AccorHotels has expanded its network in the Greater China region with the opening of Novotel Suzhou SIP. Located in the heart of Suzhou Industrial Park, the new hotel is a contemporary hideaway for business travellers bound for eastern Jiangsu Province.

With a metro station right at its doorstep, Novotel Suzhou SIP is conveniently connected to the Suzhou International Expo Centre. Suzhou SIP Railway Station is only 3 kilometres away while Suzhou Railway Station, the largest of the three railway stations in the city, is about 20 minutes by car from the hotel. Offering serene views of Jinji Lake, the 307 rooms and suites feature premium bedding, flat screen LCD TVs with satellite TV programs, and complimentary broadband internet access.

“We’re excited with the opening of our first Novotel in Suzhou,” says Michel Molliet, chief operating officer, AccorHotels Greater China. “This historic city is one of eastern China’s major centres for trade and economic development and it is also one of the country’s top tourist destinations. By introducing Novotel’s signature easy-living lodging concept to the city, AccorHotels is further cementing its hospitality leadership in the mid-scale segment which will continue to be one of our growth drivers in the Greater China region.”

Novotel Suzhou SIP provides a variety of dining options at its five distinctive restaurants and bars. The Square is an all-day dining restaurant offering international buffet and a-la-carte menu options; while Bo Ya Xuan Chinese Restaurant serves authentic Jiangsu and Cantonese cuisines. Guests can sample a-la minute grilled meats at Times Garden BBQ Restaurant, before relaxing with a selection of wines and cocktails at Gourmet Bar. Spacious yet cosy, Premier Lounge offers guests an intimate environment for private meetings and business discussions.

The new hotel also boasts over 700sqm of banquet and conference space with natural light. Its pillarless ballroom and five meeting rooms are equipped with intelligent lighting systems and state-of-the-art audio and video technologies, such as LCD projectors and screens. Leisure facilities include an indoor heated swimming pool, a fully-equipped fitness centre, a yoga studio, and sauna rooms. www.novotel.com