Suzhou, ChinaSuzhou Old Town
Kimpton Suzhou Bamboo Grove, an IHG Hotel
Canal-side modernist cloister
Suzhou Old Town Suzhou, China
Opened
2022
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe LocalOutside the door
The house
IHGCanal-side modernist cloister
Low-rise pavilions cluster around reflecting pools and bamboo groves, blending ancient Jiangnan water town geometry with sleek modern hospitality.
What it’s good at
Notable
Low-rise pavilions by SCDA feature dark-tiled roofs, clean geometric lines, and floor-to-ceiling glass framing tranquil canals.
Notable
Attentive staff welcome pets alongside guests, complemented by cultural turndown rituals and private garden-facing balconies.
Notable
Traditional Jiangnan garden layouts meet canal-side courtyards and regional Huaiyang cuisine at The Grove.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
The result is a dynamic fusion of local architecture and planning, embodied here as a series of low buildings surrounded by gardens and canals…
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set along the ancient Gusu moat on Zhuhui Road, classical gardens and historic canal walkways sit just minutes away.
The rooms
Most rooms open onto private balconies or landscaped courtyards framing canal waters, finished in muted tones with in-room yoga mats.
The pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated indoor lap pool sits behind courtyard windows, and the fitness room includes Technogym and Pilates equipment.
Restaurant
The Grove
Chefs prepare modern Huaiyang and Suzhou classics beside an open kitchen, highlighting seasonal Jiangnan ingredients and local freshwater fish.
Bar 168
Chinese latticed windows look out over garden courtyards, and the bar pours craft cocktails and vintage whiskies.
At the table
Private dining rooms center on round marble tables, and intimate counters serve seasonal Japanese omakase menus.
How it began
Built on the grounds of the former Bamboo Grove Hotel, the layout draws architectural inspiration from nearby Prince Zhong's Mansion.
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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.