The Jinling Hotel has been one of the best-known names in Nanjing hospitality for decades, and its tall tower in the Xinjiekou area is a familiar part of the city skyline. Xinjiekou is Nanjing's commercial centre, a busy crossroads of department stores, malls, restaurants and metro lines, and staying here puts you in the middle of the action. The hotel appeals to travellers who like to be in the thick of the city, with shopping, dining and nightlife on the doorstep, and with good transport connections for reaching the sights. The scale of the property means that it has historically offered a wide range of restaurants, banquet halls and meeting spaces, and it has long been a favourite with business visitors and tour groups as well as independent travellers. Rooms vary in age and style, so it is wise to read recent guest comments and confirm the room category you are booking. Upper floors can offer city views over the busy streets and rooftops, which are especially striking after dark. For a first visit, the central location is a major advantage, since it is easy to hop on the metro for the Confucius Temple, Xuanwu Lake or the Presidential Palace. The property has traded under more than one name, so check the current brand and facilities on the hotel page before you book.
Location and getting around
Xinjiekou is a metro interchange, which makes it one of the easiest places in the city to move around from. Lines connect to the Confucius Temple area, the Presidential Palace and other major districts, and taxis and ride-hailing cars are always available. The Xuanwu Lake park is a short ride to the northeast, and the Purple Mountain sights are reachable by taxi or a combination of metro and shuttle. Walking in the immediate area is pleasant, but crowds are heavy on weekends.
Rooms and facilities
A hotel of this size typically offers several dining choices, a fitness area and meeting facilities, and some rooms may have been renovated more recently than others. Ask for a quiet room on a higher floor if you are sensitive to noise. Breakfast buffets in large Nanjing hotels can be busy during tour season, so go early or late to avoid queues.
Tips
The surrounding streets are good for evening wandering, with shops, snack stalls and cafes. Nanjing salted duck and other local dishes are easy to find in restaurants nearby. Keep valuables secure in busy shopping streets, and be aware of aggressive sales approaches near major shopping malls. Ask the front desk to write your destinations in Chinese for taxi drivers and to confirm closing days for museums. Booking early is wise for the autumn and the Golden Week holiday, when central hotels fill quickly.
Why stay here
- ✓Restaurant (confirm hours)
- ✓Fitness centre (confirm availability)
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓Front desk and luggage storage
- ✓Taxi and ride-hailing assistance
- ✓Breakfast (confirm availability)
- ✓Non-smoking rooms (confirm availability)
Good questions
Why stay in Xinjiekou?+
It is the commercial heart of the city, a major metro interchange with shops, restaurants and easy transport to the sights.
Is it quiet?+
The area is busy. Ask for a higher floor and a quiet room if noise matters.
Which sights are nearby?+
Xuanwu Lake, the Presidential Palace and the Confucius Temple area are all a short metro or taxi ride away.
