5-Star Hotels in Changshu

Had a wonderful stay here! My friend recommended it, and I booked for the May Day holiday. It's super close to Shanghu Scenic Area, just a left turn to Gate 2. The hotel grounds are beautiful, and the service is excellent. You can even take a shuttle car to your room. Our ground-floor room came with a small courtyard and a spacious bay window, which was lovely and made the room feel huge. The bathroom had a great wet/dry separation, and the shower area was quite large and comfortable. Breakfast quality was good, especially the Changshu mushroom oil noodles and the unique mango sago buns. The only minor letdown was the coffee quality, which wasn't quite up to 5-star hotel standards – a slight disappointment. In the evening, there was an outdoor bonfire party and sweet soup provided. Lunch and dinner were also good, and guests get an 8.5% discount. The hotel offers plenty of activities; it was really relaxing to enjoy the hotel after a hike up Yushan.

Traveling with my dog, this hotel proved to be wonderfully pet-friendly with no extra charge, and the value for money far exceeded my expectations. The staff were incredibly warm and attentive, proactively showing us to our room and checking if we needed anything. The room was well-equipped with amenities, including disposable toilet seat covers. The bed was quite comfortable, and they even offered a selection of pillows to cater to different preferences. My only minor quibble is that the handle on the inside of the toilet room is positioned a little too close to the toilet (Picture 8), making it easy to bump your head when bending over. Similarly, the lamp by the window is also a bit awkwardly placed and easy to hit (Picture 9). The hotel's location is also fantastic, situated right at the foot of Yushan Mountain, which makes it perfect for hikers planning to tackle the Yushan Eagle Line trail.

This is my second time staying at this hotel in Changshu, and the service is still exceptionally good. Upon check-in, I received fruit, and in the evening, there were snacks and milk. Breakfast is served at the Novotel next door. Overall, it's pretty good, with both Chinese dim sum and Western breakfast options.