The Ritz-Carlton, Suzhou and the Huaiyang Table at Biao Xia

The Ritz-Carlton, Suzhou takes its cues from a city famous for its classical gardens and canals. The design draws on Suzhou's landscape traditions, giving the hotel a quieter, more rooted character than its big-city siblings.

The dining reflects the setting. Biao Xia serves Huaiyang cuisine that blends seasonal seafood with refined technique, Alkanna offers modern chic all-day dining with a boutique a la carte menu, Feng Pan Ting is a Chinese tea lounge showcasing Suzhou's tea culture and Pingtan performance, and Alkanna Bar hides a wine cellar in the city center of Gusu.

For travelers pairing Suzhou's gardens with Shanghai nearby, it is a graceful base steeped in local character.

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