Jiangsu, Cina: hotel per famiglie

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. 

La posizione del B&B è eccezionale; sia Laomendong che il Tempio di Confucio (Fuzi Miao) sono facilmente raggiungibili a piedi. Nelle immediate vicinanze c'è anche il Museo delle Mura della Città. Il servizio è discreto, anche se sarebbe stato molto apprezzato un aiuto con i bagagli durante il trasferimento. La pulizia della camera è buona, e la stanza è spaziosa e luminosa. La colazione, sebbene non abbondante, si distingue per la sua pulizia, il buon sapore e la freschezza, con una quantità giusta per non sprecare nulla, il che è un punto a favore. Xiao Mai è molto docile e i bambini l'hanno adorata. Nel complesso, sono molto soddisfatto. La prossima volta che sarò in zona, tornerò sicuramente qui. Consigliatissimo!

Questo soggiorno ha superato di gran lunga le mie aspettative, merita assolutamente cinque stelle. La posizione dell'hotel è estremamente comoda, a pochi minuti a piedi dal quartiere commerciale e dalla stazione della metropolitana, rendendo facili gli spostamenti e i pasti. La camera era impeccabilmente pulita, la biancheria da letto morbida e confortevole, e l'insonorizzazione ottima, garantendo un riposo notturno molto tranquillo. Il personale della reception è stato cordiale e paziente, rispondendo prontamente a ogni richiesta. Il rapporto qualità-prezzo è eccellente, tornerò sicuramente qui la prossima volta.

Spazioso istituto, pulito, altamente tecnico e eccellente personale che andava sopra e oltre, un veramente fantastico soggiorno di 3 giorni. Io mi consiglierei molto per affari e piacere - bellissimo ambiente, Jinji Lake a 2 minuti a piedi, la luce di notte è stupenda ...... potrei continuare ma devi vederlo per te stesso, non sarete delusi.

La posizione è fantastica! È tranquilla e non troppo caotica. Potete fare una passeggiata lungo Pyeonggang-ro ogni volta che ne avete voglia. Potete fare una breve passeggiata a qualsiasi ora del giorno e della notte. La colazione è pulita e conveniente. Anche la camera è pulita. È piacevole sedersi in camera o sul balcone in comune e rilassarsi. Anche la vista notturna è splendida, quindi prendetevi una tazza di tè caldo e rilassatevi!

L'hotel in stile giardino ha un bell'ambiente e la colazione è passabile. Le signorine alla reception sono molto cordiali. Abbiamo pagato 1202 yuan per due notti, ma la cosiddetta sessione fotografica di 45 minuti inclusa nel pacchetto è stata piuttosto frustrante. Il giorno del check-in, la signorina alla reception ci ha detto che potevamo andare al primo piano per prenotare le foto. Una volta lì, la persona responsabile ci ha detto in modo brusco che non era possibile fare le foto lo stesso giorno e che era necessaria una prenotazione anticipata. Ho spiegato che non avevamo bisogno di indossare Hanfu, volevamo solo alcune foto semplici all'esterno, ci sarebbero voluti solo dieci minuti. Ci ha detto che avremmo potuto presentarci il giorno successivo tra le 9:00 e le 16:00. Il giorno dopo, quando siamo andati nel pomeriggio, la stessa responsabile ci ha detto con arroganza che non era più possibile e che servivano due giorni di preavviso. Abbiamo discusso con lei sul motivo per cui ci avevano detto di venire il giorno dopo tra le 9:00 e le 16:00. La responsabile del dipartimento fotografico ha risposto in un tono che sembrava un proprietario terriero che faceva l'elemosina ai suoi servi, dicendoci di cercare qualcun altro per le foto. Abbiamo scelto un hotel a stelle proprio per l'ottimo servizio, ma dopo aver speso 1200 yuan per due notti, non volevamo certo elemosinare! Ormai avevamo perso la voglia e non abbiamo più voluto fare le foto. La fotografia del vostro hotel è forse esternalizzata? Se è così, non includete queste cosiddette sessioni fotografiche nei pacchetti di alloggio, perché rovinate seriamente l'immagine e il servizio di un hotel a stelle.

雖然名叫農業大學翰苑賓館，但酒店在農業大學外面，比一般的大學賓館要先入校更方便一些。國慶節在南京性價比很高了，酒店房間設施不錯不廉價，看得出有點年代，不過我就很喜歡這種老賓館風。位置就在鐘山風景區不遠，大概2km，如果是共享單車黨就超級方便，外面公交車也很多，唯一不足就是沒有地鐵，但衹要不是早晚高峯堵車，親身體驗南京公交開的很快跟地鐵差距不是很大。

It was an amazing journey staying in this hotel! Absolutely wonderful environment and service here. Fully recommended to my friends who plan to travel to Suzhou!

Esperienza terribile per me 👍❤️ Camera confortevole con quella estética sentire 👍👍 Tempo di colazione che si estende dalla mattina alle 1 pm, che una sessione di brunch si adatta solo a un viaggiatore come me 😉❤️ Alimento e servizio al ristorante è semplicemente Top-notch 👍👍 Ben situato con pochi minuti a piedi per la metropolitana 😊

Five-Day Stay in Nanjing Check-in Experience We arrived early at around 6 AM due to the difficulty of booking train tickets during the holiday season. Although check-in was at 3 PM, the staff kindly accommodated us with an early check-in for an additional fee. Accommodation We stayed in two types of rooms during our visit: Single Room - Spacious and located in a peaceful, quiet area of the property. RV Room - Situated near the camping area where families and friends gather around a large bonfire for singing, BBQ, and games. **Ratings** Staff: 8/10 - Friendly and accommodating throughout our stay. Shuttle Service: 10/10 - The driver was exceptionally pleasant and always smiling. Since my daughter has asthma and walking long distances is difficult for her, we frequently requested shuttle service between locations. This was especially helpful as ride-share drivers typically drop off at the entrance, which is quite a walk from the rooms and facilities. Breakfast: 10/10 - Excellent variety of traditional Chinese dishes. They were accommodating when my husband requested takeout. Cleanliness: 10/10 - Both rooms were clean, including the beds, towels, and bathrooms. As my daughter’s asthma is triggered by dust, I was pleased that the rooms were clean enough that she didn’t experience any sneezing or symptoms. We all slept well for the entire five days. **Things to Consider** It’s highly recommended to have your own car, as the property is quite far from the city center. If you enjoy nature and outdoor activities, this place is ideal. Activities include: - ATV rides - Fishing area - Playground (note: adults are charged rather than children, so it’s more economical for only one adult to enter) - Small animal area featuring rabbits, ostriches, and llamas (15 RMB entry) - Train ride (30 RMB) The coffee shop has a wonderful atmosphere and aesthetic appeal, making it popular for photos. The property itself is spacious and perfect for leisurely walks. There’s also a temple nearby, approximately 20 minutes away by car. **Challenges We Faced** My daughter developed a fever and experienced diarrhea during our stay. When I called the front desk for help, the staff member wasn’t very accommodating and suggested my husband go buy medicine. This was difficult for us as foreigners who don’t speak the language well. I felt sad and helpless, especially when we couldn’t get any taxis or cabs to pick us up. We wanted to take her to the hospital, but no cabs were available. However, the next morning, a staff member spoke with me who was extremely kind and accommodating. They even offered to drive my daughter to the hospital, which I declined because we needed to catch our train and she was feeling better after taking medicine. They drove us to the South Railway Station and thoughtfully gave my daughter bags and drinks. It was a very kind gesture that we truly appreciated.