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Our top choices for Gulou hotels

Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Riverside by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Riverside by IHG
3.0 star property
Gulou
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (15 reviews)
"Breakfast was plentiful and had options for those still getting used to the local foods. Room was clean, and staff was very helpful."
United States
DANIEL
The price is CA $64
CA $75 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 18 - Jul 19
Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Riverside by IHG

Suning Universal Hotel All-Suites

Suning Universal Hotel All-Suites
4.0 star property
Gulou
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (14 reviews)
"Central hotel next to Nanjing’s exceptionally easy to use metro Good size rooms , friendly staff and useful (do your own) laundry facilities. Plentiful breakfast available (though few “western “ Items Handy convenience store on ground floor Happy to recommend"
United Kingdom
Gareth
The price is CA $80
CA $94 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 25 - Jun 26
Suning Universal Hotel All-Suites

Hilton Nanjing Riverside

Hilton Nanjing Riverside
5.0 star property
Gulou
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (111 reviews)
"helpful staff, clean room, quiet, wonderful lake view"
United States
Maeva
The price is CA $77
CA $89 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Hilton Nanjing Riverside

Shangri-La Nanjing

Shangri-La Nanjing
5.0 star property
Gulou
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (211 reviews)
"For a five star hotel, the price is very reasonable. I enjoyed stay there for 3 nights."
United States
Li-Tzong
The price is CA $132
CA $154 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Shangri-La Nanjing

The Lalu Nanjing

The Lalu Nanjing
4.5 star property
Gulou
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
The price is CA $261
CA $304 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 22 - Jun 23
The Lalu Nanjing

Sofitel Nanjing Galaxy Suning

Sofitel Nanjing Galaxy Suning
5.0 star property
Gulou
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (263 reviews)
"I booked a luxury room and the room and the washroom was very out dated and every thing was very dirty. I regret booking this hotel !"
United States
Wei
The price is CA $95
CA $111 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 22 - Jun 23
Sofitel Nanjing Galaxy Suning

Novotel Nanjing South Railway Station

Novotel Nanjing South Railway Station
Qinhuai Qu, 11.5 km from Gulou
The price is CA $85
CA $99 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Novotel Nanjing South Railway Station

Yeboqinhuai SSAW BOUTIQUE Hotel(Jinling Calligraphy and Painting Academy)

Yeboqinhuai SSAW BOUTIQUE Hotel(Jinling Calligraphy and Painting Academy)
3.0 star property
Fuzimiao Area, 7.9 km from Gulou
The price is CA $108
CA $126 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 22 - Jul 23
Yeboqinhuai SSAW BOUTIQUE Hotel(Jinling Calligraphy and Painting Academy)

The Westin Nanjing Resort & Spa

The Westin Nanjing Resort & Spa
5.0 star property
Jiangning, 28.5 km from Gulou
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)
"We have all the good time and together go to swimming. The breakfast is very good and have very Interesting baby playground."
China
jing
The price is CA $138
CA $161 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 22 - Jun 23
The Westin Nanjing Resort & Spa

Holiday Inn- Nanjing Qinhuai South by IHG

Holiday Inn- Nanjing Qinhuai South by IHG
4.0 star property
Jiangning, 24.8 km from Gulou
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (30 reviews)
"Amazing place, 100% recommended "
Mexico
Juan Antonio
The price is CA $89
CA $103 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Holiday Inn- Nanjing Qinhuai South by IHG

Ascott Xuanwu Lake Nanjing

Ascott Xuanwu Lake Nanjing
4.5 star property
Xuan Wu, 2.5 km from Gulou
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (13 reviews)
"overall, the hotel is very good."
Singapore
Kelvin
The price is CA $118
CA $125 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Ascott Xuanwu Lake Nanjing

HUALUXE Nanjing Yangtze River by IHG

HUALUXE Nanjing Yangtze River by IHG
4.5 star property
Pukou, 9.5 km from Gulou
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (10 reviews)
"Nice place to stay. Staff are very friendly and helpful. We will come back again."
United States
LiiShin
The price is CA $107
CA $125 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30
HUALUXE Nanjing Yangtze River by IHG

