2-Star Hotels in Jiangsu, China

I arrived in pouring rain. I thought I could walk to my hotel but it was impossible in the downpour. I didn’t want to bother any hotel owner.   I didn’t and still don’t  have an eSIM that can make local  call but thanks to Trip.com, there is a link that I could call the owner for free.  I didn’t advise the owners my arrival time so they were off running errands.  I called the owner to pick me up and thankfully he answered. He was busy but gracious enough to turn around and picked me up. It knew Zhouhuang requires a ticket but I didn’t know that no cars, nor motorcycles, nor bicycles are allowed. Without him I would have arrived the hotel easily.  I always like to meet the owners instead of employees . They were very helpful and answered all my questions. They are honest people who dedicate their  blood and sweat to their business. The owner even offered to walk me to the bus stop  to Suzhou which was my next destination.  This  operates two hotels with 9 in one and 6 in the other. The one that I stayed in with 9 rooms is in a  lively and busy area . Just outside the hotel is a restaurant and there are plenty of places to eat. Inside the hotel is a peaceful oasis where you won’t hear any noise. The location is the best. The other hotel is in a quieter neighborhood a few minutes away. Each of the 15 rooms has it’s own personality, is different and has its distinctive decoration. The owners said they decorated them themselves. I love the decoration and especially the lighting.  After you reserve a room, be sure to contact the owner for the exact address in case you want to arrive on your own. I think it is best to request the owner to take you there because he/she will lead you to the ticket booth to buy tickets. There are a number of bridges so heavy big luggages can be a bit of a challenge .  If you arrive after 5 pm, you can enter free of charge as no one is there to check your ticket. . But once you are inside, and if you choose to leave the area after 8 or 9 am until 5 pm, you have to pay to come back in. You can buy a one day or in my case 3 days pass.  Do check with the owner for up to date information.  The room was quite clean. There were hot water all the time. There were other guests during my stay but they were not noisy at all. I barely heard them. I slept very well during my 3 nights there.  Zhouhuang is really beautiful. There are many canals, bridges, boat rides, good food of all kinds. I had some of the best meals there. In fact , I ate in the same restaurant that serves dumpling twice. One night I had grill (BBQ) meat just outside the entrance for 4 yuans. .  There is decent size supermarket just outside the turnstile and not too far away is a much bigger supermarket. It was there where I bought half a Peking duck for only 32 yuans . The seller sliced the meat and separated the meat from  the bones. The bones he fried so it was crunchy.  It was delicious. There is a theater that offers performances. The night view is great. If you step out your room, you will be overwhelmed in a good sense by the exciting surroundings.  This hotel definitely is one of the best that I have ever stayed in. Look at the beautiful pictures and find one that you like.  I stayed only 3 nights and one of those days I went to Tongli. In my opinion, one should spend at least 2 to 3 full days in  Zhouhuang (and especially this hotel ) savor the ambience. I don’t think Tongli is worth the time because it was twice as expensive and there are not that many canals and boat rides. It is much quieter and has fewer things to see. . The worst is that the sightseeing places require you to show your ticket. After 2 places, I lost mine ticket and I  couldn’t get in the rest of the places. It is unnecessary to require proof of entrance because you can’t enter the area without a ticket. 

The front desk staff were incredibly kind and attentive. The room was spotless and meticulously cleaned – I'm really impressed! Highly recommend.

The hotel boasts an excellent location with very convenient transportation. There are many breakfast spots downstairs, making it easy to get around. It's also very close to the subway station. The hygiene is clean and tidy, and the beds are comfortable. Highly recommended! The front desk lady provided great service. It's very close to Confucius Temple and Qinhuai River. I absolutely loved it, it was fantastic, and I've already recommended it to friends.

Haha, I found a bargain. The check-in experience was great! The front desk staff is warm and thoughtful, the room is clean and tidy, the bedding is comfortable, the breakfast is rich in variety, and the location is very convenient. Highly recommended!

I chose the Sawdust Hostel for my trip to Nanjing, and my stay was exceptionally comfortable. The front desk staff were gentle and friendly, handling check-in efficiently. They also thoughtfully explained the accommodation rules, facility usage, and nearby tourist routes. The building has separate floors for men and women, and the key card elevator ensures strong security, making me feel very safe even when traveling alone. The beds are equipped with blackout curtains, the bedding is clean and tidy, and hot water is available 24/7. The bathrooms are regularly cleaned and kept neat and dry. The lounge area on the first floor offers board games, and there are live music performances in the evenings, creating a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere. The location is excellent, making it convenient to visit major attractions. It offers outstanding value for money and is my top choice for accommodation when traveling.

To be honest, this is the worst GreenTree Inn I have ever stayed at. The room is on the first floor. There is a storage shed opposite the window. Not only does it smell bad, it is not soundproof. The quilt cover and pillowcases don't look very clean. I don't know if they have been changed. This is equivalent to a county-level city like Jurong. , the price is not cheap either, and I don’t recommend it anyway. But it's very close to the subway station, so traveling is very convenient.

The room was excellent, the projector was convenient and clear, and everything was clean and hygienic. The front desk staff was incredibly kind, gentle, and even gave us a little gift. It was a really great experience! Plus, the surrounding area is super convenient for getting around, with plenty of places to shop and eat. The location is truly fantastic!

The guesthouse is placed in the middle of Suzhou ancient city, in a picturesque and silent street. The house is very beautiful, the furniture are elegant, there is also a smart toilet and disposable items. Unfortunately there were not bath towels but paper ones. There was no front desk at all, even if specified in the property description. We arrived at 13 (frontdesk time 8-19) but nobody was there and we didn't receive anything on the trip.com chat. When we called the property, they answered us only in Chinese and then sent us a weChat Qr code. They wrote us only in Chinese even if we were texting them in English. Fortunately weChat has a translation service, otherwise it would have been impossible for us to understand what to do. They gave then information about how to reach the property (even if we were already there) and gave us an access code that we were not able to use, since we didn't know the most important thing: the room number. Furthermore the access code changed anytime we go out (they said it's a problem related to non-chinese people) and was quite annoying to write them all the time on we chat. The room is very good though!

The service is very good, and the free parking lot is well received. The young man at the front desk was very patient and helped me change rooms quickly when I wanted to. The room is large, the bathroom conditions are very good, and the soundproofing is very good. I can't hear the cars on the road.

This is one of the top three hostels I've ever stayed in. The environment is really good, and there are plenty of restrooms, including both squat toilets and regular ones. Laundry, drying, and ironing facilities are super convenient. I absolutely loved it! The common areas are also very spacious. Especially the bedding – it's disinfected just like in a hotel, and even the slippers come from a disinfection cabinet. The pillows and mattress are excellent; while they can't compare to high-end hotels, among hostels, I highly recommend this one.