Hotel presentation
InterContinental Suzhou is the premier luxury hotel in the historic garden city of Suzhou. This stunning new property occupies a coveted location on the shores of Jinji Lake, a showpiece destination in one of China‘s most cherished tourism cities.
The 27-story crescent shaped hotel features 432 guestrooms and suites with panoramic views of the willow-fringed lake and city skyline. The rooms are decorated with modern Oriental design flourishes and high-tech in-room amenities. The extensive meeting and event facilities also make InterContinental Suzhou an ideal choice for top-level conferences, meeting and private events in Suzhou.
InterContinental brings to Suzhou more than 60 years of International hospitality excellence, and today counts more than 160 hotels in 70 different countries. In addition to this global expertise, InterContinental offers an ’In The Know‘team that abounds with local knowledge and insights ready to make your next stay in Suzhou a truly authentic and enriching experience.
Meeting Facilities
Extensive MICE facilities make InterContinental Suzhou the premier choice for high-level conferences, meetings and private events in the city. The 1,000sqm Grand Ballroom features a Multi-theme Lighting System with hundreds of themed effects for different occasions. The hotel also offers nine fully equipped, multi-purpose meeting and function rooms, ranging from 75sqm to 140sqm, plus unique outdoor areas beside the lake for cocktails and evening receptions.
A purpose-built Wedding Pavilion overlooking the lake is a stunning setting for stylish ceremonies. In addition to these superb facilities, InterContinental Suzhou’s dedicated Events Team provides professional experience and inspired local insights to deliver truly unforgettable events.
Restaurant & Bars
The hotel’s five world-class destination restaurants and lounges serve a ‘World Kitchen’ of innovative cuisines to suit all tastes. Signature Chinese restaurant XIU is the premier choice for mixture of Cantonese and Suzhounese dining in Suzhou. The restaurant’s nine exclusive private rooms seat between 10 and 30 guests, and feature their own show kitchen, lounge and en suite facilities.
On the second floor, Riva is Suzhou’s first Mediterranean Steakhouse. The rustic-chic dining room and open terrace cooks up generous portions of premium steaks and gourmet pizzas from a special wood-fired oven, plus decadent desserts and Suzhou’s most sophisticated wine list. Latino bar Carumba is the destination for hot nights in Suzhou. Carumba pours the city’s best selection of rums, whiskys and innovative cocktails, accompanied by the passionate melodies of a live Cuban styled band.
All-day dining room JING features multiple island kitchens where top chefs prepare an array of global cuisines ‘a la minute’. JING also has a takeaway coffee and deli counter and a delightful lakeside alfresco terrace. At the other end of the lobby beneath a grand spiral staircase, The Lounge is an inviting space to relax with Suzhou’s largest selection of speciality teas and coffees, plus live music in the afternoons.
Five destination restaurants and lounges
- JING, all-day dining with a lakeside alfresco terrace
- The Lounge
- Ah Yat Abalone Chinese Restaurant
- Carumba, Latino Bar
- Riva,Suzhou’s first upscale Mediterranean Steakhouse
Location & Access
InterContinental Suzhou is a new architectural landmark on the landscaped waterfront promenade of Jinji Lake, in the thriving Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP) commercial, leisure and residential district. The hotel is within easy walking distance of both the Suzhou International Expo Centre and the Suzhou Science & Cultural Arts Centre. It is also just steps away from Suzhou’s finest shopping and entertainment destinations, including Times Square, SOGO department store, Moon Harbor and Suzhou Ferris Wheel Park.
Access to and from InterContinental Suzhou is easy, as the hotel is a short drive from the Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP) Train Station, which offers high-speed rail connections to cities across China, and a short stroll to a station on the new Suzhou metro network (opening 2011) for convenient cross-city access. For air travellers, InterContinental Suzhou is accessible from both the Shanghai Pudong (120km) and Hongqiao (70km) International Airports and Wuxi Shuofang Airport (50km).
