Tongli 1917 Best South Inn
Location: No.81 Zhuxing St,Tongli Town, Wu Jiang District, Suzhou, cn
Star Rating: 4 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Traditional Chinese Style Rooms
The air-conditioned rooms at Tongli 1917 Best South Boutique Inn are beautifully decorated in a traditional Chinese style, offering guests a unique and authentic cultural experience. Each room is equipped with modern amenities such as air conditioning, TV, and free WiFi, ensuring a comfortable stay.
Convenient Location
Situated inside the charming Tongli Ancient Town, our inn is just a short stroll away from popular attractions like Jiayin Hall and Retreat and Reflection Garden. With Guanqian Street and Tiger Hill within a reasonable distance, guests can easily explore the surrounding areas. The nearby Sunan Shuofang International Airport also provides convenient access for travelers.
Personalized Service
Our property offers a non 24-hour front desk with service hours from 8:00 to 18:00, ensuring assistance is always available. Guests can also enjoy WeChat customer service and semi self-service options outside of regular hours. Additionally, we provide ticket services and luggage storage for added convenience during your stay.
Book your stay at Tongli 1917 Best South Boutique Inn for a memorable and comfortable experience in the heart of Tongli Ancient Town.
Important Information
Please be noted that guests who enter the old town during 08:00 to 17:00 is required to purchase the old town entry ticket, CNY 100 per person.
For guests who leave their car in Zhenbei Parking lot can walk to the property in 10 minutes. During 08:00 to 17:00, the property can provide a chargeable luggage delivery service for those who travel with large suitcases.
Please note that there are dogs, cats and birds at this property, guests with allergies are advised to book with caution.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
This property is located in a pedestrian-only zone.
This property is located in a residential area, and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Amenities & Facilities
- Electric bicycle charging station
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Room service
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Fax/photocopying
- Tour desk
- Soundproof rooms
- Car hire
- Non-smoking throughout
- Private check-in/check-out
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Board games/puzzles
- Concierge service
- Adult only
- Outdoor furniture
- Coffee Shop on site
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Invoice provided
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- CCTV outside property
- 24-hour security
- Key card access
- Shopping on site
- Television in common areas
- Express check-in
- Free wired internet
- Golfing on site
- Internet access
- Reception hall
- Japanese garden
- Electric bicycle charging station
Rooms Available
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Family Room
This family room has automatic toilet, air conditioning, an electric kettle and a cable TV. This room can accommodate foreigner guests.
Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Electric kettle
- Cleaning products
- Linen
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key card access
- Reading light
- Earplugs
- Privacy curtain
- Window
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Roc Style Double Room
This double room is equipped with air conditioning, an electric kettle and a stereo projector (for TV and movies). This room can accommodate foreigner guests.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Cleaning products
- Linen
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key card access
- Reading light
- Earplugs
- Privacy curtain
- Window
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Twin Room
This double room is equipped with air conditioning, an electric kettle and a stereo projector (for TV and movies). This room can accommodate foreigner guests.
Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Cleaning products
- Linen
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key card access
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Superior Queen Room
This double room is equipped with air conditioning, an electric kettle and a stereo projector (for TV and movies). This room can accommodate foreigner guests.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Sofa
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Cleaning products
- Linen
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key card access
- Reading light
- Earplugs
- Privacy curtain
- Window
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Fate Garden View Room
This double room features a view, automatic toilet,air conditioning, an electric kettle and a cable TV. This room can accommodate foreigner guests.
Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Sofa
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Electric kettle
- Cleaning products
- Linen
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key card access
- Reading light
- Earplugs
- Privacy curtain
- Window
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Juniper Executive Suite
This suite features has air conditioning, an electric kettle and a stereo projector (for TV and movies). This room can accommodate foreigner guests.
