This hotel far exceeded expectations. Many Chinese hotels have a nice lobby, but the quality drops off after that. However, the Xuanwu Hotel is well appointed, comfortable, and relatively cheap. Staff members are courteous and speak English well, and the buffet breakfast surpasses comparable buffets at half the price. The Xuanwu Hotel is also in a great location, around the corner from shops and restaurants, and of course the lake.

My first trip to Nanjing. I stayed at the Lakeview Xuanwu Hotel and was surprised by the high standard of service. The front desk staff had great command of English and were very professional in their approach. I was acknowledge by my name everything I walk though the lobby and I felt like I was home. Waking up to the breathtaking scenery of the Xuanwu Lake and Zijin Mount is definitely an added plus to the already impaccable service. Just five minutes from the shopping and entertainment centre, the hotel is ideally located. Definitely a hotel I will return too.