Holiday Inn Express is a chain brand under InterContinental Hotels Group. The hotel is about 500 meters from Exit 4 of Songtao Street Station on Metro Lines 2 and 8. It is close to the Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, and within 3 kilometers of BioBay, Creative Industry Park, Public College, Tengfei Innovation Park, and Moon Bay Business District. It is an official partner hotel of well-known universities and enterprises such as Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Soochow University, Huawei, GCL, Innovent Biologics, and National University of Singapore. The hotel receives over 75,000 guests annually. It offers 10 complimentary services: parking, claw machine, printing and photocopying, lobby self-service bar, room service for takeout, 100 online butler services, self-service laundry, drying and ironing, children's toiletries service, late check-out until 2 p.m., and full refund within 30 minutes of check-in if dissatisfied. The hotel is a standalone building with no commercial distractions. It features floor-to-ceiling windows, and from the upper floors, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Suzhou's landmarks, including the International Finance Center and the Oriental Gate.
"The stay in this hotel is absolutely awesome, with the helpful and friendly service of Molly and Hua Hua. Upon registering, you will receive a complimentary gift. There's complimentary drinks (chrysanthemum tea or red dates plum tea) and sweets. The room is comfy with impeccable housekeeping, and immediate response, should there be any discomfort or difficulties encounter. The Line 2 Songtaojie metro station is a walking distance of 700 metres, which is perfect for travellers coming from Suzhou Railway Station or Line 8. There are fast food and Family mart available around the area since it is near the universities, such as Xian Jiantong Liverpool University and schools."