
Where to Stay in Suzhou: Suzhou Sun Plaza Hotel Review
Most travelers include a Suzhou day trip when they travel to Shanghai. Although it is possible, I recommend staying for at least a night just like what we did. You’ll get to explore more without feeling rushed. You’ll also be able to enjoy your trip more. The only problem with staying for a night is you don’t have an idea where to stay. That won’t be a problem though since I’ll be sharing where we stayed in Suzhou as well as other suggestions. If you are traveling to China, there are also several wonderful Discover China tours available.
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Suzhou Sun Plaza Hotel
If you have no idea where to stay, Suzhou Sun Plaza Hotel is a great choice. We also stayed here during our trip. It is located in Shantang Street so it is also just a 5 minutes walk to the Shantang Street night market. The location is also perfect since it is also just a 3 minutes walk from Shi Lu Station.
How to get there?
If you are traveling from Shanghai, you can take the high-speed train from either Shanghai station or Hongqiao Railway Station to Suzhou Railway Station. We took the train from the Hongqiao Railway Station since the train arrives every 5 minutes.
When you arrive at Suzhou Railway Station, you need to transfer to line 2 to take the train to Shi Lu station. It is only two train station stops away. Suzhou Sun Plaza Hotel is just a walking distance from Shi Lu Station.
Room

This is what you’ll see the moment you enter the room. My first impression was, this looked much better and much spacious than the photos on their website. I love Suzhou Sun Plaza Hotel because it is very affordable for a 4-star hotel. We paid 397.60 CNY (56.81 USD or 2875.00 PHP) for one night. Suzhou Sun Plaza is really a great value, it is very spacious and it can also accommodate up to four people.

The beds were also really big and spacious. They were also very comfortable. The beds looked much bigger in real life than in these photos. They also offer free wifi but we find it too slow, none of us were able to use it. Fortunately, we booked wifi for China during our trip.

There are also several cabinet compartments below the television to store some of your things. There are also lots of drawers on the desks. Just make sure to check each compartment before you check out so you won’t forget anything and leave some of your stuff.

The room also has two couches and a small coffee table, perfect for when you want to have a snack and just enjoy the view from your room.

Each room also provides two bathrobes for guests. They can be found in the wardrobe. There’s also a safe box so if you have valuables with you, you can place them in the safebox.
Bathroom

Most hotels I have booked on our trips usually have a small bathroom. The bathroom in Suzhou Sun Plaza Hotel is really big and spacious though. There’s also a bathtub which not all hotel has. There’s also a separate shower cubicle.

My most favorite part about this bathroom is that it has a very spacious sink area. Other hotels I have booked before had a smaller sink, so it has been a struggle to place my skincare products.

They also provide some toiletries for their guests. You don’t have to worry if you forgot to pack shampoo and conditioner since they provide them for you. Disposable toothbrushes, hand soap, shower gels, combs, hair caps and many more are also provided for their guests.

The view of this room is just amazing. Out of all the hotels I have stayed at, Suzhou Sun Plaza has the best view. It has a beautiful view of Suzhou, you can also see the high-speed train from your room, and it is also even more beautiful at night.

There’s nobody in the lobby of the hotel which confused us. You actually need to take the elevator to the second floor where you’ll see the reception area.

I took this photo outside the hotel at around 6 A.M and the sun was just rising. It’s so beautiful even without a filter.

