Garden Hotel Suzhou International, KunshanGarden Hotel Suzhou International in Kunshan, China has a corrected score of 3.7 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 42 of 108 hotels we score in Kunshan. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.9 before correction: Booking.com 3.9, Tripadvisor 4.1, Agoda 3.8. Rooms from about $162 a night (cached, not a live quote).Garden Hotel Suzhou International is a five-star property situated on Shiquan Street within the Gusu District of Suzhou. It sits close to several UNESCO-listed sites, including the Master of the Nets Garden and Lion Grove Garden. The hotel features a large 48,000 square yard traditional garden and contains 237 rooms. Facilities include an indoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, outdoor tennis courts, and a spa with sauna and massage services. The hotel caters to business travellers with meeting rooms and a business centre, while families are welcome. Guests can access on-site dining with special diet menus and valet parking. The property is located in a historic area, which may lead to increased foot traffic nearby.What stands out

Large traditional gardens

Near UNESCO heritage sites

On-site tennis courts

Comprehensive spa facilities

Watch out for

Located in a busy tourist area

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