Nanjing Blew My Mind! Staying at This Hotel Makes Me Want to Extend My Stay Every Day!

Nanjing Blew My Mind! Staying at This Hotel Makes Me Want to Extend My Stay Every Day!

Clickbait warning: When I pushed open the floor-to-ceiling windows of The Lalu Nanjing's river-view room, I finally understood what it means to "bring the Yangtze River into your bedroom!" The elegance of this ancient capital of six dynasties collides with Republic-era charm—this isn’t just a hotel, it’s a riverside art gallery tailor-made for my aesthetic!

1. The Design Is Insane! Bamboo Groves and Stone Carvings Hide Nanjing’s Millennial Soul

Help! The moment I stepped in, I was overwhelmed by the cultural grandeur—bamboo groves rustling in the lobby, stone carvings and water features paired with Republic-era vintage furniture, even the lighting is in warm ink-wash tones. The most stunning detail? Every corridor turn offers a cinematic shot of "pine trees reflecting on glass windows with the Yangtze shimmering in the background" (Pro tip: wear a qipao for photos here, and brace for hundreds of likes!). The designer must have blended the elegance of the Qinhuai River with the flair of Republic-era mansions—even the elevator buttons have a jade-like texture. Staying here feels like wandering through a living cultural exhibition!

2. The River-View Room Is Legendary! 10-Meter Floor-to-Ceiling Windows Frame the Yangtze as Wallpaper

The Deluxe River-View King Room is the ultimate "lie-flat paradise!" With 10-meter-wide windows stretching from ceiling to floor, you’ll wake up to mist drifting over the river, watch cargo ships trailing golden streaks at dusk, and at night, the entire Yangtze becomes your backdrop. The best part? Lounging on the 2-meter bed with folk tunes playing from the speaker, fluffy slippers at your feet, and rose petals floating in the bathtub—soaking while gazing at the city lights across the river is the peak vacation experience every overworked soul deserves!

3. Breakfast Feels Like a Jiangnan Night Market! Duck Blood Vermicelli Soup So Good You’ll Want to Take It Home

HOJIA9 Restaurant gave me decision paralysis! Sizzling grilled meats, hand-pulled noodles tossed into bone broth, and the star—freshly made duck blood vermicelli soup with liver so tender it melts like tofu, topped with piping-hot broth and fragrant garlic chives. Insider tip: hit the grill station early, or you might wait for freshly charred prawns (worth it!). The breakfast spread also includes artisanal coffee with Suzhou-style pastries—I left stuffed beyond belief!

Final rave: This hotel is a "checkout-resistance generator!" Between soaking in the river-view tub, losing track of time over afternoon tea in the bamboo-filled lobby, and my wallet’s protests, I could’ve stayed forever to watch the Yangtze through all four seasons. Sisters visiting Nanjing, lock in that river-view room—lying on a cloud-like bed watching the Yangtze flow by is a once-in-a-lifetime must!

Post by BRISTOL CURRY | May 30, 2025