Jumeirah Nanjing Hotel

Jumeirah Nanjing Hotel
5.0 star property
Jian Ye, 13 km from Gulou
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (20 reviews)
"It was great"
Turkey
Ismail Can
The price is CA $209
CA $244 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Jumeirah Nanjing Hotel

Nanjing Suning Universal Hotel

Nanjing Suning Universal Hotel
2.5 star property
Pukou, 6 km from Gulou
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
The price is CA $64
CA $75 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 22 - Jun 23
Nanjing Suning Universal Hotel

Hilton Nanjing Niushoushan

Hilton Nanjing Niushoushan
3.5 star property
Jiangning, 18.5 km from Gulou
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (12 reviews)
"Nice hotel, walkable to Niushoushan tourist attraction, delicious restaurant "
United States
Geng-Xian
The price is CA $145
CA $169 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 24 - Jun 25
Hilton Nanjing Niushoushan

Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Jiangbei Wonhall Mall by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Jiangbei Wonhall Mall by IHG
2.5 star property
Pukou, 9.6 km from Gulou
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (11 reviews)
"Wonderful hotel in Nanjing"
United States
Ganzo
The price is CA $61
CA $71 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Jiangbei Wonhall Mall by IHG

Novotel Nanjing Central Suning

Novotel Nanjing Central Suning
4.0 star property
Xinjiekou, 5.5 km from Gulou
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (499 reviews)
"Good location and convenient for sightseeing "
Hong Kong SAR China
Lui
The price is CA $85
CA $99 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 22 - Jun 23
Novotel Nanjing Central Suning

Grand WUJI Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Grand WUJI Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
4.5 star property
Yu Hua Tai, 12 km from Gulou
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"The hotel staff were extremely friendly. Front Desk personnel (Eva) went out of her way to help me with every concern i had."
United States
William
The price is CA $152
CA $178 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Grand WUJI Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Mercure Nanjing Downtown

Mercure Nanjing Downtown
3.0 star property
Xinjiekou, 5 km from Gulou
The price is CA $77
CA $89 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Mercure Nanjing Downtown

Holiday Inn Nanjing South Station by IHG

Holiday Inn Nanjing South Station by IHG
3.5 star property
Jiangning, 14 km from Gulou
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (51 reviews)
"Hotel is in a great location, close to Nanjing South Station. (It's a five-minute walk.) Grat street-food nearby. Staff - excellent Room - spotless Facilities - excellent!"
United Kingdom
Samuel
The price is CA $81
CA $94 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Holiday Inn Nanjing South Station by IHG
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Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, desk
Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Riverside by IHG
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
15 reviews
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Reception
Suning Universal Hotel All-Suites
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
14 reviews
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Executive lounge
Shangri-La Nanjing
5.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
211 reviews
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Exterior
Hilton Nanjing Riverside
5.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
111 reviews
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Exterior
Sofitel Nanjing Galaxy Suning
5.0 star property
8.4
Very good
263 reviews
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Where to stay in Gulou

Find the best Gulou areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

Xinjiekou

The restaurants and shopping are a few things visitors like about Xinjiekou. Check out Nanjing Library while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Daxinggong Station or Xinjiekou Station to get around town.

Xuan Wu

The bars and museums are just a few things visitors like about Xuan Wu. Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Presidential Palace are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Mount Jiuhua Station or Jimingsi Station to get around the larger area.

Jiangning

Jiangning is well-liked for its mountain views and restaurants. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Nan Tang er Ling and Niushoushan Forest Park are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Mozhoudonglu Station or Zhengfang­zhonglu Station to get around.

Qinhuai Qu

Qinhuai Qu is a destination travelers like for its shopping, and you might hop aboard the metro at Wudingmen Station or Yuhuamen Station to explore sights like Temple of Confucius.

Fuzimiao Area

Well-liked for its museums and monuments, Fuzimiao Area is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Temple of Confucius and Taiping Heavenly Kingdom History Museum, and jump on the metro at Fuzimiao Station to get around the city.

