Jinling Hotel
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Book it if you want a central, highly rated hotel with a spa and pool in Nanjing for well under €100 a night. It is our easiest recommendation in the city, and only worth skipping if every euro counts, since our two cheaper picks cost under €40.
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Most travellers to Nanjing will be well served here. Shoppers get malls nearby with underground access to the buildings next door, as guests describe. Families can use the listed family rooms, and anyone who wants downtime has a spa, a pool and a gym listed.
Service is a strong point in reviews. Guests mention friendly, polite staff who help with luggage and accommodate special requests.
The only real reason to skip it is budget. Our Budget and Best Value picks cost less than half as much, and our Budget pick scores almost the same.
Location and getting around
The address is 2 Han Zhong Road, Xin Jie Kou Square, in the Xinjiekou area. Guests rate the location 9.7 out of 10 and describe it as central, near shopping malls.
Zifeng Tower is about 2.3 km away, roughly 29 minutes on foot, so it is walkable for most people. Xiao Mausoleum is about 5.6 km, around 70 minutes, and the Porcelain Tower of Nanjing about 6.6 km, around 83 minutes. Those two are far, so plan on public transport or a taxi. All times are straight-line estimates, and real routes are often longer.
What guests say
Jinling Hotel scores 9.2 out of 10 from 692 reviews, the most reviews of our three Nanjing picks. It ranks third of the 10 eligible properties we compared.
Two things come up most: the central setting near malls with underground connections, and the staff. Our data does not include a summary of recurring complaints, so check recent reviews for anything that matters to you.
Price and what you get, compared with our other two picks
The reference price was €85.75 per night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. That is about €172 for two nights, a little above the €71.38 sample median. It is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.
For that you get a hotel rated 5 stars, a spa, a pool, a gym, a restaurant, family rooms, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning listed. A buffet breakfast is listed. Whether it is included in your rate is not confirmed.
Zunjing Boutique Hotel Nanjing Confucius Temple, our Budget pick, costs €38.95 and scores 9.1 with 4 stars. Ruilan Grandyard Hotel, our Best Value pick, costs €39.88 and scores 8.6. Jinling roughly doubles the spend, and in return you get spa and pool facilities, the largest review base and a very central address.
Why it made our top 3
Our Luxury slot prioritises five-star hotels, with a four-star fallback only if it scores at least 8.5. Jinling Hotel's 5 stars are estimated by the accommodation rather than an official rating. Among 10 eligible properties it combined that rating with a 9.2 score from 692 reviews and a location score of 9.7, which made it the strongest upscale choice.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Check each on the booking page.
Confirm spa and pool opening times and any fees for your dates. Note that the 5-star rating is self-estimated, so judge the hotel on reviews and photos rather than the star count alone.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Jinling Hotel in central Nanjing?
Yes. It is at 2 Han Zhong Road, Xin Jie Kou Square, and guests describe it as central, near shopping malls with underground access to adjacent buildings.
Is Jinling Hotel officially 5 stars?
The 5-star rating is estimated by the accommodation, not an official classification. Its 9.2 score from 692 reviews is the better guide.
Does Jinling Hotel have a pool and spa?
Both are listed, along with a gym. Check opening hours and fees for your dates.
How much does Jinling Hotel cost per night?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €85.75 per night. It is not a live quote. Check today's price for your dates.
Can I walk from Jinling Hotel to Zifeng Tower?
Yes, it is about 2.3 km, roughly 29 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. Other sights such as Xiao Mausoleum are much further.