Suzhou, ChinaEast Taihu Lake
Hualuxe Suzhou Bay Hot Spring Resort , An Ihg Hotel
Lakeside hot-spring resort
East Taihu Lake Suzhou, China
Opened
2021
Price
$$
Rated for
Wellness Resort LocalOutside the door
The house
IHGLakeside hot-spring resort
Classical Jiangnan estate architecture shapes the grounds, where days revolve around natural geothermal bathing and formal tea ceremonies.
What it’s good at
Notable
Geothermal waters drawn from underground feed mineral pools and private balcony soaking tubs.
Listed
Jiangnan garden architecture sets the stage for regional Huaiyang dining and master-led tea ceremonies.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
In addition to handsome contemporary-classic rooms and suites you’ll find the Wonderland Hot Spring wellness complex, fed by geothermal waters, as well as a pair of restaurants.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Lake Taihu's shoreline sits 300 meters away across green parkland, with the Suzhou Bay Cultural Center close by.
The rooms
Rooms are finished in a quiet contemporary-classic style, and select balconies hold private soaking tubs fed by geothermal springs.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The indoor pool
A heated indoor lap pool sits beneath a coffered ceiling, looking out across the gardens through floor-to-ceiling windows.
At the table
Xian Yan serves buffet breakfasts with live stations for Shengze shaomai, and keeps its noodle counter open until midnight.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.