Jinling Hotel Nanjing is one of the best-known hotel names in the city, a large, full-service hotel that appeals to travellers who like a classic, central base with a long local reputation. Nanjing visitors, business guests and tour groups have used it for years. Expect a traditional, big-hotel experience with a range of services rather than a boutique feel. Room types, restaurants, pools and refurbishment status vary, so check the details for your dates when you book.
Location and getting around
The hotel is in central Nanjing, where the metro, taxis and buses make it simple to reach most of the city sights. Confucius Temple and the Qinhuai River, the Ming City Wall at Zhonghua Gate, Xuanwu Lake and the Presidential Palace are all within a short metro or taxi ride, and Purple Mountain with the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum and Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum is a longer ride east. Check the map when you book to see the nearest metro station and the walking time to it.
Rooms and facilities
As a large city hotel, expect a wide range of room types from standard rooms to suites, and a selection of dining and meeting facilities. The age and style of rooms can differ between towers and floors, so look at the photos and ask for a recently refurbished room if that matters. Check whether breakfast, a gym, a pool or parking is available for your rate, and compare room-only and breakfast-included prices.
Who it suits and what to know: it suits first-time visitors, business travellers, tour groups and couples who like a traditional, central hotel with plenty of services. Those who want a design-led, boutique stay may prefer one of the newer hotels near Confucius Temple. Big events and national holidays can push up prices and fill the hotel, so reserve early and look at flexible rates.
Tips for a good stay
Start your sightseeing with an early walk along the Ming City Wall or around Xuanwu Lake before the heat and crowds build, then use the metro to reach the Confucius Temple area for dinner and an evening river cruise. Ask the front desk to book a licensed taxi or driver for Purple Mountain day trips, and take a light jacket in winter, since Nanjing can be chilly and damp.
Before you book
Look at the cancellation terms, because flexible rates are useful if a change of plan or bad weather affects your trip. Compare a few room types, check whether breakfast or late check-out can be added, and read recent guest comments for anything that matters to you, such as distance to the metro, room noise or lift waiting times.
Why stay here
- ✓Large, long-established city hotel
- ✓Central Nanjing location
- ✓Easy metro and taxi links
- ✓Full-service hotel (check facilities)
- ✓Good base for first-time visitors
- ✓Business and group friendly
- ✓Breakfast options (check rates)
- ✓Check facilities when you book
Good questions
Is Jinling Hotel Nanjing in the city centre?+
It is in central Nanjing, close to the metro and taxis. Check the map when you book to see the nearest station.
Is it good for first-time visitors?+
Yes, a central, full-service hotel makes sightseeing straightforward. Check room types and facilities when you book.
Is breakfast included?+
It depends on the rate. Compare rates with and without breakfast when you book.
