The Suzhou Little Courtyard Inn provides a great place for travelers to relax after a busy day. The Suzhou Little Courtyard Inn is an ideal choice for travelers who want to take in the sights and sounds of Suzhou. The hotel is only 2km from Suzhou Railway Station and 38km from Wuxi Shuofang Airport, giving guests a number of convenient transportation options. Just a short walk from Humble Administrator’s Garden Suzhou Museum Metro Station, traveling to most city destinations is a breeze. This hotel is located near many of Suzhou's attractions including Site of King Zhongwang’s Residence, Yiyuan Garden and Suzhou Museum. After a long day of sightseeing, guests can retire to the comfort of the hotel. Our guests consider this hotel to have excellent service. For guests traveling with families, this hotel is consistently one of the most popular choices.
"I really had to write this review because my stay was incredibly uncomfortable. In all my years of traveling, this is the first time I've encountered such a poor environment. I'm not sure why all the other reviews are so positive; this is my genuine experience, and I'm not trying to be malicious.
**Facilities:** First off, the air conditioning, whether on hot or cold, doesn't blow downwards. This single-story-converted-to-two-story layout is really bad. The AC unit is high up, so the air just circulates at the top. Downstairs, it's either freezing cold or stiflingly stuffy. The bathroom is particularly awful – dim, tiny, and with wooden walls painted red. After a shower, it emits a sour, foul, and irritating paint smell. I had to keep the door closed at night; it was truly nauseating. The toilet and fixtures are basic. For this price, even in tier-one, tier-three cities or remote guesthouses, outside of holidays, I'd expect smart home features throughout.
**Hygiene:** The simple facilities and small space weren't the main issue. The real problem was how dirty the bed and the overall sleeping area were. The ceiling is from an old renovated house. When I got into bed, I found black debris on the sheets. The ceiling was moldy and covered in dust, with small bugs flying around. In the bathroom, a centipede crawled out, which startled me. I sprayed bug repellent all night and slept with the AC on and under the covers just to get some sleep.
**Environment:** This is another major complaint. The windows and doors are practically nonexistent; the soundproofing is zero. I'd advise couples to speak quietly in their room because everything outside is clearly audible. I could clearly hear my neighbors coughing and talking. Early in the morning, people chatting and greeting each other in the courtyard were loud, and late at night, around 1 or 2 AM, I could hear people dragging their suitcases past, making a huge racket. It was incredibly noisy.
**Service:** Objectively speaking, the service was okay. The auntie was very enthusiastic, answered all my questions, and was very thorough with everything. However, my main needs when staying at a hotel are showering and resting, and clearly, the core needs were not met. I only got about four hours of sleep that night; it was truly miserable."