriate boundaries, which I personally find more important.

This hotel is super conveniently located right near Pingjiang Road and Guanqian Street, just a few minutes' walk to attractions, and the subway is really close too. The hotel is fully smart and incredibly convenient; you can check in with facial recognition, and control the lights and curtains with voice commands. The room was clean and comfortable, and the zero-pressure mattress made for a great night's sleep. The front desk staff were very friendly and attentive to details. Highly recommended!

Good hotel, located next to the railway station. It has comfortable rooms, tasty breakfast and professional staff.

I stayed in Yangzhou for two nights, and my impression of the hotel and the city is quite similar: a mix of good and bad. First, there was no welcome reception. The male front desk staff, even when there was no one checking in, didn't look up or greet me. It felt like he was waiting for me to approach him eagerly, without even a simple ”hello.” He didn't offer any information about the hotel facilities or guest benefits. I had to ask where the elevators were after checking in, and even then, his directions weren't clear. I even had to call the next morning to ask where breakfast was served, and the executive lounge was never even mentioned. Furthermore, I had pre-booked dinner at Xiang Palace for 7:30 PM. I arrived at 7:25 PM, and a female receptionist sharply scolded me, saying, ”We called you three times, but you didn't answer.” I asked when they called, as I hadn't received any calls. She confidently replied, ”Seven o'clock. Because there was a table available then and you weren't here, it's gone now.” (So, my time is at her discretion?) She then told me to wait aside. Realizing what was happening, I immediately said, ”I'm not eating here.” When I provided feedback to the restaurant manager the next day, they gave me a dismissive ”heh-heh” smile and a cold shoulder throughout. After returning to my room, I called the service center to express my strong dissatisfaction with the issues mentioned above. The person on the phone first apologized politely and enthusiastically, offering to compensate with dinner at Xiang Palace and re-explaining the hotel facilities. During this, they mentioned that complimentary travel photography was a guest benefit. This was my third point of frustration, because my Trip.com package didn't include travel photography, and since I was staying alone, I wouldn't be using the complimentary breakfast for two. So, before checking in, I tried to contact the hotel to ask if I could exchange it for other benefits, like lunch/dinner or travel photography. The hotel firmly refused at the time, stating that travel photography was a third-party service, not provided by the hotel. I had no issue with that, which is why I hadn't planned for travel photography or brought any makeup or clothes. And now you're telling me it's an inherent guest benefit? Later, the hotel offered a room rate reduction, but it required me to cancel my Trip.com order and re-book, which I flat-out refused due to my annoyance. After this, the hotel surprisingly started giving me the cold shoulder, even to the point of not answering calls or replying to WeChat when I needed a paper bag before checking out. (This is why I decided to give less than three stars.) However, when checking out, the hotel offered to drive me to the station as I couldn't get a ride to catch my high-speed train. Well, you can make your own judgment. Personally, I can't give a good review because I wasted half a day of my less-than-three-day trip. So, I'll give it a three-star rating, a mix of good and bad. (Deduction points: significant deduction for the front desk impression, and the female receptionist at Xiang Palace was an additional negative factor.)

Cleanliness: The room was very clean, and it had a dehumidifier that was noisy and didn't seem to do much. Service: The concierge and room service were excellent, prompt, and friendly. Ambiance: The lobby is spacious, and the location is great, right outside Metro Exit 6. Facilities: The room was incredibly small, like a budget hotel. It felt stuffy and had a damp smell. This was my second stay, and they gave me a room where the window looked directly onto other buildings' vents. When checking in, the front desk asked for my Ctrip membership level to determine welcome fruits and late check-out; I received oranges, apples, and two bananas. ”Jinling Cultural Stories” Lecture: The hotel never proactively mentioned this benefit. If guests don't ask, they don't get it. ”Light and Shadow Jinling” Custom Photo Experience: The hotel never proactively mentioned this benefit. If guests don't ask, they don't get it. Minibar: Five free drinks.

The transportation is incredibly convenient. Hotels near the Olympic Sports Center were too expensive for the concert, so this place, with a direct subway line 5 connection, was perfect. It's also super easy to get to the city center for sightseeing the next day, and there are plenty of dining options nearby.