Incorporating the new upmarket Xuan Miao shopping plaza, this modern 5-star deluxe hotel is conveniently located in the old city centre, on Suzhou's most famous street. Decorated in a traditional Chinese style and only an hour from Shanghai by train, the hotel features 329 rooms surrounding 2 internal atriums. Facilities include an all-day dining restaurant, Cantonese restaurant, lobby lounge and library, as well as a health club and outdoor swimming pool. Xuan Miao Temple and Guanqian Street, 2 of Suzhou's best-known landmarks, are within easy walking distance of the hotel. Other points of interest are nearby, such as Beisi Temple, Guang Yu Book Store, the Silk Museum and the Humble Administrator’s Garden, as well as restaurants and other nightlife attractions.