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport(PVG)-120km
- Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport(SHA) -70km
- Wuxi Shuofang Airport(WUX)-50km
- Shanghai -70km
- Wuxi-40km
- Jinji Lake
- Moon Harbour Entertainment & Dining Complex
- Jiuguang Department Store
- Suzhou Ferris Wheel Park
- Suzhou International Expo Centre
- Suzhou Culture & Arts Center
- Times Square Entertainment & Dining Complex
Surroundings
Jinji Lake
Jinji Lake, which is on the must-gotourist destinationin thiscity along with the exquisite gardens and centuries-old ancient towns. While the old town impressesvisitors with the past glories, Jinji Lake reveals to them the modernity of the city on the road of constant development. Application is being processed for Jinji Lake to become Grade 4A national scenic area and the next goal.
The night views around the lake are amazing. Both locals and visitors like to step out to enjoy the moonlight by the water, to go to the bars along Ligongdi, to have a cup of drink at Rainbow Walk, to look up to the world‘s longest sky-screen at Times Square, or to take a cruiser to the Peach Blossom.
Distance from the Hotel: within walking distance
Distance from the Hotel: within walking distance
Suzhou Ferris Wheel Park
As a land-mark project, Suzhou Ferris Wheel is the most eye-catching facility in Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP). It is in the new amusement park, which is one part of Jinji Lake Area. Looking at the giant wheel located on the east bank of Jinji Lake, visitors are always impressed, and excited, about taking a trip on the wheel. In addition, there are many other amusement facilities around the park, such as the 28-seater 4D cinema, a roller coaster with a track in the shape of butterfly, and more. Hours of fun can be had here, for both the young and the young-at- heart!
Distance from the Hotel: within walking distance
Suzhou Culture & Arts Center
Distance from the Hotel: within walking distance
Suzhou Culture & Arts Center
People seek quality in food, in fashion, in philosophy and in art. Suzhou Culture & Arts Center(SCAC) assembles all these facets to creat a utopian life in one area. It adds the sense of culture, the touch of art and the taste of gourmet cuisine into life, creating an era of new culture. An open space of over 150,000 sq. meters houses a variety of functions such as the grand theatre, performance hall, Cineplex, commercial centre, art exhibition halls, gardens etc. from dawn to dusk, you can always find something new happening here.
Distance from the Hotel:within walking distance
Distance from the Hotel:within walking distance
Moon Harbor
Moon Harbor,like a crescent elegantly moored in the northeast corner of Jinji Lake, will be a shining pearl against the Lake setting. It located on the northeast shore of Jinji Lake, with 45,000 square-meter construction in European town architectural style, is a converge of branded stores, restaurants, clubs, bars, teahouses, and art galleries.
In 2010, moon harbor won the championship of “Top 10 nights view place in Suzhou”.
In 2010, moon harbor won the championship of “Top 10 nights view place in Suzhou”.
Distance from the Hotel: within walking distance
Ligong Di
Ligong Di is a fantastic new entertainment area for residents and visitors alike. There are a multitude of upscale restaurants, bars, and other entertainment facilities available here, in a very international manner. Reasons to visit include its awe-inspiring urban architecture, neon lighting, night views, quiet walks, and of course, to eat, drink and be merry.
Distance from the Hotel:4KM
Room Accomodation
InterContinental Suzhou offers 432 luxurious rooms, including 55 suites. The stylish, contemporary rooms feature bamboo screens, birdcage lanterns, ceramic art installations and other traditional Suzhou-inspired design details. Spa-like open bathrooms in many of the rooms feature circular bathtubs, some with spectacular views of Jinji Lake.
Cutting edge technologies and in-room conveniences include high-speed Wi-Fi and broadband Internet, dual bedside lighting control panels, cordless phones and DVD players, plus a document printer and Nespresso machine in the suites. Large windows command panoramic views of Jinji Lake and the city skyline, while Premier Panoramic Rooms feature stunning 270-degree lake views through plate glass walls.