Other Hotels
Old Town Area
The old town area is perfect for you if you are interested to visit the tourist sites or the main attractions. If you want to visit Humble Administrator’s Garden, Suzhou Museum, Pingjuang Road, Couple’s Retreat Garden, and others, then I suggest you choose a hotel in the old town area.
Hotel Soul Suzhou was actually my first choice and I have already booked it for our trip. Unfortunately, there was a change of plans and we needed to change the dates for our trip and it was already sold out for our new dates. What made this hotel my first choice is that they offer free shuttle service to the Humble Administrator’s Garden as well as to Suzhou Railway Station which is really great. I’ll definitely stay here when we have the chance to visit Suzhou next time. Hopefully, it won’t be sold out again.
If you want to stay in a luxury hotel, then Garden Hotel Suzhou is perfect for you. It is one of the top-rated hotels in Suzhou so you need to book earlier. It is just a walking distance to the Master of the Nets Garden and it is also near Shiquan Street.
Suzhou Industrial Park Area
Most luxury accommodations can be found in the Suzhou Industrial Park area. This area is actually considered to have the best hotels in Suzhou. It is also near the famous Jinji Lake and Dushu Lake. There are also a lot of shopping and entertainment activities here such as luxury malls.
This is one of the most luxurious hotels you can find in Suzhou. It is also walking distance to the Times Square entertainment and shopping district. It is also near the Jinji lake which is really great.
The characteristics of Suzhou classical gardens have been included in the design of the rooms. The room also has a floor-to-ceiling glass window that can give you a beautiful view of Taihu Lake and Suzhou.
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Thank you so much for your time to read this! Suzhou is one of my favorite places in China. I actually enjoyed it more than my trip to Shanghai. I hope you find this helpful in planning your trip.
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49 Comments
jennifer schreiner
Beautiful Spot. And love that it is centrally located too. Thank you for sharing your experience with us
Nicole
Wow! This hotel looks amazing! And the views are stunning!
Marycor Valencia
The room looks so inviting and clean plus they have a good view outside. Nice location indeed. Thanks for sharing ?
Carrie | Clean Eating Kitchen
Looks like a great hotel, I love how big the beds are! Sounds like it’s a great bae to explore the city
Matt Taylor
Wow that hotel looks amazing! Shanghai is definitely on my bucket list, I will keep this hotel in mind for sure!
Audrey McClelland
That is one fantastic hotel! I love the spacious rooms and it seems to be in close proximity to major attractions and transportation.
jk
The Suzhou Sun Plaza Hotel looks like a really cozy place to stay. It looks like a very interesting place to visit, I’ve added it to my growing list.
Neely Moldovan
Such a gorgeous hotel! I love the purple drapes in the room. Such a great pop of color.
Stephanie
It looks like there’s plenty of space in that hotel room! Since I am usually traveling as a family of 4, we like having a bit of space. I’ve never been to China but would love to visit one day!
Marcie W.
What a lovely hotel. Your accommodations look so spacious and I appreciate all of the provided storage too.
Autumn Murray
Suzhou Sun Plaza hotel looks like an amazing place to stay! I’ll add to my list of hotels for consideration.
Bree
This does look like a lovely place to stay! Next time I travel there I will be staying here for sure!
Angela Tolsma
Looks like a lovely place to stay. Interesting about the wifi and that you could pay for an extra kind .
Mahmudul Rubel
Luxury hotel… I am planning to travel to some places… If I go there, I definitely consider your recommendation…
Ntensibe Edgar Michael
Nnnniiiiccceeeee….now, these are the places in China we never get to see! I have ear-marked this hotel for my visit to China. I plan on going to China soon enough.
katrina Kroeplin
that looks like my kind of hotel. i would love to stay there. sign me up
sherianne
I hadn’t heard of Suzhou. Suzhou Sun Plaza is super affordable, I’m amazed by what you get for the cost. The room looks huge and I really like the simple design. The view is also a huge selling point. Thanks for the information
Elizabeth O
It all looks wonderful and definitely worth remembering. I will keep this in mind as I plan my trip to China.
megan
I’ve never been to Shanghai so I’ll save this for later!
Retha the Roaming Nanny
This hotel looks spacious and clean. And that sunset, WOW!
Erin
Sounds like a fantastic hotel for a trip to Suzhou. I love that they provide robes and have a shower separate from the tub. Thanks for sharing!
Brianna
Looks like an amazing hotel! I will keep it on my list for when we travel there!
Danik