Top Gulou Hotel Reviews

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hotels in Gulou that travellers recommend?
Two of the best hotels in Gulou that receive consistently high recommendations from travellers are the Shangri-La Nanjing and the Suning Universal Hotel All-Suites.

The 5-star Shangri-La Nanjing, with a 9.0 rating, is a superb choice for those seeking luxury. Guests frequently praise the hotel's amazing food and excellent location, which is just 0.9 km from Xuanwu Lake Park and 1.3 km from Xuanwu lake. The hotel offers luxurious suites, executive rooms with lounge access, and amenities such as 24-hour room service and valet parking. Many rooms also feature beautiful lake or river views.

Another highly recommended option is the 4-star Suning Universal Hotel All-Suites, which has an impressive 9.6 rating. This hotel is known for its spacious rooms and offers complimentary self-parking, air conditioning, and fitness facilities. It is conveniently located 1.8 km from Qingliangshan Park.
What are the best family hotels in Gulou?
For family-friendly accommodation in Gulou, consider the Shangri-La Nanjing or the Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Riverside by IHG.

The 5-star Shangri-La Nanjing, with a 9.0 rating, is an excellent choice for families. It offers a playground and toys for children and babies, along with complimentary babysitting services. Connecting rooms and rollaway extra beds are available to accommodate larger families comfortably. Guests frequently praise its excellent location and generous room sizes. It is also conveniently located near Xuanwu Lake Park and Xuanwu Lake.

Another highly recommended option is the 3-star Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Riverside by IHG, which boasts an impressive 9.4 rating. This hotel provides complimentary cribs and free breakfast, including a buffet option, making mornings easier for families. Free WiFi and complimentary self-parking are also provided. It is located just 0.7 km from Tianfei Palace.
What are the best 5-star hotels in Gulou?
For 5-star hotels in Gulou, consider the Shangri-La Nanjing, Hilton Nanjing Riverside, Sofitel Nanjing Galaxy Suning, and Yishiyuan Hotel.

The 5-star Shangri-La Nanjing, with an excellent 9.0 rating, is highly regarded by guests for its amazing food and excellent location. Many guests appreciate the large rooms, and it offers amenities such as 24-hour room service, executive rooms with lounge access, and options for lake or river views. It is also conveniently located just 0.9 km from Xuanwu Lake Park and 1.3 km from Xuanwu Lake.

Another excellent choice is the 5-star Hilton Nanjing Riverside, rated 8.6. This hotel features a sophisticated Art Deco design and offers river views, designer toiletries, and executive rooms. Guests can enjoy the comfort of air-conditioned rooms with premium bedding.

The 5-star Sofitel Nanjing Galaxy Suning, with a rating of 8.4, provides a stylish experience with its Art Deco design. It features 24-hour room service, club level rooms with lounge access, and lake views. For recreational activities, there are outdoor tennis facilities available on-site.

Finally, the 5-star Yishiyuan Hotel, rated 7.8, offers a comfortable stay with air conditioning, bathrobes, and fitness facilities. It also features an Art Deco property design and massage services for relaxation.
What are the best spa hotels in Gulou?
For an excellent spa experience in Gulou, consider the Shangri-La Nanjing or the Hilton Nanjing Riverside.

The 5-star Shangri-La Nanjing, with a 9.0 rating, offers an exceptional onsite spa. Guests can indulge in a variety of treatments including hydrotherapy, Thai massage, aromatherapy, and hot stone massage. The spa also features a steam room and sauna, and there are dedicated couples' treatment rooms available. Travellers frequently mention the amazing food and excellent location of this hotel.

Another superb choice is the 5-star Hilton Nanjing Riverside, rated 8.6. Its full-service onsite spa provides a range of body and facial treatments, aromatherapy, and hydrotherapy. Guests can also enjoy massages and body scrubs, with a steam room available for relaxation.
What hotels in Gulou offer free breakfast?
For hotels in Gulou that offer free breakfast, consider the Shangri-La Nanjing and the Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Riverside by IHG.

The 5-star Shangri-La Nanjing, with a 9.0 rating, provides free buffet breakfast in its club level lounge. Guests frequently praise the amazing food and the excellent location. It is conveniently located near Xuanwu Lake Park, just 0.9 kilometres away.

