We stayed in this hotel a year ago - April 2011 - so this review is late. However, like all the Motel 168's, this hotel was excellent value for money. It was spotlessly clean and my partner was delighted to find that he could buy street food just outside the front of it! Although it was central, there was no... More

We stayed here overnight, after deciding to spend two days (not enough) in Suzhou. The location is excellent, right next to the Xuanmiao temple in the centre of town. If the location isn't on your map / in your guide book, take a taxi down Renmin Liu, asking to be dropped off at the Xuanmiao temple (you will be dropped... More

The Motel 168 Guanqian is located in the very centre of Suzhou, right behind the Temple of Mystery, one of China's greatest Taoist temples. Motel 168 is a Chinese chain of budget hotels with many branches across China. For non-Mandarin speakers, if you want to book in advance, it is necessary to use Expedia or some other booking site, as... More

This hotel was well positioned and the staff looked after us very well. They were constantly cleaning the areas and the rooms were cleaned daily. The proximity to the shops is excellent and it is only a short stroll to the museum.