Hôtels 2 étoiles à Jiangsu, Chine

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. 

I was initially asked by the hotel to leave a five-star review, but after my full stay I can’t do so in good conscience, and I have since adjusted my rating based on the second half of my booking. This was a two-part stay (two separate bookings of five days each), and while there are genuinely strong positives, the overall experience was significantly affected by ongoing service and cleanliness issues. There are still clear strengths to highlight. The location is excellent—quiet, safe, and surrounded by good restaurants, convenience stores, and a pleasant park nearby. The rooms are also very well designed: spacious, comfortable, and equipped with useful amenities such as a washing machine. The layout and overall setup make it a very livable space. The staff were, for the most part, kind and helpful. One staff member in particular was consistently warm and welcoming. When issues were raised, the team did attempt to respond professionally, and I do appreciate that some solutions were offered, including a discounted rate for a future stay. However, there were repeated concerns that affected my experience, particularly during the second half of my stay. Cleanliness remained a consistent issue. Even after rooms were serviced, dust accumulated very quickly—so much so that items like my laptop would be visibly covered overnight. This raises concerns about the overall level of cleanliness and ventilation. In addition, housekeeping services felt inconsistent. On multiple occasions I had to specifically request basic essentials such as bottled water and fresh towels, rather than these being proactively restocked daily as would normally be expected in this type of accommodation. Service consistency also varied. Some days staff would check in or ask whether I needed room cleaning, while on other days there was no such follow-up at all. This lack of routine made the experience feel unpredictable for a stay of this length. There were also concerns regarding pricing and communication during an attempted extension of my stay. I had initially paid approximately 268 rand per night (already at a discounted rate). When I asked to extend for one additional night during the May Day holiday period, I was quoted around 800 rand. While I understand that rates fluctuate during peak demand, this felt inconsistent given the earlier discount offered due to the significant issues experienced in the first rooms. The handling of this request also felt quite rigid initially, although the pricing discussion changed once I indicated I would be leaving a review. By that point, however, I had already made alternative arrangements in another city. I also noticed a change in overall tone and attentiveness from staff following my initial complaints, particularly on the day I was trying to extend my stay. In that instance, even basic housekeeping services were not offered, which contributed to a feeling of inconsistency in service. Ultimately, I think this hotel has strong potential. The location, room design, and general setup are genuinely excellent, and there are staff members who are clearly committed and welcoming. However, the inconsistency in cleanliness standards, basic housekeeping expectations, and service delivery means I cannot recommend it as a reliably high-quality stay at this stage. With more consistent attention to cleanliness and service fundamentals, this could be an excellent hotel experience—but in its current state, it falls short of that standard.

L'environnement est très agréable, surtout l'emplacement : très proche du temple de Confucius, juste à côté du grand marché du temple de Confucius. Il est très pratique de se rendre à Laomendong, à la zone panoramique de Qinhuai du temple de Confucius, à l'ancienne salle d'examen impérial de Jiangnan ou au parc Bai Lu Zhou. Tout est à environ 10 minutes à vélo. L'environnement est également excellent avec de nombreux espaces communs (où l'on peut recharger ses appareils). Je n'ai pas pris de photos des chambres, mais je me suis concentré sur les espaces communs, y compris une zone de séchage dédiée. Il y a aussi un ascenseur, ainsi que des douches et des toilettes communes.

1.** Service attentif, client à retour L'expérience de cette séjour était super! L'attitude du personnel de l'appartement est particulièrement bonne, de l'hébergement à la sortie, chaque raccord est intime. La sœur de la réception est enthousiaste et patiente, et elle m'a également aidé à mettre à jour le type de chambre. La vue de la chambre est superbe, vraiment très merci! 2.** La chambre est propre et confortable, les installations sont complètes La chambre est très propre, les lits sont doux et confortables et dormaient très proférément. La chambre est également très large, l'eau chaude est suffisante, la qualité des produits de lavage est bonne. Les détails sont très bons et ils vivent très confortablement. 4.** Location confortable, avec un équipement complet La position géographique de l'hôtel est très bonne, il ya des magasins et des stations de métro à proximité, et le voyage est très pratique. La nuit vous permet de marcher autour de vous, de sentir le paysage nocturne de la ville, l'atmosphère générale est très relaxée. 5.** Pourcentage élevé, recommandé Cette fois, le sentiment est super précieux, que ce soit l'équipement de la chambre ou la qualité du service, il est très satisfaisant. La prochaine fois que vous arrivez dans cette ville, vous choisissez cet hôtel et vous le recommanderez à vos amis!

