Crowne Plaza Wuxi Taihu
Airy indoor pool and fitness centre near Taihu New City
About this hotel
The property leans airy and upscale rather than heavy or corporate, with two chic restaurants and a cafe spreading meals across a lighter, more relaxed mood than some of the bigger conference towers in this guide. The indoor pool sits alongside the fitness centre, kept indoors through Wuxi's damp winter so it stays usable across the colder months. The airport shuttle option helps guests flying into Wuxi Shuofang, and free parking covers those arriving by car. Breakfast runs as a paid add-on here rather than included, worth factoring into the daily budget. The lighter architectural style carries through to the common areas, which lean bright and open rather than the heavier marble lobbies found at some of the bigger five-star towers nearby.
- Indoor pool
- Fitness centre
- Two restaurants
- Cafe
Our take
This suits business travellers near Taihu New City who want a lighter, airier hotel mood than the bigger convention towers, with a solid indoor pool and fitness centre attached. It's a reasonable middle-ground pick between a no-frills business hotel and a full five-star spa property, though guests wanting a dedicated spa floor should look at the Kempinski Hotel Wuxi or Intercontinental Wuxi instead.
- ✓Confirm breakfast pricing when booking, it runs as a paid extra rather than standard here.
- ✓Try the cafe for a lighter breakfast option instead of the paid full breakfast if budget is a factor.
- ✓Book the airport shuttle ahead of arrival, it isn't guaranteed on short notice.
Why we love it
- Airy, upscale rather than heavy corporate feel
- Indoor pool with fitness centre attached
- Two chic restaurants plus a cafe
- Airport shuttle option available
Why guests love itThe airy, lighter mood here stood out after a few nights at heavier conference hotels elsewhere in Wuxi, and the indoor pool and fitness centre combination made for an easy daily routine. The cafe became our go-to for a quick breakfast once we realised the full breakfast ran as a paid extra. The two restaurants covered dinner well without ever feeling repetitive across a three-night stay. The airport shuttle, booked a day ahead, ran smoothly both ways.