The SANGHA Retreat by OCTAVE provides a great place for travelers to relax after a busy day. The SANGHA Retreat by OCTAVE offers a pleasant stay in Suzhou for those traveling for business or leisure. Boasting a convenient location, the hotel is just 8km from Yangchenghu Railway Station and 36km from Wuxi Shuofang Airport. In addition, Caoxieshan Metro Station is just a short walk away. The nearby area boasts an abundance of attractions including If You Are The One Filming Location, Yangcheng Lake Peninsula Football Park and HHAn • Suzhou Yangcheng Peninsula Theme Park. At the end of a busy day, travelers can unwind and relax in the hotel or go out and enjoy the city. This Suzhou hotel features parking on site. According to our guests, the location of this hotel is one of the best around.
"Well, I came specifically for this room, and perhaps because of the high price, I had higher expectations and demands for the trip. Overall, I didn't feel it was very worthwhile or worth the price. First, the room rate was bundled with a wellness package, and the price on Ctrip was only for one person's experience; if two people wanted to experience it, it would cost an additional 1500 yuan. The wellness package included three meals, a body spa, various bathing experiences (basically, a traditional Northeastern bathhouse 🌝), and two consultations, one physical and one spiritual. There were also some courses. However, from my experience, if the main focus is on healing, this itinerary was quite rushed, and I didn't feel my body got any rest (maybe it's just my own workload; I can't finish so many things in one day :)).
🏠 First, the decor is predominantly wood, and because it focuses on wellness and healing, there are many crystals for purification. The rooms are also mostly made of pure wood. Since we were newlyweds, the hotel upgraded us to a suite, and the soft furnishings and design in the suite were very nice, making it feel very homey. However, I didn't quite understand the green wallpaper behind the living room.
🍠The focus is on wellness and relaxation, so all three meals are vegetarian, prepared by the hotel. Breakfast portions are generous, and lunch has a Michelin-star quality, with exquisite presentation.
✍🏻️The service didn't match the room's quality. Requests such as missing classes or having meals brought to the room were refused. Customized service was basically unavailable; everything had to be done according to the established procedures.
🌳The ambiance, however, is undeniably beautiful."