Another excellent option is the 3-star Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Riverside by IHG, which has an outstanding 9.4 rating. This hotel offers a complimentary buffet breakfast daily. It is also close to Tianfei Palace, located just 0.7 kilometres away.
What are the top pet-friendly hotels in Gulou?
For a highly-rated pet-friendly hotel in Gulou, consider the Nanjing Panda Jinling Hotel.

The 3.5-star Nanjing Panda Jinling Hotel, with an 8.4 rating, offers a comfortable stay for both you and your pet. Guests can enjoy amenities such as a rainfall showerhead and deep soaking bathtub. Room service and bathrobes are also provided for your convenience. The hotel is located approximately 2.0 km from Xuanwu Lake Park, providing a nice area for walks.
What are the top boutique hotels in Gulou?
For top boutique hotels in Gulou, consider the Hilton Nanjing Riverside, Sofitel Nanjing Galaxy Suning, and Yishiyuan Hotel.

The 5-star Hilton Nanjing Riverside, with an 8.6 rating, features an elegant Art Deco property design, suites, and river views. Guests can enjoy premium bedding, air conditioning, and 24-hour room service.

Another excellent choice is the 5-star Sofitel Nanjing Galaxy Suning, rated 8.4. This hotel also boasts an Art Deco property design and offers free WiFi, free self-parking, and a complimentary area shuttle.

The 5-star Yishiyuan Hotel, with a 7.8 rating, similarly showcases an Art Deco property design. It provides free WiFi, air conditioning, and complimentary toiletries for guests.
What are the best budget hotels in Gulou?
For budget-friendly accommodation in Gulou, consider the Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Riverside by IHG.

The 3-star Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Riverside by IHG, with an excellent 9.4 rating, provides a comfortable stay with several complimentary features. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, including a buffet option, free self-parking, and free toiletries. It also offers free WiFi and free cribs for those travelling with infants. Tianfei Palace is conveniently located just 0.7 km away.
What are the most romantic hotels in Gulou for couples?
For a romantic stay in Gulou, couples should consider the Shangri-La Nanjing or the Hilton Nanjing Riverside.

The 5-star Shangri-La Nanjing, with an excellent 9.0 rating, offers spacious suites and a superb on-site spa with a variety of treatments including hydrotherapy, Thai massage, aromatherapy, and hot stone massage, superb for couples looking to relax together. Guests frequently praise the amazing food and the hotel's excellent location near Xuanwu Lake Park, which is just 0.9 km away.

Another excellent choice for couples is the 5-star Hilton Nanjing Riverside, rated 8.6. This hotel features elegant Art Deco design and offers suites with premium bedding and climate control, ensuring a comfortable stay. Many rooms provide stunning river views, and guests can enjoy the convenience of 24-hour room service.
What are the best hotels in Gulou near Xuanwu lake?
For hotels in Gulou near Xuanwu Lake, the Shangri-La Nanjing is an excellent choice.

The 5-star Shangri-La Nanjing, with a 9.0 rating, is conveniently located just 0.9 km from Xuanwu Lake Park and 1.3 km from Xuanwu Lake. This hotel is particularly well-suited for families, offering free cribs, a children's playground, toys for both children and babies, and complimentary onsite babysitting and childcare services. Guests frequently praise the excellent location, the delicious food, and the spacious rooms.
When is the best time to go to Gulou?
The best time to visit Gulou, Jiangsu, China, is during the spring (April to May) and autumn (September to October) months. These periods offer the most pleasant weather for exploring.

During spring, the temperatures are mild and comfortable, typically ranging from 15°C to 25°C. This is an excellent time to enjoy outdoor activities and visit attractions without the intensity of summer heat or winter cold. The city's parks and gardens are particularly lovely, with blossoms adding to the scenery.

Autumn also provides agreeable weather, with average temperatures between 18°C and 28°C. The skies are generally clear, and the air is crisp, making it great for sightseeing and walking around. This season is ideal for those who prefer cooler, drier conditions for their travels.
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