Hot Springs Hotels in Jiangsu, China

Immersive, Zen-inspired experience: “Hidden away in this bustling city is a tranquil sanctuary. The moment I slid open the wooden door, it felt as if I had been transported to an ancient machiya in Kyoto. The room was filled with a subtle scent of tatami, and the natural wood furniture with minimalist lines exuded a 'wabi-sabi' aesthetic throughout. My favorite time was in the evening, sitting at the low table by the window, brewing a pot of tea, and gazing at the karesansui garden outside. All the inner turmoil gradually faded away. There was no excessive disturbance here, just the perfect amount of space and serenity—a truly healing journey that allowed my mind and body to return to nature.” Concise yet evocative short review: “A living space rich in oriental aesthetics, with restrained yet elegant design. Attentive service.”

The environment is elegant, quiet, and surrounded by lush trees, lawns, and a river. The location is superb, very close to the city center and Slender West Lake. The in-house dining is top-notch; the Quyuan morning tea lives up to its reputation, and the Ju restaurant's cooking is excellent. Building 8 has the most central location, Building 18 is very new and refined, and Building 11 offers great value for money, even including hot springs and a travel photoshoot. The family rooms are also quite good.

The hotel is incredibly close to Slender West Lake, offering direct views of the lake from the Teahouse building. It's about a 500-meter walk from the hotel entrance to the East Gate of Slender West Lake. The hotel staff are also very warm and accommodating, always ready to help. They even provided complimentary afternoon tea vouchers. The Gu Shi Photography Studio on the hotel's M floor is also fantastic. They have a wide variety of Hanfu (traditional Chinese clothing) available in different seasons and styles. After changing into your chosen outfit, the photographer takes you to beautiful spots around the hotel with props for a photoshoot. The photographer was very patient and friendly, providing various ancient-style props and guiding me to take beautiful pictures. Afterward, you can select your favorite photos one by one, and the photographer will retouch them according to your ideas. My first experience with a Hanfu travel photoshoot was truly wonderful! The Si Qing Tang Living Room, also on the M floor, offers free calligraphy sessions, both with hard or soft brushes. The service there is also very friendly.

Worth every penny! I stayed for two days and received exceptional care from my butler. All my requests for assistance were handled efficiently. The hotel truly considers its guests, making me, a traveler in a foreign land, feel as comfortable as if I were with family. The shuttle service was always available on demand; it only took a few minutes to get to Quyuan Garden from the South Gate and Slender West Lake from the West Gate, which was very convenient. The hotel's hot spring is quite unique, with herbal additions tailored for different needs. Soaking in the hot springs within the picturesque garden washed away all my travel fatigue. The butler even added rose petals when preparing the private hot spring – it felt incredibly special. All in all, it was a very satisfying stay.

The room was very clean, and the location is quite good, just a 5-minute walk from the subway station. The service was excellent; they even arranged a late check-out for me. The breakfast was also plentiful. Overall, it's a great choice for both leisure and business travel. 👍

A perfect experience! The family room was cozy and comfortable, and the play area was clean and safe. The kids had a blast the entire time, and the adults were able to relax and unwind. Highly recommend! There's a great variety of hot spring pools, including shallow areas perfect for little ones. The water temperature was comfortable and clean, and the kids had so much fun. Both the indoor and outdoor areas are spacious, and the rest areas are very comfortable, allowing adults to relax while kids can run free. The service was warm and attentive, and the breakfast was rich and delicious. Overall, the experience was fantastic – a one-stop solution for family fun and hot springs. We'll definitely be back!

Basically, the products of Huajiantang must be boutique. The hotel is in a very good location. Behind it is Yumatou, the Grand Canal, and Hua Street. It is quiet in the bustling city. There are noisy gongs and drums outside, and the voices are bustling, but it is very quiet in the hotel, which is very suitable for vacation. The facilities are very new, it is very comfortable to live in, the room is large enough, and the scenery is very good, not to mention the service, which can be ranked among the top domestic hotels. Basically, the front desk is responsive. I originally wanted to stay for one day, and then I extended it for another day because of the service. The young lady is very enthusiastic and actively recommends delicious and fun things around, and pays great attention to various service details. For example, when my wife had a birthday, the young lady took photos for her, printed the photos and put them in a wooden frame to give to my wife. I give full marks for this wave of service. The mineral water used is of the same grade as that of Qingdao St. Regis (Qingdao St. Regis is a top luxury hotel in our Shandong), and the various drinks in the small bar are the same as those used by Beijing Bulgari, and there are also various snacks, all free. The only downside is that the parking lot is a bit far away. It is said to be 150 meters away, but it is conservatively estimated to be 300 to 400 meters. The breakfast is good, but the dinner ordered in the restaurant is indeed average. This is basically the best (most expensive) hotel in Huai'an, so whether you are on a business trip or a vacation, you can't go wrong here.

Facilities: The facilities are decent, though the stairs creak a bit. Cleanliness: I didn't notice any issues with cleanliness, and the disposable toilet seat covers were a nice touch. Environment: The environment is excellent. Our room faced the lion and tiger enclosure, and the animals seemed to be in good condition. Right outside the door, there's a lakeside lawn perfect for a stroll. Service: The service wasn't overly enthusiastic, but they were generally responsive to our requests. Spring Festival lakeside fireworks show: Exceeded my expectations, absolutely beautiful! Unlimited access to the wildlife park for four (excluding amusement rides): The wildlife park was a bit ordinary, and there were too many extra charges inside. Unlimited access to the hot springs for four: The indoor hot spring pools were quite dirty, but the outdoor ones were fine. Additionally, the Jinling restaurant has a red panda themed dining area, which is great! The food quality was also quite good.

The room was great, right outside Exit 4 of the subway station, not a long walk. The room was new, and even though I arrived late, they upgraded me as requested. However, here's the problem: when I went for breakfast, the woman at the registration desk was arguing vehemently with a customer as soon as I entered the restaurant 🥴. The customer was relatively calm, but the woman at registration was shouting and was incredibly aggressive. Regardless of who was right, it was extremely rude to speak to a customer. While the service wasn't exactly top-notch, the way that woman talked to the customer was infuriating. Because of one person, I hate the whole place. Just a casual customer, afraid of getting yelled at, I'm never going back. Other customers considering staying at this hotel, please be careful not to get yelled at 🤫

We decided to visit Yixing Bamboo Sea for a hot spring on a whim and chose this place. We experienced a private hot spring room with a view of the bamboo, and were very satisfied overall. Upon arrival, we discovered that Suiyuan Valley is the second phase of the villa area of ​​the Bamboo Sea International Conference Center. Several small buildings are nestled in the bamboo forest, each with a balcony and beautiful scenery. Soaking in the private hot spring was wonderful. The private hot spring is open from 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM, allowing you to enjoy the view while soaking in the hot spring from your balcony. Dining and the public hot spring pools are a three-minute walk from the main building of the conference center. There are about six public hot spring pools open, and when we went, it wasn't crowded, making it very comfortable. We ate all our meals in the main building. For dinner, we ordered from the Chinese restaurant, which served traditional Jiangzhe cuisine, and the taste was quite good. Breakfast was included in the room rate and was very plentiful; the noodles were especially delicious! Service: The staff were very polite and gave us a special black glutinous rice as a parting gift. 🥰 Overall, I highly recommend this place, and I'll bring my mother next time.