Holiday Inn Nanjing Aqua City by IHG

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Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts
8.3 (281 reviews)
No.1 Jiankang Road , Nanjing , CN
+86 25 8223 3888

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Room service
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Central, convenient location near attractions and mall
Friendly and often outstanding service staff
Good value for money / strong price-quality ratio
Clean and well-maintained rooms reported by several guests
Comfortable beds noted by multiple reviewers
Good breakfast/value in several reviews
Cons:
Inconsistent cleanliness (at least one report of very dirty room)
Mattresses and pillows often described as too soft
Pool is public/crowded and access is confusing
Poor ventilation / centralized AC not adjustable; some rooms uncomfortably hot
Staff sometimes lack English or are not fully helpful
Rooms described as basic and building somewhat old; occasional TV issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.6
Mixed reports: several guests praised clean rooms and daily spotless service, but at least one review reported very dirty conditions (hair on floors, unclean windows). Overall slightly below target due to that strong negative mention.
Service
8.9
Generally praised — multiple guests described staff as outstanding and very helpful; however some reviewers noted language barriers or limited helpfulness in specific cases. Strong positive trend justifies an above-target score.
Location
9.2
Very consistently positive: central location, next to a mall, within walking distance of attractions and food, convenient for sightseeing — clearly a strong asset for this property.
Room Quality
7.5
Mixed to below-par in places: comfortable beds reported by some but multiple comments about overly soft mattresses, basic rooms, poor ventilation/locked windows and occasional hot/stuffy rooms justify a reduced score.
Amenities
7.7
Mixed amenities experience: positives include accessible facilities, but notable issues (pool is actually a public facility and often crowded, centralized AC not adjustable, TV problems) reduce the rating.
Value for Money
8.9
Frequently highlighted as good value: several reviewers explicitly praised the price/quality ratio and good promotions for breakfast — a clear strength for the property.
Food and Beverage
8
Breakfast received both praise (good value and quality from several guests) and criticism (at least one comment about poor continental breakfast), giving an overall slightly above-average score.
Overall Experience
8.6
Overall mixed but positive: many enjoyable stays with great location and service, though some guests reported very negative experiences (severe heat/ventilation issues, noisy or dirty room). The aggregate leans positive.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:21

Property Description

Convenient Location
Holiday Inn Nanjing is strategically situated between the Confucius Temple area and Xinjiekou commercial district, offering easy access to major attractions and shopping destinations. Metro stations are within walking distance, ensuring seamless travel around the city.

Modern Amenities
The hotel boasts a gym, swimming pool, and air-conditioned rooms equipped with internet access, flat-screen TVs, and safes. Guests staying with children can benefit from specially provided amenities, ensuring a comfortable stay for the whole family.

Dining and Leisure
Indulge in fresh cuisine at the on-site restaurant or unwind with a drink at the lobby bar. For relaxation, sauna facilities are available, and business travelers can make use of the business facilities and tour desk services for a productive stay.

Experience comfort and convenience at Holiday Inn Nanjing - book your stay now!

Important information:

Children under 12 years old can enjoy free breakfast.

Guests are kindly requested to inform the hotel of their bedding type preference in advance, which are subject to availability upon check-in.

Guests are required to check in before 18:00. For those who would like to arrive later, please contact the property in advance.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: NKG

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 281 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.6
Service: 8.9
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 7.7
Value for Money: 8.9
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 8.6
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Tung Fatt • extended_group • my
8
Within expectations
Pros:

Reasonably well located

Cons:

Bed was softer than expected. Would prefer firmer beds due to bad back

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Wei Lin • couple • au
9
Comfortable and enjoyable stay in a good location
Pros:

Room size was good, breakfast buffet was very good value for money with promotion and toilet was clean. Good location as it is next to a mall and within walking distance of major tourist attraction and the river

Cons:

Mattress and pillows were soft and could be changed

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Maria Imelda • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Kacper • family_with_children • pl
10
Pros:

Apartment was clean, bed was really comfy. Location is good - maybe it could be bit closer to subway (~10 min walk if i remember correctly), but I travelled without big luggage, so it wasnt a problem.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Sze Yan • couple • sg
8
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Oscar • family_with_children • br
9
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Renato • couple • pt
10
Correu tudo bem 😊
Pros:

Perto do Centro, boa relação qualidade preço 🙌

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Lorenzo • solo_traveller • it
9
Ottima posizione, ottimo rapporto qualita' prezzo!
Pros:

Centralissimo ottimo per spostarsi a piedi.

Cons:

La camera e' molto basica

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Andreas • couple • es
10
Un hotel cómodo, céntrico y a buen precio
Pros:

Todo:habitación, desayuno, ubicación

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Philippe • solo_traveller • fr
7
Séjour agréable mais avec des nuances.
Pros:

L'emplacement au centre de la ville, dans un quartier animé, à proximité de plusieurs stations de métro.

Cons:

Le petit-déjeuner continental de mauvaise qualité, le personnel qui ne maîtrise pas l'anglais. La climatisation pas réglable.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Marcelo • couple • pt
2
Cons:

Super sujo, janelas, chão com cabelos. Super barulhento.

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Sergii • solo_traveller • ua
8
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Meirambek • solo_traveller • ae
7
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Chien-ying • family_with_children • tw
10
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Angel • family_with_children • es
10
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • family_with_children • gb
8
Lovely staff but poor pool usage
Pros:

Service staff were outstanding. Room was spotless every day and details showed careful thoughts about our family group.

Cons:

The swimming pool is a bit of a faff to access but more irritating is that it is not actually the hotel's. It is not made clear that this is actually a public swimming pool. We used it everyday between 3 and 7 and no matter when we arrived over the 4day stay, there were lessons in 2/3 of the pool. This left one lane only for those wanting to use the pool. I found this cramped and deeply annoying having paid the premium for a pool. At one session my 3 year old son and I were sharing a lane with 3 adult swimmers, two teenage swimmers (all trying to do lengths) and 2 other sets of parents and child. Meanwhile 6 students had lessons in the rest of the pool.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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choo Chet • couple • sg
9
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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choo Chet • couple • sg
9
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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xinyi • couple • us
1
The uncomfortable room, poor ventilation, and unhelpful staff made this one of the worst hotel experiences I’ve had.
Pros:

locate in the center of Nanjing

Cons:

Everything else was disappointing. The hotel uses a centralized air conditioning system that kept the room at around 79°F (26°C) the entire time, and there was no way to lower the temperature. The room was unbearably hot, and it actually triggered my asthma.

I asked the staff for help several times, but instead of solving the problem, they only provided a very noisy fan that did little to cool the room. They were unwilling or unable to offer any effective solution.

To make matters worse, the windows could not be opened, so there was almost no ventilation. The room felt extremely stuffy and uncomfortable throughout my stay. For a hotel under the Holiday Inn brand, this was far below my expectations.

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee