In Gusu District, Garden Hotel combines elegant style with serene garden views. Take a stroll in the garden or enjoy a leisurely breakfast buffet at De Yue Ting restaurant while you stay connected with free in-room WiFi and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Suzhou New District Railway Tram Stop - 16 min drive
Yixing High-Speed Railway Station - 27 min drive
Shi Lu Station - 15 min walk
Tongjingbei Lu Station - 17 min walk
Shantang Jie Station - 17 min walk
Restaurants
Alkanna - 13 min walk
BCO - 14 min walk
寿司郎 Sushiro - 16 min walk
大娘水饺 Da Niang Dumpling - 2 min drive
大冰的小屋 - 3 min drive
About this property
Garden Hotel
A great choice for a stay in Suzhou, Garden Hotel features a marina. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at De Yue Ting, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this Art Deco hotel include a bar/lounge and a garden.
At a glance
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Hotel size
182 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at noon
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Onsite parking limited
Free offsite parking nearby
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 7 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Grocery/convenience store
What to do
Rope course
Bicycle rentals nearby
Working away
Business center
Meeting rooms
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Limo or town car service
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
3 buildings/towers
Built in 1988
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Television in common areas
Fitness center
Marina
Art Deco architecture
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
25-inch LCD TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Bathrobes and slippers
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Turndown service
Pillowtop mattress
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Rainfall showerhead
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
De Yue Ting - Overlooking the garden, this fine-dining restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Ming Xuan Bar - This pub serves dinner only.
Fees & policies
Policies
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Union Pay
Also known as
Garden Hotel Suzhou
Garden Suzhou
Garden Hotel Hotel
Garden Hotel Suzhou
Garden Hotel Hotel Suzhou
Frequently asked questions
Does Garden Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Garden Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Garden Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Garden Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Garden Hotel?
You can check in starting at noon. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Garden Hotel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling. Enjoy amenities like a fitness center and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Garden Hotel?
Yes, De Yue Ting offers garden views.
Does Garden Hotel have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.
What's the area around Garden Hotel like?
Garden Hotel is a short 1-minute walk from West Garden Temple and 8 minutes' walk from Classical Gardens of Suzhou.
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Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.2
Cleanliness
7.4
Location
8.4
Staff & service
8.0
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 3, 2019
Nice older style hotel close to lingering garden and shopping centre.
Right across from the Lingering. gardens- hard area to find supper in. The garden at the hotel was quaint and lovely.
Sandee
Sandee, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 5, 2019
예약 시 보다 명확한 자료 제시를 바랍니다.
예약 당시 안내된 방은 거실이 있었는데, 배정받은 곳은 거실이 없어 아쉬웠습니다.
예약 당시 무료 조식포함이라고 기재되어 있었습니다.
4인 예약했는데 막상 1일차에는 2인만, 2일차에는 1인만 무료조식이 제공되었습니다.
4인을 예약했는데 조식에 대한명확한 고지없이 예약이 진행된 것이 어이없었습니다.
직원은 친절했으며 방 컨디션은 양호합니다.
큰 정원이 조성되어 있습니다.
방음이 전혀 되지 않습니다.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Apr 29, 2019
The hotel was well located with easy access to Lingering Gardens 250m, bank of China 50m and shopping centre Kmall within minutes from the hotel. However, the room wasn’t clean, the wall paper was peeled off, the air conditioner wasn’t working properly. The staff though were nice and friendly, but poor English was the main blocker for them to communicate with guests. The hotel restaurant was one of the highlights of our trip with high quality food, but their customer service could improve. Overall, the photos on the website aren’t a good representative of the room condition and cleanliness.
Andy
Andy, 2-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Nov 12, 2018
Room for improvement
We had used this hotel before so this was a return visit but that won't happen again. Breakfast was not so good - few western choices although the hotel now seems to cater for western tour groups.
At check out we were asked to pay for a glass which they claimed we had broken - a very grubby cracked glass was produced as "evidence". We had not broken a glass but reception persisted - even calling in the maid. It was an unpleasant experience.
The hotel is in a hard location to hail a taxi but has no system for calling a taxi for you. This is a problem if you are trying to get to the airport or station.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Nov 5, 2018
Nice hotel, when we found it, name is written in Chinese only. very central , friendly staff, clean and tidy room
Helen
Helen, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 6, 2018
Nice hotel to provide free breakfast and free delivery/pick up to & from most locations.
