The SANGHA Retreat by OCTAVE provides a great place for travelers to relax after a busy day. Visitors to Suzhou will find that the SANGHA Retreat by OCTAVE is a fantastic accommodation choice. The hotel is only 8km from Yangchenghu Railway Station and 50km from Wuxi Shuofang Airport, giving guests a number of convenient transportation options. In addition, Caoxieshan Metro Station is just a short walk away. This hotel is located near many of Suzhou's attractions including If You Are The One Filming Location, Assembly and Tai Chi. When guests have some time on their hands they can make use of the onsite facilities. This Suzhou hotel provides parking on site. If you are looking for a convenient place to stay, our guests have told us that this location is excellent.
"Well, I came specifically for this room, and perhaps because of the high price, I had higher expectations and demands for the trip. Overall, I didn't feel it was very worthwhile or worth the price. First, the room rate was bundled with a wellness package, and the price on Ctrip was only for one person's experience; if two people wanted to experience it, it would cost an additional 1500 yuan. The wellness package included three meals, a body spa, various bathing experiences (basically, a traditional Northeastern bathhouse 🌝), and two consultations, one physical and one spiritual. There were also some courses. However, from my experience, if the main focus is on healing, this itinerary was quite rushed, and I didn't feel my body got any rest (maybe it's just my own workload; I can't finish so many things in one day :)).
🏠 First, the decor is predominantly wood, and because it focuses on wellness and healing, there are many crystals for purification. The rooms are also mostly made of pure wood. Since we were newlyweds, the hotel upgraded us to a suite, and the soft furnishings and design in the suite were very nice, making it feel very homey. However, I didn't quite understand the green wallpaper behind the living room.
🍠The focus is on wellness and relaxation, so all three meals are vegetarian, prepared by the hotel. Breakfast portions are generous, and lunch has a Michelin-star quality, with exquisite presentation.
✍🏻️The service didn't match the room's quality. Requests such as missing classes or having meals brought to the room were refused. Customized service was basically unavailable; everything had to be done according to the established procedures.
🌳The ambiance, however, is undeniably beautiful."