For an added level of luxury and relaxation, the penthouse Club InterContinental provides exclusive privileges, including daily breakfast, afternoon tea and evening cocktails. The double-height lounge also features a library, business facilities, VIP meeting and private dining rooms, an outdoor sky terrace and exceptional 360-degree lake and city views through floor-to-ceiling windows. Grandstand views of fireworks shows over Jinji Lake are a superlative bonus.
- Deluxe Room (130 rooms)
- Deluxe Lake Room (161 rooms)
- Premier Lake Room (68 rooms)
- Premier Panoramic Room (17 rooms)
- Deluxe Suite (18 rooms)
- Deluxe Lake Suite (16 rooms)
- Premier Lake Suite (19 rooms)
- Panoramic Suite (1 room)
- Terrace Suite (1 room)
- Presidential Suite (1 room)
Activities & Leisure
Spa InterContinental, InterContinental’s exclusive spa offering, features nine private lake-view suites, including both couple’s and terrace suites. Other recreational amenities include an indoor infinity swimming pool overlooking Jinji Lake, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam rooms, plus a fully equipped Fitness Centre. Jogging and cycling are popular pursuits along the waterfront promenade outside the hotel.
InterContinental’s ‘In The Know’ Concierges can also arrange unique experiences in and around the city, such as attending a Kun Opera, tea-picking in the mountains or a Taihu Lake fishing adventure.
Activities
- Spa InterContinental
- Fully equipped Fitness Centre
- Indoor infinity swimming pool with lake views
- Chess Room
- Club InterContinental
- Lakeside jogging is available around the hotel
- Jinji Lake Boat Activity
Services
For an added level of luxury and relaxation, the penthouse Club InterContinental provides exclusive privileges, including daily breakfast, afternoon tea and evening cocktails.
The double-height lounge also features a library, business facilities, VIP meeting and private dining rooms, an outdoor sky terrace and exceptional 360-degree lake and city views through floor-to-ceiling windows. Grandstand views of the weekend fireworks shows over Jinji Lake are an added bonus.
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Room accommodation |
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|---|---|
Total rooms |
427 |
Twin rooms |
190 |
Single rooms |
170 |
Suite rooms |
67 |
Free wifi |
Yes |
Meeting space |
|
Ballrooms |
3 |
Meeting rooms |
9 |
Max surface |
955 sqm |
Max height |
7 m |
Natural light |
No |
Pillarless |
Yes |
Outdoor space |
Yes |
LED screen on-site |
Yes |
Projector resolution |
10000 lm |
Free wifi |
Yes |
VIP rooms |
Yes |
Restaurants |
|
Num restaurants |
3 |
Xiu |
|
Jing |
|
Riva |
|
Transportation |
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Distance to airport |
80 km (60 min / Hongqiao SHA) |
Distance to airport 2 |
120 km (120 min / Pudong PVG) |
Distance to train station |
3 km (8 min / SIP Station) |
Distance to train station 2 |
13 km (20 min / Suzhou Station) |
Subway station |
1 m (2 walk / Times Square - line 1号线) |
Subway station 2 |
1 m (2 walk / Times Squares - line 1号线) |
| Meeting Room | Sqm (m2) | Height (m) | Classroom | U-Shape | Cocktail | Floor: Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Ballroom | 924 | 7 | 585 | 315 | 1000 |
| Grand Ballroom 2/3 | 616 | 7 | 400 | 175 | 800 |
| Grand Ballroom 1/3 | 308 | 7 | 200 | 105 | 350 |
| Foyer | 423 | 4 | - | - | 700 |
| Function Room I | 140 | 4 | 72 | 41 | 60 |
| Meeting Room I | 72 | 4 | 41 | 35 | 50 |
| Meeting Room II | 66 | 4 | 41 | 35 | 50 |
| Function Room II | 75 | 4 | 66 | 37 | 60 |
| VIP Room | 84 | 4 | 42 | 37 | 50 | Floor: 2F |
| 72 | 70 | - | - | - |
