This luxurious hotel boasts a privileged setting in the centre of Suzhou, surrounded by the city's celebrated canals and gardens. The beautiful Xiyuan gardens and Xiyuan Temple are only a short walk away, and several other classical gardens are within four kilometres of the hotel, including the famous Lingering Garden, Garden of Cultivation, and the Huanxiu Mountain Villa garden. The well-appointed guest rooms and suites exude peace, tranquillity and comfort and boast fantastic city views. Guests might get some work done with the in-room internet access, work desks and 24-hour room service, or work out in the gym and relax in the spa and indoor pool. The three in-house restaurants serve classic Cantonese, delicious Italian and modern Asian fusion cuisines, while the lounge and pub offer signature cocktails and the bakery provides takeaway coffees, breakfast sandwiches and pastries, all for a wonderful stay in Suzhou.