Tongli 1917 Best South Inn

Hotels
8.5 (88 reviews)
No.81 Zhuxing St,Tongli Town, Wu Jiang District , Suzhou , cn

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Children allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Soundproof rooms
Car hire
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Helpful staff
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Room size and bathroom smells

Categories

Cleanliness
7.71
Multiple reviews mention poor cleanliness and a bad smell in the bathroom.
Service
9.18
Helpful staff is noted in several reviews, along with good personal service.
Location
9.22
Great location mentioned in many reviews, right in the center of the ancient town.
Room Quality
8.17
Rooms vary in size and smell, but some reviews note good quality for the price.
Amenities
8.2
Amenities are generally acceptable, but some mentioned lack of coffee and paid TV.
Value for Money
8.66
Good value for the location and age of the property.
Food and Beverage
8.21
No breakfast options mentioned, but some reviews suggest this is acceptable for a guesthouse.
Overall Experience
8.68
Overall experience is positive, with guests enjoying their stay despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 19:17

Property Description

Traditional Chinese Style Rooms
The air-conditioned rooms at Tongli 1917 Best South Boutique Inn are beautifully decorated in a traditional Chinese style, offering guests a unique and authentic cultural experience. Each room is equipped with modern amenities such as air conditioning, TV, and free WiFi, ensuring a comfortable stay.

Convenient Location
Situated inside the charming Tongli Ancient Town, our inn is just a short stroll away from popular attractions like Jiayin Hall and Retreat and Reflection Garden. With Guanqian Street and Tiger Hill within a reasonable distance, guests can easily explore the surrounding areas. The nearby Sunan Shuofang International Airport also provides convenient access for travelers.

Personalized Service
Our property offers a non 24-hour front desk with service hours from 8:00 to 18:00, ensuring assistance is always available. Guests can also enjoy WeChat customer service and semi self-service options outside of regular hours. Additionally, we provide ticket services and luggage storage for added convenience during your stay.

Book your stay at Tongli 1917 Best South Boutique Inn for a memorable and comfortable experience in the heart of Tongli Ancient Town.

Important information:

Please be noted that guests who enter the old town during 08:00 to 17:00 is required to purchase the old town entry ticket, CNY 100 per person.

For guests who leave their car in Zhenbei Parking lot can walk to the property in 10 minutes. During 08:00 to 17:00, the property can provide a chargeable luggage delivery service for those who travel with large suitcases.

Please note that there are dogs, cats and birds at this property, guests with allergies are advised to book with caution.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
This property is located in a pedestrian-only zone.
This property is located in a residential area, and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs CNY 12 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People 12 years old and over stay for CNY 100 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 88 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.71
Service: 9.18
Location: 9.22
Room Quality: 8.17
Amenities: 8.2
Value for Money: 8.66
Food and Beverage: 8.21
Overall Experience: 8.68
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HSUAN YI • family_with_children • tw
10
Pros:

地理位置很好，老闆娘親切，房間很舒適！
性價比高👍

Cons:

沒有

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Queenie • family_with_children • au
4
2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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Jackson • family_with_children • au
6
Pros:

Good and convenient location as it is right in the ancient town. Like the feeling and vibe of the old building structure. Very spacious room.

Cons:

Room felt a bit dusty, there was some dust on the bed when we arrived, probably fell from the ceiling. The host messaged me to get details of my arrival time and means of transportation, then instructions were given very clear on how to find and get there. However, host wasn't around to receive us and we actually arrived at an unmanned front desk. Room was very spacious but one of the bed was really hard.

2026-01-11 • via Nuitee
骏 • family_with_children • sg
7
2025-12-30 • via Nuitee
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ANNE-MARIE • couple • fr
8
Pros:

merci encore à notre hôte qui nous a aidé dans la démarche de trouver un taxi. Elle parle très bien l'anglais, l'endroit est charmant, la chambre très agréable et très bien situé

2025-12-23 • via Nuitee
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Pieter • couple • fr
7
Alles bij elkaar heel fijn hotel voor bezoek aan Tongli
Pros:

Locatie: midden in Tongli ancient town

Cons:

Onduidelijke aanwijzingen precieze adres hotel. Contact hierover moeizaam: telefoon werd niet opgenomen, emails niet gelezen. Schoonmaak kan veel beter.

2025-11-23 • via Nuitee
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Jana • solo_traveller • cz
10
Pros:

Located in the very centre of the ancient town right on the bank of the channel. The hotel is residing in an ancient house, very beautiful and authentic. Clean and nicely designed and very helpful staf. All was perfect. To get there be ready you must walk from North parking lot 10minutes. Thank you for the nice experience.

2025-11-17 • via Nuitee
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Carlos • couple • co
5
Pros:

Great location.

Cons:

The building and bathroom smell bad as sewer. We were waiting on the street 30 min despite we communicated the arrival time. No coffee was provided in the room, and the room was really small. The tv requires to pay per view.

2025-11-16 • via Nuitee
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Shaun • couple • gb
9
Great place to stay in Tongli
Pros:

Beautifully converted old house right in the centre of the scenic area.

Cons:

Decent sound insultation but Karaoke bar nearby. Closed at 1000 when we were there.

2025-11-14 • via Nuitee
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Andreas • extended_group • cn
9
Very nice Hostel in the middle of a fantastic ancient city
Pros:

Very nice owner, supportive in any aspect

2025-11-08 • via Nuitee
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georgia • extended_group • us
10
Pros:

It was beautiful in a perfect location

Cons:

Nothing to complain about

2025-11-08 • via Nuitee
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Eduardo • extended_group • cl
7
Excelenre lugar pero sucio
Cons:

La limpieza era pobre, el baño estaba sucio. Abajo de las camas estaba sucio. La escoba y paños de limpieza pasaban rápidos solo por donde la vista llegaba

2025-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Lee Hughes • couple • au
10
Amazing location and very helpful staff
Pros:

Great location and staff very helpful

Cons:

N/A

2025-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Holger • family_with_children • de
10
2025-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Aswathy • solo_traveller • cn
7
Pros:

The property was lovely and so was the host. The room was good for the price I paid.

Cons:

The location is great but may not be ideal if you want to be close to the city centre.

2025-10-06 • via Nuitee
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Gerard • couple • nl
5
2025-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Teresa • couple • it
9
Pros:

Very nice hotel, clean room and right in the center of tingli

2025-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Polina • solo_traveller • ru
9
Great location with modern facilities
Pros:

Genuinely old house with modern bathroom, good air conditioning and comfortable bed in a very good location. Very helpful host.
And great location- right in the middle of historical place of Tongli.
You can see the channels at night and without the crowds.

Cons:

My room did not have a view , but that’s minor.

2025-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Carole • couple • fr
7
Séjour moyen
Pros:

Petite guesthouse très typique très bien placée.

Cons:

La propriétaire n'est pas sur place, elle m'avait envoyé un message sauf que je n'avais pas accès a ma messagerie, me demandant de l'appeler 30 minutes avant notre arrivée. En tant qu'étranger il ne m'était de toute façon pas possible de la contacter par téléphone. Nous avons attendu 30 minutes car les vendeuses de la boutique d'à coté n'ont pas voulu nous venir en aide. J'ai du aller voir une autre boutique et le propriétaire a bien voulu la contacter. Tout est assez compliqué en Chine pour les touristes étrangers. La chambre sentait un peu l'humidité et pas de breakfast proposé.

2025-08-10 • via Nuitee
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KHETESHBHAI DINESHKUMAR • couple • in
8
2025-08-05 • via Nuitee