Max Occupancy: 4 (3 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Sofa
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Cleaning products
- Linen
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Wine or champagne
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key card access
- Reading light
- Earplugs
- Privacy curtain
- Window
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Standard Suite
1 Queen Bed
646-sq-foot room with courtyard views
Layout - Bedroom and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, free bottled water, and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Pillowtop bed and blackout drapes/curtains
Bathroom - Private bathroom, slippers, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Desk, local maps, and window screens
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, no rollaway/extra beds available, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Separate sitting area
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Pillowtop mattress
- Rainfall showerhead
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Toilet with electronic bidet
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Soap
- Local maps
- Window screens
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Electrical adapters/chargers
- Bed sheets not available
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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite
1 Queen Bed
377-sq-foot room with garden views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, free bottled water, and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Pillowtop bed and blackout drapes/curtains
Bathroom - Private bathroom, slippers, and a separate bathtub and shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Laptop workspace, local maps, and window screens
Comfort - Air conditioning
Accessibility - Portable shower seat
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Free WiFi
- Pillowtop mattress
- Rainfall showerhead
- Toilet with electronic bidet
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Soap
- Local maps
- Window screens
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Electrical adapters/chargers
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Portable shower seat
- Bed sheets not available
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Standard Double Room (Shi Cha)
1 Queen Bed
215-sq-foot room with courtyard views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, free bottled water, and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Pillowtop bed and blackout drapes/curtains
Bathroom - Private bathroom, slippers, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Laptop workspace, local maps, and window screens
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, no rollaway/extra beds available, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Pillowtop mattress
- Rainfall showerhead
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Toilet with electronic bidet
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Soap
- Local maps
- Window screens
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Electrical adapters/chargers
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Bed sheets not available
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Family Double Room, 1 Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
323-sq-foot room with courtyard views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, free bottled water, and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Pillowtop bed and blackout drapes/curtains
Bathroom - Private bathroom, slippers, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Laptop workspace, local maps, and window screens; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning
Accessibility - Portable shower seat
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Pillowtop mattress
- Rainfall showerhead
- Toilet with electronic bidet
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Soap
- Local maps
- Window screens
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Electrical adapters/chargers
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Portable shower seat
- Bed sheets not available
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Standard Double Room (Wang Yun)
1 Double Bed
215-sq-foot room with courtyard views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, free bottled water, and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Pillowtop bed and blackout drapes/curtains
Bathroom - Private bathroom, slippers, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Local maps, window screens, and guidebooks
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Pillowtop mattress
- Rainfall showerhead
- Toilet with electronic bidet
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Soap
- Local maps
- Window screens
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Electrical adapters/chargers
- Bed sheets not available
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Standard Double Room (East)
1 Double Bed
215-sq-foot room with courtyard views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, free bottled water, and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Pillowtop bed and blackout drapes/curtains
Bathroom - Private bathroom, slippers, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Laptop workspace, local maps, and window screens
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Pillowtop mattress
- Rainfall showerhead
- Toilet with electronic bidet
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Soap
- Local maps
- Window screens
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Electrical adapters/chargers
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Bed sheets not available
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Queen Room
This double room is equipped with air conditioning, an electric kettle and a stereo projector (for TV and movies). This room can accommodate foreigner guests.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Cleaning products
- Linen
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key card access
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Misty Rain Jiangnan Standard Room
This twin room has automatic toilet, an electric kettle and air conditioning. This room can accommodate foreigner guests.
Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Electric kettle
- Cleaning products
- Linen
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key card access
- Reading light
- Earplugs
- Privacy curtain
- Window
Guest Reviews
- Khantham (10/5): Awesome - Beautiful place Best location
- Matthias (8/5): Nice spot to be - Location, nice room Basically non existing WiFi
- Stuart (7/5): -
- Wylie (6/5): -
- Gunther (10/5): -
- HSUAN YI (10/5): - 地理位置很好，老闆娘親切，房間很舒適！ 性價比高👍 沒有
- Queenie (4/5): -
- Jackson (6/5): - Good and convenient location as it is right in the ancient town. Like the feeling and vibe of the old building structure. Very spacious room. Room felt a bit dusty, there was some dust on the bed when we arrived, probably fell from the ceiling. The host messaged me to get details of my arrival time and means of transportation, then instructions were given very clear on how to find and get there. However, host wasn't around to receive us and we actually arrived at an unmanned front desk. Room was very spacious but one of the bed was really hard.
- 骏 (7/5): -
- ANNE-MARIE (8/5): - merci encore à notre hôte qui nous a aidé dans la démarche de trouver un taxi. Elle parle très bien l'anglais, l'endroit est charmant, la chambre très agréable et très bien situé
- Pieter (7/5): Alles bij elkaar heel fijn hotel voor bezoek aan Tongli - Locatie: midden in Tongli ancient town Onduidelijke aanwijzingen precieze adres hotel. Contact hierover moeizaam: telefoon werd niet opgenomen, emails niet gelezen. Schoonmaak kan veel beter.
- Jana (10/5): - Located in the very centre of the ancient town right on the bank of the channel. The hotel is residing in an ancient house, very beautiful and authentic. Clean and nicely designed and very helpful staf. All was perfect. To get there be ready you must walk from North parking lot 10minutes. Thank you for the nice experience.
