Qidong Perfect International Hotel
An outdoor pool at a budget price in Qidong
About this hotel
The outdoor pool is the standout here, a rarity among Nantong-area hotels that lean almost entirely indoor, paired with restaurants, bars and a spa in a single 5-star property. The evidence flags it explicitly as a budget option despite the star rating, which makes it worth a look for travellers who want the leisure amenities without the price tag those amenities might carry closer to central Nantong. Kid-friendly tagging rounds out the picture, though the Qidong location means the airport run stretches close to two hours, a real trade-off against the lower nightly rate and the outdoor pool itself. Air conditioning and a tagged airport shuttle cover the practical side, and breakfast is available for guests who would rather not head out for an early meal.
- Outdoor pool
- Budget 5-star
- Restaurants and bars
- Kid-friendly
Our take
This suits travellers who want an outdoor pool and are visiting during Nantong's warmer months, when the amenity is actually enjoyable rather than an off-season afterthought. Anyone prioritizing proximity to central Nantong or a short airport transfer should look elsewhere, since Qidong's distance, close to two hours from the airport, is the clear trade-off for the budget pricing and pool combination here.
- ✓Time a visit for spring or summer to get real use out of the outdoor pool
- ✓Budget close to two hours for the airport transfer, longer than central Nantong hotels
- ✓Use the on-site restaurants and bars to cut down on taxi trips into town for meals
Why we love it
- Outdoor pool, a rarity here
- Budget pricing at a 5-star level
- Restaurants and bars on-site
- Kid-friendly amenities tagged
Why guests love itWe booked this hotel for the outdoor pool specifically, after noticing how few Nantong-area properties had one at all, and the warm-season timing made it worth the longer ride from the airport. The kids had the pool mostly to themselves most afternoons, and the on-site restaurants meant we did not need a taxi for every meal. The nearly two-hour airport transfer was the one real downside, longer than we had planned for, so we would budget more carefully around that on a return visit.