C'est la deuxième fois que je séjourne seul(e) dans cette auberge de jeunesse (qui occupe tout un bâtiment), et l'expérience a été à la fois nouvelle et agréable, avec une attention particulière portée aux détails. L'auberge dispose d'étages réservés aux hommes et aux femmes (troisième étage pour les hommes, quatrième pour les femmes). Les couloirs sont calmes et personne ne se dérange, il n'y a donc aucune inquiétude à avoir concernant l'intimité, et le sentiment de sécurité est total. Les chambres sont des dortoirs, les lits sont propres et les rideaux occultants permettent de créer un petit espace privé, idéal pour se reposer. Le plus pratique, ce sont les installations de blanchisserie. Sur le toit, il y a des zones de séchage séparées pour les hommes et les femmes, avec des machines à laver et des sèche-linge. Cependant, les deux types de machines nécessitent un paiement séparé par scan. Le prix n'est pas excessif, et les vêtements sales accumulés pendant le voyage peuvent être lavés et séchés en une nuit, évitant ainsi de voyager avec des vêtements humides. Le toit est bien ventilé et ensoleillé. En plus des machines, il y a aussi des étendoirs et des cintres, de sorte que les petits articles non séchés à la machine peuvent sécher naturellement à l'air libre. Le soir, il est très agréable de s'asseoir sur le toit pour profiter de la brise et observer la rue en contrebas. Après avoir fait la lessive, s'asseoir un moment permet de dissiper la fatigue du voyage. L'entretien des espaces communs est excellent ; les machines à laver sont nettoyées après chaque utilisation et il n'y a pas d'odeurs désagréables. Le rapport qualité-prix pour une nuit est très bon. La séparation des étages pour les hommes et les femmes, ainsi que les installations de blanchisserie et de séchage sur le toit, allient commodité et intimité. C'est un excellent choix pour les courts séjours ou les voyages en solo. La seule chose à noter est que le lavage et le séchage nécessitent un paiement séparé via WeChat Pay, il est donc plus pratique de prévoir un moyen de paiement à l'avance.

Ce séjour a été une super expérience ! L'hôtel est très bien situé, très pratique pour voyager, et il y a de nombreux plats délicieux et attractions autour. Les équipements sont également très complets, la chambre est propre et bien rangée, la literie est moelleuse et confortable, la salle de bain n'a pas d'odeur et est entièrement équipée. Le service est au-delà des éloges, le personnel est chaleureux et attentionné, réactif à toutes les demandes et vous fait sentir comme chez vous. Le petit déjeuner était varié et délicieux. Bref, un excellent rapport qualité/prix, fortement recommandé !

Location The hotel is near Dongliu Station, but you need to walk about 3 blocks (15 minutes). The walk is flat, but in July and August it can get very hot, so bring an umbrella. The area is quiet and feels isolated. Although the hotel is not far from Nanjing University Xianlin Campus, there is no direct train, you need to change lines and make an awkward turn. Shared bikes (Hello blue bikes) are convenient in Xianlin, but not around this hotel. A good option is to take the B3 shuttle bus from Sanyang Road, which goes to Nanjing University train station (walking distance to NJU). Around the hotel, you will find small eateries (like chicken and duck rice shops) and a few convenience stores, but no malls. Cleanliness The rooms are clean, but there is a smoke smell that stays for about a day. The staff suggested opening the window and using the aircon, but I also bought a reed diffuser from Miniso to make it smell fresher. Bedsheets were changed regularly (every 5 days). The toilet slippers looked dirty, so I did not use them. Also, the hotel does not provide floor towels. Staff & Service The staff were very kind and helpful. They upgraded me to a bigger double room with a sofa and work area, and also gave me a cheaper rate since I stayed for 40 nights. Cleaning staff came daily, bringing bottled water and keeping the toilet clean. The night-shift counter staff were also helpful. Facilities There is a washing machine that can wash and dry in one cycle. Do not overload it, or clothes won’t dry properly. Since the hotel is not very busy, I could use the machine anytime without queuing. Rooms have a hair dryer and a lighted mirror. The aircon makes a small dripping sound, but it is not a real problem. Noise The soundproofing is generally okay, but occasionally you can hear people talking loudly if there are guests next door. It’s not the hotel’s fault—just that people in China often speak very loudly, even inside their rooms or in the corridor. Nothing much you can do about it. Surroundings & Safety The area is safe, with big roads and many residential apartments. In the evenings, families with kids and dogs walk around, and I also jogged nearby. Food delivery is easy drivers can bring food to your room or the counter. Overall It is a quiet and safe place to stay, with helpful staff and decent facilities. The location is not very convenient for NJU Xianlin Campus, but manageable if you use the shuttle bus.

La chambre dispose d'un casier individuel, et vous mettez vous-même les draps, c'est très propre. Quand vous changez de chambre, la réceptionniste vous aide à déménager vos affaires dans la nouvelle chambre ❤️. La réception offre gratuitement des bouchons d'oreille et du café, vous pouvez vous servir si besoin. Il y a aussi un réfrigérateur et un micro-ondes à disposition. Après une journée de balade à Nanjing, c'est vraiment agréable de rentrer à l'auberge. Au plaisir de vous revoir la prochaine fois !

Je suis souvent venu sans visite, cette fois, j'ai choisi cette maison proche. Les installations sont beaucoup plus bonnes que les gens en général. Il y a différents types de nourriture en dessous. Le loisir est également complet. Dans d'autres maisons qui vivent ici avant, il n'y a pas de magasin de porte, il n'y a pas de bon travail, le service ne se sent pas bien, cette maison a un magasin de porte, La position est très bonne à trouver, le service est super bon, il y a une demande, la chambre est propre et propre. Cela vaut la peine de recommander 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

L'emplacement de l'hôtel est très bon. Il est très proche des sites pittoresques environnants et du métro. Les installations environnantes sont complètes. Il y a FamilyMart et Lawson en bas. Les chambres sont confortables et chaleureuses. avec une bonne isolation phonique. Le personnel de l'hôtel est très enthousiaste. Attitude de service attentionnée et excellente, j'ai vraiment l'impression que c'est l'hôtel le plus satisfaisant de mon voyage. Il y a une laverie en libre-service et un espace de séchage dans le hall au premier étage. est propre et bien rangé, et le personnel vous aidera également.