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Reviews of Tongli Slowlife River View Inn

No.71-72 Xintian Street in scenic spot , Wu Jiang District, 215217 Suzhou, China

#10 of 86 hotels in Suzhou

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 26 hotel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    9.3

  • Free Wifi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: August 24, 2025

    9.0
    Great choice to stay a night at Tong Li!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The host who is a family was really enthusiast with us. They advised how to visit the town, offer free drinks by check-in, late check-out. The room is clean with all necessary stuffs.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 15, 2025

    10
    It was the perfect stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Small Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    -

    It was a warm and charming cute place owned by a lovely couple. They were very welcoming, helpful and kind. We got welcome gifts and were invited for tea. The lovely landlady, kind landlord and their cute kids are all very welcoming. We felt at home there. The location was very convenient too. The apartment was very clean with all amenities. What’s the best is the excellent hospitality and great service provided.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 7, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night

    👍🏼

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 16, 2025

    9.0
    The host was very helpful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Homey feel

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 14, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Loft with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    The host was fabulous and met me at the entrance gate and help me with my luggage! When I checked out, she also helped me back to the gate and help me order a taxi to my next destination

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2025

    9.0
    Comfortable overnight stay in a relaxing water town
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Suite with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location right beside the river. Helpful host who communicated well. Pick-up and drop-off by the host at the ticketing office.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2025

    8.0
    Beautiful stay in the old town of tongli
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Suite with Lake View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It needs a lot of improvement.. paint was peeling off the wall along the stairway.. flooring was broken and sinking in parts..

    Beautiful setting free from the hustle and bustle of city living .. listening to birds chirping first thing in the morning as opposed to horns blaring, everyone within the neighbourhood, including the hosts were so friendly.. it was truly an amazing experience..

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2025

    10
    Perfect for two nights in Tongli
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Water pressure could have been a bit stronger.

    Located just outside the main area on one of the central canals the property was close to all attractions, main shopping and restaurants but nice and quiet. We relaxed on our balcony over the canal in the afternoon and strolled to the night lit garden which was around the corner. We were contacted on our arrival day and given a phone number for the Didi driver to call so we were met and guided to the hotel and everything was explained and we were given a map and dining recommendations.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2025

    10
    Great place, with the tourist and local experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only thing I would say, in the bathroom besides the big lovey mirror was no light for it (just on the shower and outside).

    The place was great, as you are in the old town but in a local street, so is not all touristic which made it very nice to me! I was picked up and drop off and helped with my bag and getting a taxi back to the station; which was very nice from the hosts. They also quickly sorted out my ticket you need for the old town and entering the sights. The room is not as the one I saw in the photos here, but was still good, beautiful decorated and with everything you need.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: January 9, 2025

    10
    Hospitality service with heart ❤️
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Here is the translation of your text: "I don't have enough words to express my satisfaction and gratitude to the host, her family, and the staffs at the homestay, who always take care of me, help me with everything, introduce me to the best places in Tongli and Suzhou, take me everywhere, and dine together. Everyone is truly kind, making me feel like I'm at home. I also work in hospitality and am quite particular when it comes to choosing accommodations with a peaceful environment, cleanliness, and full amenities. This place met all my expectations, and I have nothing to complain about. I know that everyone here provides service with their heart, making you fall in love with Tongli from the first impression. I hope that anyone planning to visit Suzhou will stay here; you will truly feel how wonderful it is to live here, and the people here are genuinely kind-hearted."

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 4, 2025

    10
    Good, relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It is not mentionned that we need to pay the entrance fee to Tongli and its anointing to find out upon entering

    The host is very available The balcony on the river is very nice The tea and the little table

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 28, 2024

    10
    Gem of a stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was in great location in the heart of Tongli. Very clean, very comfy and with a very polite host.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: November 3, 2024

    8.0
    Nice stay in Tongli
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Small Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Very long and confusing check in. A few of us had to stay in the rain outside old area alongside the host, trying to understand why such a wait. We were not aware that we had to buy tickets to enter the area where hotel was located. A couple of us were under 60, and another couple over 60. Tickets are half price for over 60s but could not be purchased at the closest gate, so we had to walk to a different gate to buy tickets. Also we stayed 4 nights but entry tickets are valid for 2 days only. This is not a problem, just would have been good to know when booking what to expect.

    The hosts were very friendly, helped to bring our luggage across to the hotel - it would have been impossible to roll suitcases across steep bridge and cobblestone street. They also brought us a beautiful fruit platter - really lovely.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: November 2, 2024

    10
    Gorgeous property in quaint pretty Tongli loved it
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Beautiful room on the canal, helpful kind host, everything we needed, comfy bed

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 27, 2024

    8.0
    A wonderful stay at the south of Tongli.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The walls of the room were at some spots not painted and it would be good to place a toilet brush in the bathroom. Otherwise nothing to complain about. The public transport was a bit far away, and Tongli itself is like a labyrinth. So it happened a few times that I went on an odyssey that did cost me a lot of time sometimes.

    Well the best thing was honestly the fact that my shot picked me up with his bike at the T1 station at the north entrance of Tongli. He helped me buying a ticket for the old town and gave me some information. He ofte needs a translator, but he surely understands some questions in English and is able to answer them sometimes on his own. I liked the room and the view on one of the many channels in Tongli and is was mostly quiet after 11 pm.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 27, 2024

    9.0
    Very nice place in a great little town - recommend it
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only thing was that our room had a shower curtain that did not reach the floor, so water pooled in the bathroom when having a shower.

    They upgraded us to a river view room. Room good size, overlooking the canal, nicely set out, in a very quiet location, but still very central. Very good experience. The owners were also helpful and very friendly.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 24, 2024

    10
    Perfect spot
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location was just perfect. It felt like living on the Country side. It was just round the corner of every sightseeing atrraction. Really Perfect.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 12, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Loft with Lake View
    • Stayed 16 nights

    A very nice hotel in a quiet place but very close to the center of Tongli. Cool location. The room is comfortable, contains all that we need. The host is very hospitable and friendly. When in Tongli, would gladly stay here again.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 6, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I quite like the area and the view makes it one of the most interesting places I have ever stayed.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: May 21, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location of the homestay is very easy to find. I contacted the shopkeeper in advance and sent me a guide. When I arrived at the subway terminal, I picked us up with a tricycle and helped us sell the tickets to the ancient town, which made our trip very smooth. We booked a riverside viewing room. The room has a very good view. You don't have to go out to see the small bridge flowing water.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: January 30, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: October 10, 2024

    9.0
    Great time!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 16, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Quadruple Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in September 2024

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