Y
Y, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 6, 2018
Un gran hotel, bonito y muy comodo
Servicial, correctos el personal y muy agradable.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jul 19, 2018
洗面所が臭かった。
留園など観光スポットには近いので良いと思う
Yu
Yu, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 15, 2018
Nice staff, breakfast buffet, very good location.
On a recent trip to visit family in Suzhou suburban, we stayed at Garden hotel for two nights in order to enjoy places of interest in the old city. We like the location and the service quality of the hotel and will definitely go back.
The hotel is located at the center of old Suzhou city. Liuyuan garden, the 2nd famous classical garden of Suzhou, is right across the street. The express bus route You1 stopped at Liuyuan garden and took us directly to Zuozhengyuan garden, the most famous classical garden in China. Within walking distance, we visited Shantangjie street, an ancient street that parallels a canal that connects the old city and Huqiu hill. The Shilu street subway is also in 10 min walking distance.
The hotel is featured with TV, free high speed wifi, a few small classical gardens among 4 buildings. The free breakfast buffet provides ample orient and western choices. The rooms were clean. The furniture were a bit out of date but served their purpose well.
The staffs were friendly and provided courtesies such as taxi call and free same-day luggage storage after we checked out. We checked in before noon and was offered a room for brief rest, and then changed to a smoke-free room an hour later.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 9, 2018
Das Hotel ist unweit eines der schönsten Gärten der Stadt. Englisch Kenntnisse an der Rezeption vorhanden, was in China selten ist. Zimmer sauber und ordentlich. Frühstück lecker und große Auswahl. Mit dem Taxi kommt man günstig in die Innenstadt.Das Hotel ist ohne Einschränkungen weiter zu empfehlen.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 9, 2018
住的地方距离留园很近,走路过去只需要5分钟。酒店里也有花园和池塘,环境不错
Verified traveler
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 29, 2018
Garden like setting, convinent location.walk to sight seeing,
shopping and eat.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Apr 26, 2018
Gardens in a hotel
The hotel is near the UNESCO cultural heritage Liu Yuan Park. The area is pretty quiet. But, too many smokers destroyed the air in the hotel and its gardens.
Design of the place is much keeping in line with the characteristic Suzhou garden feel. Breakfast is good.
Gek Soon
Gek Soon, 4-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 21, 2017
Leuk hotel, goeie plek.
Goeie lokatie, dicht bij de tuinen, tiger hill. Jammer dat het personeel weinig of niet engels spreekt.
Conny
Conny, 6-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 21, 2017
Top hotel in Suzhou but looks and feels tired
I had stayed at the Garden Hotel on my first trip to Suzhou many years ago. On my regular trips over the years, I stayed in another hotel selected by Suzhou locals. As I was unable to book my previous hotel, I was happy to return to The Garden as I was sure my Chinese born wife would enjoy it along with the wonderful city of Suzhou.
The hotel was very comfortable with lovely garden surrounds but does show its age. Staff and related service were excellent.
I was somewhat disappointed that little effort was made to cater for western tastes despite the fact that many of their clinets were westerners. At best, a western style cafe would have sufficed. I did try to order a coffee from the bar as I noted they had an expresso coffee machine, but the young lady lacked any working knowledge of coffees.
Breakfast was adequate but again offered little directed to a western palate. After two weeks in central China, it would have been nice to indulge in some western food. We did enjoy a private banquet in their upstairs dining hall.
I would like to suggest that Expedia review its marketing. It was only when I booked for this hotel that I was advised that only one breakfast was included in the charge despite booking for two people. I believe that is deceptive marketing. One would not expect to purchase a car and then find out the price only included the back tyres.
The location of The Graden is very pleasant -- just a short stroll from the Lingering Garden. Another Suzhou delight.
David
David, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 7, 2017
感受佳
此價位帶,經濟實惠的優選,物超所值
No more consider, give your orders and act.
The hotel is very good,chinese garden style,,and service is good.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 14, 2017
Clean, convenient and practical
The hotel is located in very close proximity to the beautiful Lingering Garden, and its own garden was also very nice. Many amenities nearby (convenience stores, bakery, fruit store, bus stop, bank), although do note that the neighbourhood is old. Taxi ride from the train station won't take you too long. Staff is professional and smiling, always ready to help.
The only minor drawback is the room itself, although it is clean and value-for-money given the convenience. You'll have to keep your expectations modest as the room is on the smaller side, and is slightly old. There was a faint musky smell throughout the hotel, although not unbearable (possibly the cleaning liquids they use?)
Overall, it's clean and convenient - very practical. Good for a short stay in Suzhou to see the attractions.