- Carlos (5/5): - Great location. The building and bathroom smell bad as sewer. We were waiting on the street 30 min despite we communicated the arrival time. No coffee was provided in the room, and the room was really small. The tv requires to pay per view.
- Shaun (9/5): Great place to stay in Tongli - Beautifully converted old house right in the centre of the scenic area. Decent sound insultation but Karaoke bar nearby. Closed at 1000 when we were there.
- georgia (10/5): - It was beautiful in a perfect location Nothing to complain about
- Andreas (9/5): Very nice Hostel in the middle of a fantastic ancient city - Very nice owner, supportive in any aspect
- Eduardo (7/5): Excelenre lugar pero sucio - La limpieza era pobre, el baño estaba sucio. Abajo de las camas estaba sucio. La escoba y paños de limpieza pasaban rápidos solo por donde la vista llegaba
- Lee Hughes (10/5): Amazing location and very helpful staff - Great location and staff very helpful N/A
- Holger (10/5): -
- Aswathy (7/5): - The property was lovely and so was the host. The room was good for the price I paid. The location is great but may not be ideal if you want to be close to the city centre.
- Gerard (5/5): -
- Teresa (9/5): - Very nice hotel, clean room and right in the center of tingli
- Polina (9/5): Great location with modern facilities - Genuinely old house with modern bathroom, good air conditioning and comfortable bed in a very good location. Very helpful host. And great location- right in the middle of historical place of Tongli. You can see the channels at night and without the crowds. My room did not have a view , but that’s minor.
- Carole (7/5): Séjour moyen - Petite guesthouse très typique très bien placée. La propriétaire n'est pas sur place, elle m'avait envoyé un message sauf que je n'avais pas accès a ma messagerie, me demandant de l'appeler 30 minutes avant notre arrivée. En tant qu'étranger il ne m'était de toute façon pas possible de la contacter par téléphone. Nous avons attendu 30 minutes car les vendeuses de la boutique d'à coté n'ont pas voulu nous venir en aide. J'ai du aller voir une autre boutique et le propriétaire a bien voulu la contacter. Tout est assez compliqué en Chine pour les touristes étrangers. La chambre sentait un peu l'humidité et pas de breakfast proposé.
- KHETESHBHAI DINESHKUMAR (8/5): -
- Anthony Guy Chy-Seng (10/5): -
- Maricarmen (10/5): - Excelente hotel cómodo aunque las habitaciones sin pequeñas solo pasamos una noche ahí , personal super atento lo recomiendo
- Imelda (6/5): Probably more suitable for backpackers. - We love that we are inside TongLi which allows us to visit the town till late in the evening to see the lanterns and also early in the morning where the streets are quieter with less people/tourists. In the morning, we were able to witness how the locals live which is rather authentic in my opinion. The Inn's architecture is very interesting and could be a good spot for Hanfu photo-taking. The beds were fantastic. Perhaps the communication to reach the destination could be improved as it was quite confusing and rather frustrating to reach. We were a big group of 11 people with toddlers and elderlies so we feel that this inn could be more suitable for families with older children or backpackers. It wasn't easy to transport the luggages as the cobbled streets were uneven and bumpy, not to mention the need to bring them up and down the bridges, unless you are willing to pay 30CNY for a rickshaw to carry your luggages (max 3). The rooms we had (level 1) seemed vacant for some time as we can smell the humidity when we entered and they were a little dirty in some areas (bathroom).
- Nicholas (10/5): Exceptional - Friendly staff , great location, clean and tidy , recommended from New Zealand Everything
- Alex (7/5): Good -
- Lionel (10/5): Tong Li Ancient Town - Very friendly owner, a picturesque place Don't bring heavy luggage. It is a good walk from the entrance and the uneven, cobbled walkway doesn't help.😅
- Jeffrey (9/5): Terrific Tongli family run inn - Wonderful family run inn in the heart of Tongli. Parts of the inn are over a hundred years old, stay in history! The rooms are spacious and clean. The bathroom is modern. The location is unmatched. Right in the heart of Tongli Ancient Water Town, where the Three Bridges are. Close to all the main sites. Go to Pearl Tower during the day and Tuisi Garden at sunset/dusk when the lights turn own. You will see wonderful Suzhou style gardens in two ways on the same day. Staying overnight helps you avoid the day trippers at the front and back ends of the day. The whole place is so lovely without the crowds. You get to see how the locals live in Tongli, as it still has a real functioning town (as opposed to a sanitised tourist environment). They still wash clothes in the canal! Access is a bit more challenging. Transport stops at the edge of the old town and you either have to drag your luggage several hundred metres to the inn or arrange for a scooter with flat deck to help you bring it to the inn (the inn can help arrange this).
