A family-friendly hotel right next to a garden, offering one-stop fun for kids

OMG, girls! I struck gold with this hidden gem hotel in Suzhou during my trip—my kid didn’t want to leave! 📍 Huamao Gusuli Prime location—just a 5-minute walk 🚶 from Suzhou Railway Station 🚉 via Metro Line 2. Surrounded by attractions: 500m to the Lingering Garden, 800m to Shantang Street, 1km to the Garden of Cultivation, and 2km to Hanshan Temple. Super convenient transportation. The hotel features apartment-style rooms equipped with a kitchen, washing machine, fridge, dishwasher—you name it! We stayed in the Octonauts-themed room, perfect for kids. My little one was thrilled 😃, especially with the slide 🛝 in the room. There’s also a spacious balcony outside. Kid-friendly amenities include ✅ a gym ✅ a media room ✅ a children’s playground ✅ a heated swimming pool 🏊—plenty to keep everyone entertained. The highlight? Its own private garden! The ambiance is fantastic, with photo-worthy spots like rockeries, koi ponds, and fountains ⛲️, perfectly capturing Suzhou’s charm. About 🍽️ The buffet breakfast is generous, featuring Suzhou-style noodles 🍝, wontons, and tofu pudding—all kid-approved and thoughtful. Free parking 🅿️ is available for those driving.