Shuguang International Hotel Nanjing

“Generally very good”

If you are arriving by the high speed rail at Nanjing Railway station, do not follow Google map as it takes you by a circuitous route. Just exit by the South entrance, turn right and cut right through behind the bus terminus (the side away from the main road and lake), past KFC and McDonald's (whic… more

If you are arriving by the high speed rail at Nanjing Railway station, do not follow Google map as it takes you by a circuitous route. Just exit by the South entrance, turn right and cut right through behind the bus terminus (the side away from the main road and lake), past KFC and McDonald's (which is right next to the hotel). Good: We had a family suite. Spacious, bed with good mattresses, a great view of the lake. It is located next to the railway station, bus terminus, a subway station, and of course the Xuanwu lake. The staff are generally very helpful. We had a leak in the WC and it was quickly fixed while we were out. Can be improved on: 1. Insufficient wardrobe space. 2. We were supposed to have a non-smoking room but people on our floor were clearly smoking anyway! 3. The breakfast buffet - could have done with some organisation; International and Asian items were all mixed up, they tend to leave covers open so items become cold, and it is a challenge to locate knives and forks. 2.

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“OK Hotel. Mostly Business. Clean”

This was an okay hotel. Was here for an international conference with a family member. Room was clean- no leaking in bathroom that is too common in hotels. Wouldn't choose this one again because I cant see needing to ever stay in this part of Nanjing again. Breakfast was fine- typical fried eggs… more

This was an okay hotel. Was here for an international conference with a family member. Room was clean- no leaking in bathroom that is too common in hotels. Wouldn't choose this one again because I cant see needing to ever stay in this part of Nanjing again. Breakfast was fine- typical fried eggs made to order, rice pudding, fruit, and the usual. Staff was helpful - particularly to those who speak fluent Chinese. A few small shops to buy fruit, water, and snacks at. Not a top "tourisity" park of town- so good or bad depending upon what your are looking for. Train station did not bother us. Did not see evidence of "nasty" stuff goings on as some other reviewers did...

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“OK, mostly business travelers, good buffet, bar, coffee lounge, and restaurant”

Shuguang is next to the train station, so it's great if you don't want to guess how long it'll take to get back there after check-out. The lobby and lobby bar are nice looking. I liked the 32nd (top) floor coffee lounge and the breakfast & lunch buffet on the 2nd floor are good. The restaurant o… more

Shuguang is next to the train station, so it's great if you don't want to guess how long it'll take to get back there after check-out. The lobby and lobby bar are nice looking. I liked the 32nd (top) floor coffee lounge and the breakfast & lunch buffet on the 2nd floor are good. The restaurant on the 3rd floor is average. The rooms are somewhat worn, very worn carpeting in the halls, decidedly below 4-star, but adequate. No computers in the rooms, but free, slow, wifi. Yes, there is noise all night from the very busy train station beside, but it didn't bother me. Guests are mostly men, looked like business travelers. Though adjacent to a bunch of fast-food restaurants and a convenience store, the hotel is not in a place where you walk out and get to anywhere on foot. But you can get a taxi to a restaurant row, outdoor market area, or shopping center. Took the low-cost (about $45 base price) travel-company-managed Nanjing day-trip that was offered -- typical in most ways: a mini-bus picks up guests from various hotels, visits seven minor tourist destinations, stops for lunch along the way, costs a little extra for a couple of things, and drops everyone back at their hotels at day's end. The destinations are your typical temples, mausoleums, museums, and a few historical sites, nice to see but nothing extra-special. Nanjing traffic is very slow all day, and the rate of construction is very high (higher than in Shanghai, it seemed).

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