- Federico (8/5): Tongli nice place to relax - Very nice building and staff
- Yu (9/5): I enjoyed my stay very much. Loved the fact the building was very traditional and yet the interiors were modern - It was clean and conveniently located within TongLi. I also liked that it was traditional yet modern. Communication with the owner of the establishment was via WeChat and she provided any kind of guidance you need
- Mario (7/5): Good - +Excellent location +Clean room -sound isolation is very poor. We couldn't sleep because people outside were talking (not yelling) and it was like they were talking in our room.
- Sally (9/5): Lovely, a great stay! - Very cosy, has everything you need and the host was very helpful. Bathroom was very nice and location was amazing! I hope to return in the future. If you have a big suitcase, it might be difficult to take it across the bumpy roads of Tongli to where the hotel is located (central). Plus there is no lift, so you’ll need to carry it up the stairs. Pack light!
- Aaa19691 (9/5): Superb - Charming place to stay in the most beautiful town
- Margaret (7/5): Thank you for the motor bike ride! - Unique Pillows were uncomfortable- change for memory foam
- Alexandros (8/5): Very good -
- Har (6/5): Pleasant -
- John (10/5): Exceptional -
- Michael (3/5): Very small space hardly any room to moved around. Old and shabby. 3 star rating. I would not recommend. Better get a ho -
- Soon (7/5): Good -
- Petra (10/5): Exceptional - Perfect perfect perfect Nothing
- Charlotte (8/5): The staff were very accommodating and helped us from start to finish. The rooms were modern and clean and the shower and - It was in a great location and easy to find, right in the center of town. If you are English there are no options for using the TV which is shame as it is a great set up!
- Simon (10/5): very glad we chose this place - amazing. location was superb, you step right out onto views of the three bridges, restaurants everywhere nearby, very atmospheric. We loved it. Staff were very friendly and helpful and the place was spotless. The room we chose was a family room and they had books and some toys for kids too. very thoughtful. I wouldn't change anything! the place was lovely
- Harriet (9/5): Superb -
- Loh (8/5): Quaint little inn with the coziness of home - Tongli watertown itself is very pretty which is why we decided to stay 1 night to enjoy its slowness from city life. Tongli 1917 Best South Inn is able to provide a good night stay being in the middle of the town. No problem walking around the quaint small town and finding good food. Nil
- Hongjiang1214 (9/5): good experience - The host are very nice, they are fast responsive and communicative. The environment is very nice and comfy. You can definitely feel some relaxing atmosphere living along the river in an antique town and experience some local culture. the location is 10 minutes walk from the gate where you can park or taxin brings you to. If you have luggages, it's not that easy to carry all along the stone road. Another downside is the ticket you have to pay if you come between 8:00-17:00. However, beyond those time, entry is for free and parking is also for free. So consider both sides when you decide to live here.
- Stanley (10/5): The perfect accommodation for this beautiful town. - I don’t think there is a better location for tourists to stay in Tongli. It is right in front of the waterway, though don’t expect a canal view. Immediately outside the inn is a path that runs along the canal. Turning left or right brings you to wonderfully authentic picturesque old town sights, full of shops, cafes, restaurants and ancient mansions. The inn is in an authentic old house with quaint windows and views of old tiled roofs, but with modern equipment (including a remote controlled toilet!). Best communicate with the inn on how to get to it especially with luggage. Cars and buses are not allowed in the town. It seems there are 2 points for your transport to drop you then you need to make your way to the inn on foot or 3-wheeled scooters. The first drop off point is a 5 minute walk from the inn. But it’s all cobbled stone paths with arching bridges so unless you have backpacks and/or can carry your bags all the way, don’t attempt this. The second drop off point is at the tourist centre just outside town along a major road. The inn will arrange a 3-wheeled scooter to collect you with your luggage. Communication in English is difficult. I used Google translate to communicate with the hotel on WeChat, the Chinese WhatsApp, by pasting my Mandarin texts onto WeChat and using Google translate to read their replies. But I must say Ting Ting is a great staff. Despite her English language deficiency, she really tries to help and in some way manages to get things done for her guests.
