Independent Xitang hotels

"Very close (walking distance if not raining) to the old city - allow a good day to cover it all, and this is one of the least commercialised water-towns accessible from Suzhou or Shanghai, but not much else to do there unless you're at a conference etc. that the hotel caters for. Good, comfortable, clean working room with full amenities, nice view of the lake, very good local arts shop in the lobby. The restaurant was OK - lack of English skill resolved by ordering via iPad with pix. If there...

"Refused service. Stated only Chinese citizens can stay. Pushed out of the lobby in the pouring rain. Also refused a refund and waiting on hotels.com"