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Shangri-La Yuanqu, Suzhou
Suzhou, China · Shangri-La · High Luxury
Shangri-La Yuanqu opened in June 2019 as the group's second Suzhou house, 303 rooms inside Suzhou Industrial Park, the 1994 China-Singapore joint development that remains Asia's only state-to-state industrial park, now home to more than 5,000 foreign-funded firms. Shang Garden, the Huaiyang dining room, took a Michelin Guide selection in 2026 and a Golden Phoenix Tree one-star in 2025.
- 303 rooms
- Opened 2019
- Neighborhood: Suzhou Industrial Park
- Rooms from 517 sq ft (48 m²)
- Interiors: Andy Tait; LRF Designers Limited
About Shangri-La Yuanqu, Suzhou
- Andy Tait and LRF Designers did the interiors of the 32-storey house inside GCL Plaza, a 12-minute walk from Jinji Lake.
- Suzhou International Expo Center is about a kilometre away; the Culture and Arts Centre is two minutes by car.
- Entry-level rooms start at 517 sq ft (48 m²).
History
Shangri-La Yuanqu, Suzhou opened in June 2019 as the group's second property in Suzhou, located in the central business district of Suzhou Industrial Park within the landmark GCL Plaza mixed-use development. It serves as a modern luxury haven blending business convenience with proximity to cultural sites like Jinji Lake and classical gardens. The 32-story hotel introduced contemporary rooms with lake views and elevated the area's hospitality with its Horizon Club and fine dining options.
The setting
Shangri-La Yuanqu, Suzhou rises within GCL Plaza at 99 Si'an Street, integrated into Suzhou Industrial Park's central business district alongside offices, retail, and residences. Jinji Lake's scenic shoreline is a 12-minute walk, the Suzhou International Expo Center lies roughly one kilometre away, and the Suzhou Culture and Arts Centre is two minutes by car, placing the hotel at the heart of SIP's cultural and commercial belt. The Park Hyatt Suzhou, 1.2 km away, confirms the enclave as a proven luxury corridor within this Singapore-China co-developed new-city district. Metro connections deliver guests to Suzhou's UNESCO World Heritage classical gardens and historic canal streets with ease.
Restaurants and bars
- Shang Garden — Restaurant · Chinese
- Cafe Hong — Café
- SIP Lounge — Bar
Experiences
- Horizon Club — 31st-floor Horizon Club with exclusive privileges, a dedicated Club Concierge and exclusive use of the Horizon Club Lounge.
- Walk to Jinji Lake — Walking distance from the hotel to Jinji Lake, with Expo and Culture Centers and metro access to gardens and canals.
Amenities
- indoor heated pool
- outdoor pool
- full-service spa (CHI The Spa)
- 24-hour health club
- sauna
- Jacuzzi
- steam bath
- rooftop terrace
- Butler service
Awards
- 2025 Fliggy Outstanding Hotel of the Year
- 2025 Golden Phoenix Tree China Restaurant Guide One Star - Shang Garden
- 2025 Mice Trend Annual Business Luxury Hotel
- 2026 Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant - Shang Garden
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