- Vicente (10/5): Exceptional - O persoal foi moi atento e servicial. A ubicación é inmellorable. Sen dúbida a mellor elección para pasar uns días en Tong Li Estancia perfecta, nada malo que comentar.
- Christian (7/5): Good -
- Céline (8/5): Charming hotel in a nice old city - Very good location within the old city. Quiet hotel Not easy to find the location if you don’t have any WiFi. It would be better that the hotel’s receptionist could speak a few words of English and it would be very helpful to get a map of main city’s attractions in English, not exclusively in Chinese.
- Liz (8/5): Clean and comfortable - Grace was a fantastic host, helpful and friendly and the beds were comfortable. Transporting luggage to the room was challenging
- Simon (9/5): Superb - amazing location, be aware that you need a cheap ticket to enter Tongli. But getting that ticket is a good idea anyways.
- 约尼 (10/5): Exceptional -
- Irene (9/5): Beautiful boutique hotel right at the center of Tongli ancient town - Located with ancient town in a renovated historic building. It was tastefully decorated with thoughtful modern amenities. The staff were very friendly and courteous! The room was a little small. It was not easy to reach the wardrobe.
- Grant (8/5): Very good - Awesome location in a gorgeous town. Just make sure you get someone to guide you there.
- Hawtin (10/5): 2 days there were not enough. One more day would have been better. There are many places to visit. - The hotel is in the centre of the Historical Tongli. It is very quiet and picturesque. The trees along the canals, the architecture, the bridges, the shops, the cafés, the restaurants are amazing.
- Steffy (8/5): Very good - Staff is friendly and nice. Help us book for entrance ticket. My daughter was bitten by mosquitos or insects all over her legs and arms.
- Andy (9/5): Superb -
- Ong (10/5): Exceptional - Staff very nice with customers talking. Staff will bring customer from tongli go in hotel. Future next time I go su Zhou I will stay same hotel 😊
- Cm (8/5): Very good -
- Mei (9/5): Perfect location. - Home stay kind of accommodation. Owner and staff very friendly and helpful. They will recommend where to have your meals and places to visit. For luggage can be arranged with front desk for trishaw to help with transportation to main entrance or parking.
- Wolfgang (10/5): Exceptional - Location, the house, the personal,
- Meisy (9/5): Superb -
- Alan (8/5): interesting stay in a small but unique hotel - breakfast was not available. all good
- Maysan (9/5): Superb -
- Amy (10/5): Homely, comfortable stay! - Location is excellent! It is central and located in the middle of Tongli. The furnishings are vintage. Although newly renovated, it preserves its traditional chinese design throughout the whole inn. I do not dislike anything about the property. However, when I tried to locate the inn via a local Suzhou map app, it led me to the wrong place. We ended up dragging our luggage throughout Tongli for close to an hour. Thanks to the helpful locals, we managed to locate the inn eventually.
- Adevdh (7/5): Quiet room and good only for very short stay. - Good location, just by the three bridges Room has no view and very basic. There is no TV but a projector of which hardly any free programs available online. Need to be a member to watch online programs.
- Xi (6/5): The stay was alright. - It’s a cool building. Beautiful Suzhou style architecture with fish ponds. Rooms are big. The little town is very neat, people are friendly. You can take a rowing boat to get around the whole town in 20-30 minutes. We were the only guests there the first night. So I don’t think it would be a lot for the owner to at least come to the town entrance to guide us to her Airbnb. We got lost in the town with a heavy luggage and a toddler. The residents there were surprised that the owner didn’t come to guide us. The owner also gave us the wrong info that the town would charge us if we get in between 8-5. We told the security that we stayed there and got in before 5pm. The owner was unavailable at the site and late in responding to messages when we stayed there. We couldn’t find her every morning. There was a huge coffee machine just for decoration I guess. No coffee /tea provided any morning. We weren’t told how to check out or who to give the door keys to. We eventually gave to a cleaning lady. It’s a little far from the city center. It would be a better place for people who lives in Suzhou to get out of the city but not outside travelers.