OK, I am sold! If I ever get to Suzhou, this hotel would be really ideal for me and my family. Two double beds in one room and the size of them! That is probably the most appealing factor for me. But I also love the decor as well, nothing too fancy, just right. 🙂
the joyous living
wow. the family room looks amazing. wow. i love the fun bench too w/ the compartments. just hope nobody leaves anything hehe. joy
Indrani
This seems so perfect for a family of 4. And such a huge bathroom, really a great plus point for me. The view from the hotel is fantastic too. Ideal place to stay during holidays! I don’t mind the poor wifi. I will look in for other wifi services.
Ewa
I’ve never been to China but would love to go one day. Maybe I’ll stay in Suzhou, this hotel looks very nice and comfortable.
Chris | Tourist With Tots
Many times when traveling, I overbook the itinerary because I want to see the most that I can. This can lead to us being rushed and many times we actually miss out on great locations. I love that you recommended an overnight stay in order to get the full experience of this area.
Charlene
Wow! This sounds like a great hotel! I love the view from your room!
Christine @ The Journey of Christine
That bathroom looks amazing! You have to love great hotel bathrooms, I feel like a lot of hotels make them so small. Great view as well!
Yukti Agrawal
Thanks for sharing Suzhou Sun Plaza Hotel Reviews as it looks perfect to stay in Suzhou. The family double room looks very spacious and I will take this room as I am a family traveler.
Linda (LD Holland)
I am sad to say that we did not do a side trip to Suzhou when we were in Shanghai. I love when hotels are located close to public transit. And having easy access to a night market is a big bonus. The room you got looks absolutely massive. Slow wifi would be an issue if we were trying to work. But good thing you already had a good alternative. What a nice sun rise view you got from the Suzhou Sun Plaza Hotel.
Amar singh
I will be travelling to Shanghai in April and good to know that this is a popular day trip destination from Shanghai. Suzhou Sun Plaza Hotel seems to be the perfect place to stop over o your day trip to Suzhou. It looks comfy and includes all the amenities that you would need for a good stay. Rooms look spacious and you had a great view of the city. I will look into it for my visit as well. Thanks for sharing.
Kavita Favelle
We oftens stay overnight when visiting places that are commonly done as day trips from elsewhere, as it gives you more time to really see the place, a chance to see the secondary sights you may not have time for and more importantly, I like to be able to eat dinner in a place and wake up there too. I like how spacious your room was, we appreciate having that space to relax between sightseeing activities!
Courtney
Oooo what a fabulous hotel!!!! Nice and roomy! I hate it when rooms are too small! I will have to check this hotel out
Alyx B
This is perfect!!! Thanks for sharing! I will keep this in mind as I travel to China!
Elizabeth
56.81 USD for a one night stay in a 4 star hotel is incredible value! The room is so spacious. I always appreciate extra room by the sink too. It’s nice to be able to lay out all my toiletries. The slow wifi would be a bummer, but other than that the hotel looks great.
Mayi
This looks like a perfect hotel option in Shanghai. The room is so spacious and airy. I have rarely stayed at room so spacious in Asia. Thanks for sharing
Kiz
Putting China on my bucket list. It wasn’t before but you make it look amazing!
Myrah Duque
Great for a four like us! Having a big bathroom is a selling point for us! This hotel would be the perfect place t spend the holidays.
Bhushavali N
It looks like a nice hotel. By staying a night and exploring one more day in a place to which everyone goes on a day-trip really helps to find the little gems in those places. The room is indeed very spacious, unlike most city hotels. Good to know even 4 can stay there comfortably!
Larch
The hotel looks fabulous and a great review. Like you I love a big bathroom and a bath is such a treat.
Jas
Can’t believe how spacious their room is! I love a large sink too for my toiletries plus that bathtub looks super inviting. The views are stellar and it definitely looks like I’ll have to spend a night here before or after heading to Shanghai!
Image Earth Travel
Looks very lush!
Jenn | By Land and Sea
Thank you for the great recommendation – this looks like a great place to stay!
Anna
I often stay overnight at places that other tourists visit as a day trip and I usually have a good experience. As you say it too, I have the possibility to really take my time and wander at residential areas which is really like.
Kyle
It looks like an awesome & luxury place to stay in. Thank you.
Edel Hughes
The hotel looks amazing! Hope to visit China one day. Edel http://www.joyofblogs.com
Agustina
Thanks for sharing such an in-depth review and for recommending this hotel! I’ll definitely keep it in mind if I ever go there ?
Sharon
This looks like a comfortable and clean hotel. Good choice!