The Yihe garden provides a great place for travelers to relax after a busy day. Visitors to Nanjing will find that the Yihe garden is a fantastic accommodation choice. The hotel is only 6km from Nanjingnan Railway Station and 36km from Nanjing Lukou International Airport, giving guests a number of convenient transportation options. In addition, Wudingmen Metro Station is just a short walk away. There is no shortage of things to see in the area, with the Bailuzhou Park, Fuzimiao (Confucius Temple) Qinhuai River Boat Tour and Wang Dao Xie An Memorial Hall all nearby. At the end of a busy day, travelers can unwind and relax in the hotel or go out and enjoy the city. This Nanjing hotel features parking on site. According to our guests, the location of this hotel is one of the best around. This hotel is particularly popular with those traveling with families.
"Location: Situated within the Old Dongmen Pedestrian Street, this hotel is a renovation of the former Jieziyuan Garden. Given the immense popularity and high foot traffic of Old Dongmen, I recommend getting off at the Lawson store in Old Dongmen and walking the approximately 50 meters to the hotel. Alternatively, you can park at gate 5 of P3 parking and take the elevator directly to the hotel.
Architecture: The hotel features a garden-style architectural design with a staggered layout, boasting four courtyards from the lobby to the restaurant. Winding through halls and alleys, it perfectly embodies the typical Jiangnan architectural style. The design is antique and elegant, and even the room key cards are adorned with a copper key, which seems to be a signature touch of the Yihe brand, as seen in the Songmao Bureau on Pingjiang Road in Suzhou.
Room: The room was impeccably clean and smelled wonderfully fresh. It beautifully blends traditional and modern elements while preserving the ancient building's ambiance. The bathroom is spacious, and the bathtub is a good size. The non-slip bathmat is the trendy, extra-wide plush type favored by many popular B&Bs. However, the vanity was missing hand towels and a shaving kit.
Service: The front desk staff was very accommodating. Hearing that I had trouble finding the hotel, they not only arranged a room upgrade but also proactively acted as a concierge, helping me with my luggage and showing me to my room. Furthermore, the waitstaff (or perhaps manager) at the Wanguochun restaurant was incredibly warm, polite, and attentive.
Food: The deliciousness of Wanguochun is undeniable. My only minor complaint is that the breakfast presentation could be improved, but I was pleasantly surprised to find bayberries on offer. The set menu I booked for Wanguochun's lunch was supposed to be a 'four-piece set,' but in addition to a soup, a meat dish, a vegetable dish, and a dessert, it also included rice, fruit, and a pot of tea, making for a truly bountiful spread. According to the in-room guest handbook, the hotel also has a whiskey bar called 'Zui Tianxia,' which I unfortunately didn't get to experience this time, so I'll save that for my next visit."