The YIHE Songmao Residence on Pingjiang Road, a divine embodiment of Suzhou's charm

It's been nearly 6️⃣ years since I checked out from "Nanjing YIHE Hidden Water Street" in November 2019, which is truly unacceptable [NosePick][NosePick][NosePick] This time, I thoroughly experienced the new masterpiece of "Nanjing YIHE" – the "YIHE Songmao Residence on Pingjiang Road, Suzhou". Its presentation of Suzhou's charm is nothing short of divine, and I'm once again deeply impressed by the product strength of "Nanjing YIHE" [YesSir][YesSir][YesSir] The hotel was originally the 300-year-old Pan Mansion, the former residence of Wang, wife of Pan Zuyin, a prominent official in the late Qing Dynasty. Built in the 10th year of Emperor Qianlong's reign, all rooms, including the "Garden Suite" I stayed in, perfectly embody the craft aesthetics advocated by Li Yu, the foremost proponent of Qing Dynasty lifestyle aesthetics – "valuing naturalness and emphasizing ingenuity" 🎐🎐🎐 The well-preserved courtyards of the Pan Mansion speak authentic Suzhou dialect in every brick and tile. Suzhou-style aesthetics are subtly yet pervasively present, and one can only appreciate their elegance and grace by being there 🪟🪟🪟 The drizzling rain perfectly captures the mood of ancient Suzhou 🌧️🌧️🌧️ During my stay at "YIHE Songmao Residence on Pingjiang Road, Suzhou", it happened to be the plum rain season. Wandering through this mansion at just the right time, exploring every corner, admiring the rocks, enjoying the scenery, sipping tea, and bathing 🛀🏻🛀🏻🛀🏻 The only restaurant, "Wanguochun·Suzhou Cuisine", presents exquisite dishes with meticulously crafted flavors, perfectly interpreting the charm of Suzhou-style taste. Breakfast is served either as a set menu or semi-buffet, depending on occupancy, both including an art-like "bento set" that's both visually appealing and richly varied 🍱🍱🍱 Notably, the in-room amenities are from "The English Aromatherapy Company", the toothpaste is "MAVIS" brand, and the turndown service offers either freshly made mango pomelo sago or a sleep aid spray. The minibar's non-alcoholic beverages are complimentary for the first round 🆓🆓🆓 Located in the heart of the "Pingjiang Historical and Cultural District", guests can easily explore Pingjiang Road, whether in the quiet mornings with few tourists or the enchanting nights. The lesser-known national key cultural relic protection unit "Weidaoguanqian Pan Mansion" leads numerous old residences and museums scattered along Pingjiang Road, offering plenty to see and admire 👀👀👀 At the same time, guests can easily walk to must-visit attractions and commercial areas like "Humble Administrator's Garden", "Suzhou Museum", "Yanlord Cangjie", "Xuanmiao Taoist Temple", and "Guanqian Street". The hotel is also not far from well-known scenic spots like "Master-of-Nets Garden", "Canglang Pavilion", and "Lion Grove Garden" 🎫🎫🎫 Address: No. 54 Lujia Lane, Gusu District, Suzhou (near Xuanqiao Lane Metro Station), starting from 1200 yuan per night 💰💰💰