- Mei (8/5): Very good -
- Helen (6/5): Beautiful building, but our expectations about the hospitality were not met. - The inn in Tongli is located next to a canal in the center of the water town. We liked the old building and its architecture, especially the wooden carvings and the fish in the little stream in the courtyard. The owner was nice and understanding, so when we left two days earlier due to the weather and the hospitality issues (see the section what we did not like), she refunded us one night. The whole water city is very moist, and unfortunately, the building was moist too (e.g. the bed even felt a bit moist). That´s probably not the owner´s fault, but made the stay a bit unpleasant. We expected the atmosphere to be very inviting and familiar because of the comments, but unfortunately that was not the case. The only staff was a girl that did not really know how to accomodate guests. For example, the text she sent us said that there is a free luggage transport to the hotel. We took that and she organized it, but when we arrived she said we should pay (the English text she sent said it was free, the Chinese version did not say it was free - but as a foreigner of course I did not translate the Chinese when there is an English version). It was only 30 RMB, but she refused to pay the driver and did not even excuse the mistake. Of course we paid it to him, but the overall impression we got upon arrival was not that great. Overall and compared to other places in the town, the inn is also a bit overpriced.
- Anonymous (7/5): Good -
- Patrick (8/5): Very good -
- Ina (10/5): Excellent, cosy and quiet hotel - Nice, cosy atmosphere, very friendly and helpful staff. For everyone who enjoys peace and quietness, while still being close to all touristic sites.
- Yah (8/5): Very good - It was close to many tourist spots in the town Nil
- Txvx (9/5): Maybe the best place in Tongli. - I made the right decision to stay overnight and experience the romance of Tongli when most tourists have left. The hotel is right in the centre of the scenic area , next to the Three Bridges. The girl at the office was really great, friendly and very chatty. Gave us all needed information of both hotel, where to eat (I am vegan). The hotel is more like a home, lovely setting, nice small pond with fish. Bedroom had 2 very comfy double beds and big shower too.
- Sanford (8/5): Very good - It was nice to stay in someplace that was authentic, The town was nice to walk around. My towel had holes in it and I had to get it replaced. it was hard to get the window closed in the bathroom that opened on to the courtyard.
- Rita (8/5): Very good - Great location, the staff is helpful and the onset speaks English and has very good suggestions about Tongli. It’s an old house so noise isolation is really not good.
- Lem (10/5): The team is super friendly & helpful, location is very convenient to explore around the ancient town. Room is clean, - Right in the heart of the ancient town!
- Anastasia (8/5): Very good - good location in ancient town, very quite rooms (you can sleep with open window) As in many places in China no English-speaking staff, but still very welcoming and helpful
- Ye (9/5): Superb -
- Marvin (10/5): Exceptional -
- Xiaoxiong (9/5): A very pleasant stay with the inn! - It is very nice! The design of the building is beautiful! The staff are very friendly and helpful.
- Cc&tt (8/5): Unique place to stay. Cleanness needs improvement - The location is great. The hotel is at the most shady area along the river in TongLi, which makes it pleasant in hot summer. Directly outside the gate is the river with many trees. One can take a boat not far away. The garden is wonderful, small and elegant. There are many colourful fishes in the pond, and some beautiful tiny fishes in the water tank. The living room is big and nice: we often sit on the sofa while chatting with others, and we used the dinner table for one dinner with ordered delivery. Very very cozy living room. The password-locks at front gate and bedrooms are convenient to use. The front desk girl replied quickly to my questions, although she is not always familiar with the situation as she is new. Everything else is great, but the cleanness was not good when we visited. What a pity. Apparently the cleaning lady was in vacation and the front desk girl had to take care of room cleaning but she is not experienced. There were clear marks on the floor when we checked in. And we had to remind her to refill toilet paper and clean the trash. The hotel management should be better to find a replacement for the cleaning staff when the regular one is away.
- Micham (10/5): Exceptional -
- Anton (9/5): Superb -
- Adam (9/5): Superb -
- Martinlegoff (9/5): Superb - The owner spoke very good english and recommended some excellent places for dinner and for breakftast. The Room was very comfortable and the location of the hotel was ideal.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Very ancient china type of feeling Room is spacious, even with a big living room by yourself
- Peter (8/5): - Frukosten var liten upplevelse. Kinesisk frukost intogs i köket.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Great location and service. Very helpful with recommendations and tips.
- MICHELE (10/5): Preciosa casa antigua - Grace, la dueña de este preciosa casa antigua habla inglés y era muy servical. Nos vino a recojer a la entrada de la antigua ciudad y nos recomendó un restaurante en la misma calle donde la comida era muy rico! Era como alojarse en un pequeño museo. Todo muy bien decorado y limpio. Unica pega para mi...el loro de la casa cantando por la noche...pero supongo que esó también tiene su encanto 😉 Una experiencia para recomendar!
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