Thanks to Zhao Lusi's recommendation! A hotel you won't want to check out of

Stepping into the lobby of Yuejiyuanlai Hotel, the high-ceilinged space primarily features raw wood and linen materials, creating a warm and unpretentious atmosphere. Designers used perforated metal partitions to simulate the lattice window effect of Suzhou gardens, allowing sunlight to filter through and cast dappled shadows on the floor that change as time passes. The guest rooms feature 80-count long-staple cotton bedding from Xinjiang, custom Chinese tea sets displayed on solid wood tables, and bathrooms with a gray-white microcement finish and wet-dry separation. Each room includes a separate living area and round bathtub, with some suites offering outdoor soaking pools. All rooms are equipped with smart control systems, allowing voice control of everything from curtains to air conditioning. Breakfast isn't the typical lavish buffet, but follows a "refined and appropriate" concept with semi-buffet service. Lunch and dinner feature "creative Suzhou cuisine," with signature dishes like crab roe lion's head meatballs with chrysanthemum tofu and slow-cooked squirrel-shaped mandarin fish, which preserve traditional flavors while boldly innovating in presentation. Yuejiyuanlai's facilities embody the "small but beautiful" concept throughout. The infinity pool is 25 meters long with floor-to-ceiling windows along one side. The gym is open 24 hours and includes a separate yoga room. The library houses an extensive collection of books, including some rare editions of garden research monographs. The hotel is just a 5-minute walk from Jinji Lake's waterfront promenade; 1.5 kilometers east is the Suzhou Culture and Arts Center; 800 meters west is Ligongdi International Street, where various restaurants and bars are built along the water, brilliantly lit at night.