Yangzhou State Guesthouse

Location is the big plus.  Within the compound there's hot spring baths, historical sites, multiple restaurants (some needing 2 weeks advance reservation).  The only downside, which can't usually be avoided in China's locally managed hotels, is that the habits of people using rest rooms / importance of toilet paper refill is different from what some foreigners are used to. Still, overall I'll give it 4.6 stars given the variety and historical significance of some of the sites within the compound.

There are several buildings (new or old) inside this big complex. We stayed in Building 3. Good: great gardens and the lake inside the complex, well-known restaurants with local cuisine. They provide mini shuttle service to different buildings and restaurants. Rooms are spacious. Staffers are friendly and helpful. Not so good: a little outdated, and the carpet needs to be replaced.

A great hotel close to restaurants and attractions

Hotel is in excellent location, next to 瘦西湖。room is spacious and very clean. Staffs are very helpful. Guest relations officer 焦雨鑫 upgraded our room after our concern about the room location. Plan to come back with our next trip.

Beautiful hotel in the city, like a big park

A wonderful hotel. We got upgraded to a room in building 11, with a view over their small lake/pond. The room was spacious and everything was very clean. The whole hotel was very impressive, beautiful grounds being able to walk up to the lake. They also made a special effort for my wife’s birthday. Only downside is that the bed is a bit hard. But they had choices of pillow softness which was a nice addition!