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 asked by the hotel to leave a five-star review, but unfortunately I can’t do so in good conscience. There are genuinely strong positives to this property. The location is excellent—while it’s a bit removed from the city centre, it’s surrounded by fantastic restaurants, convenience stores, and a lovely nearby park. The area is quiet and peaceful, and although there is some construction in the vicinity, that’s understandable given the ongoing development. The rooms themselves are also very well designed: spacious, comfortable, and equipped with everything you might need, including thoughtful amenities like a washing machine. The layout and overall setup are great. The staff, for the most part, have also been kind, responsive, and helpful. One staff member in particular was consistently warm and welcoming, always greeting me with a smile. The team handled my complaints with professionalism, offered solutions, and even extended a discount for a future stay, which I genuinely appreciate. However, the major issue—and the reason I cannot rate this hotel highly—is the cleanliness. Upon arrival, I was initially placed in a room that had clearly not been properly cleaned. There was visible dust throughout, hair and toenail clippings around the bed, and most shockingly, a used condom left on the windowsill. This is completely unacceptable and raises serious concerns about hygiene standards and room preparation. After raising this with the staff, I was moved to another room. While I appreciated the effort to resolve the issue, I had specifically requested that the new room be thoroughly cleaned. Unfortunately, many of the same problems persisted: dust was still present, dirt was visible under the bed, and the glassware was not properly cleaned—one glass even had lipstick stains on it. These are basic cleanliness standards that should be met without exception. It takes a lot for me to complain, and I consider myself a very easygoing guest. For me to request a room change speaks volumes about how serious these issues were. This hotel has a lot of potential. With its location, amenities, and generally helpful staff, it could easily be a fantastic place to stay. However, until the housekeeping standards are significantly improved and consistently maintained, I cannot recommend it as a high-quality option. I do hope the management takes this feedback seriously and addresses these concerns, because with proper attention to cleanliness, this could truly be a five-star experience.

Le service à la réception était bon, mais je dois vraiment me plaindre de la conception des lits. Les lits supérieurs dans le dortoir de six personnes n'avaient pas de rideaux, c'est la première fois que je vois ça. Premièrement, il n'y a aucune intimité, c'est très gênant de se retrouver face à face avec quelqu'un, et ceux d'en bas peuvent voir tout ce qui se passe sur le lit supérieur, ce qui rend le changement de vêtements difficile. Deuxièmement, la lumière de la chambre arrive directement sur le lit, et d'autres personnes entraient encore à l'aube, la lumière a vraiment perturbé mon sommeil. Troisièmement, les moustiques peuvent entrer directement ; j'en ai tué deux, et je me suis senti un peu de démangeaisons toute la nuit en dormant, j'imagine qu'il y en avait d'autres. Les lits inférieurs ont tous des rideaux, alors pourquoi les lits superposés ont-ils un design aussi déraisonnable ? Je suggère d'y apporter des améliorations.

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!

Famille et amis, je peux affirmer avec certitude que c'est la meilleure auberge de jeunesse où j'aie jamais séjourné. Sa propreté et ses installations surpassent la plupart des hôtels économiques. C'était mon premier vrai voyage en solo depuis l'âge adulte, j'étais seul et mes moyens étaient limités, mais je voulais retrouver l'ambiance de mes années universitaires, alors j'ai choisi une auberge de jeunesse. J'espérais rencontrer des colocataires comme à l'université au moment du check-in et ressentir un attachement au moment du départ. J'ai eu de la chance, dès le premier jour, j'ai trouvé un compagnon de voyage. Lors de l'enregistrement, la réceptionniste vous expliquera les règles. Il y a des espaces communs aux premier et deuxième étages où vous pouvez jouer à des jeux de société et au mahjong. Le soir, il y a des activités de chant folk et des boissons à moitié prix. Malheureusement, mon emploi du temps était trop serré pour que je puisse pleinement participer aux activités sociales (je le ferai la prochaine fois). En ce qui concerne les installations, la literie est très confortable et bien conçue, avec trois espaces de rangement près de la tête de lit, ce qui évite de devoir monter et descendre au milieu de la nuit et de déranger le lit du dessous. Les casiers dans la chambre sont équipés de serrures et s'ouvrent avec la carte de la chambre, garantissant ainsi la sécurité. Les rideaux de lit sont épais et occultants, assurant l'intimité. Ensuite, il y a la zone des toilettes et des douches, qui est l'aspect le plus important pour moi. On peut immédiatement juger de la propreté. Il y a des toilettes assises et à la turque, avec du désinfectant, des housses de siège de toilette jetables et du papier toilette. Je me demande combien d'hôtels proposent des housses de siège de toilette jetables de nos jours ? C'est un vrai bonheur pour les maniaques de la propreté, on peut s'asseoir confortablement même en voyage. Les cabines de douche sont équipées d'un rideau de douche supplémentaire, vous imaginez à quel point c'est attentionné ? Vous pouvez accrocher vos vêtements et serviettes secs au mur sans craindre qu'ils ne soient mouillés, et vous n'avez pas besoin de courir nu pour aller et venir. Enfin, il y a le solarium sur le balcon, qui fait office de buanderie, avec des fonctions de séchage et de lavage. Ce n'est pas un Atour, mais ils ont quand même réussi à créer une buanderie ! Pour finir, j'aimerais faire quelques suggestions personnelles : ajouter une table ou un porte-manteau vertical dans les chambres rendrait le voyage et le rangement beaucoup plus pratiques. De plus, le solarium sur le toit n'est accessible que par un passage de sécurité séparé, ce qui n'est pas très pratique. J'espère qu'un ascenseur pourra être ajouté pour y accéder directement, et qu'un abri sera installé le long du chemin menant au solarium afin que les vêtements et les chaussures ne soient pas mouillés par temps de pluie, ce qui contribuerait également à maintenir la propreté des espaces communs.

GreenTree Inn, Jurong (Jiangsu Province) is an oldie but a goody! I stayed there for 5 nights in late August/early September (2025). At first glance I was a bit dubious, but it turned out to be a really great place to stay. I felt very safe there and in the neighbourhood (day and night) and would stay there again. Excellent customer service ..… the Reception and cleaning staff were all really friendly and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. The first room I was allocated smelt of cigarette smoke (no thank you!), but I was immediately moved into a nicer smelling room, which was absolutely spotless, quite large, and had a nice new smart tv, air con, an opening window with a flyscreen and security bars (essential for a ground floor room), nice solid furniture, pure white linen (impressively imprinted with “GreenTree Inn”) and a clean, comfy doona and pillows. A standard hard’ish Chinese bed, but I find them quite comfy. The old carpet runner along the length of the long ground floor hallway (where my room was) is a relic from way back when, but it was clean and well maintained, as was the rest of the hotel that I could see. The shower head needed fixing, but that’s an annoyingly common problem in pretty much every budget ＞ mid range hotel I’ve ever stayed in, in China. The hotel is only about 20 metres from Jurong Chongming Subway Station. Local bus stop almost at the front door (& across the road). The entrance to the old cobbled road (no cars allowed) & all its little shops is across the road at the lights, and a large pharmacy at the entrance (near the “archway”). Electric scooters galore to hire (via the AliPay or WeChat apps) outside the subway. Plenty of restaurants in walking distance once you get past the trades shops (plumbing supplies etc). My only gripe about GreenTree Inn Jurong (& this is a gripe I have for many hotels etc throughout China) is that smoking is allowed on the premises. I think it’s the worst it’s been since 2002 when I first started travelling to China. It’s awful walking into foyers and lifts that reek of cigarette smoke, and copping wafts of the smoke along hallways from smokers in their rooms (& ashtrays at lift entrances), and horrible arriving tired after a long flight and long trek from airports etc, only to discover you then have to request a room change to escape the smoke, and start all over again. No matter how accommodating the staff are, I could easily do without that hassle and the horrible smell. In my opinion, hotels etc in China need to up their game where that’s concerned, and follow the lead of the many countries which have banned cigarette smoking in all public buildings (including hotels), all public indoor and outdoor spaces, anywhere near children and shopping centres, on and near public transport etc etc etc.

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 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