Ruilan Grandyard 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 cheap, central Nanjing base with a buffet breakfast, a gym and free parking listed. Skip it if smoke smells or bathroom mould would ruin your stay, or if a higher score matters more than facilities.
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Food-focused travellers and people who want practical facilities are the best match. Guests praise a tasty buffet breakfast with a wide variety of mostly Chinese dishes, and the area around the hotel is full of restaurants, shops and cafes.
Drivers benefit from the listed free parking, and the gym is a plus for anyone who wants to keep a routine.
Skip it if you are sensitive to smoke. Some guests report cigarette smoke smells and mould in bathrooms, even though they describe the interiors as tidy overall. If you prefer Western breakfast options, note that guests describe the buffet as mostly Chinese.
Location and getting around
The address is No. 46, Jiefang South Road, Ruijin Road Street, in the Qin Huai area. Guests rate the location 8.2 out of 10 and describe it as central, with plenty to eat and buy nearby.
The sights we measured are still a long walk. Xiao Mausoleum is about 3.9 km away, roughly 49 minutes on foot. Zifeng Tower is about 4.4 km, around 55 minutes, and the Porcelain Tower of Nanjing about 9.1 km, around 114 minutes. These are straight-line estimates. Use public transport or a taxi to reach them.
What guests say
The hotel scores 8.6 out of 10 from 150 reviews. That places it eighth of the 10 eligible properties we compared, so it is not one of the top rated hotels in the city.
On the plus side, guests like the central setting and the breakfast. On the minus side, a few mention cigarette smoke smells and mould in bathrooms. Read recent reviews to see if these issues still come up.
Price and what you get, compared with our other two picks
The reference price was €39.88 per night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. That is about €80 for two nights and 44% below the €71.38 sample median. It is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.
You get a 3-star hotel with a gym, a restaurant, free parking, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning listed. A buffet breakfast is listed. Whether it is in your rate is not confirmed.
To be candid: our Budget pick, Zunjing Boutique Hotel Nanjing Confucius Temple, costs slightly less at €38.95 and scores higher at 9.1 with 4 stars. What Ruilan adds is a listed restaurant, gym, parking and breakfast, none of which Zunjing lists. Jinling Hotel, our Luxury pick, costs €85.75 with 5 stars and a 9.2 score.
Why it made our top 3
Our Best Value slot balances guest score, number of reviews and reference price. It is not necessarily the cheapest or the best rated hotel. Among 10 eligible properties, Ruilan offered a price 44% under the median with a solid score and a useful facility list, which is the balance this slot looks for.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Check each on the booking page.
Ask for a non-smoking room and check that the hotel can guarantee it. Confirm whether breakfast is included and what it costs if not. Check gym and restaurant hours for your dates.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is breakfast good at Ruilan Grandyard Hotel?
Guests describe a tasty buffet with a wide variety of mostly Chinese dishes. Whether it is included in your rate is not confirmed, so check before you pay.
Does Ruilan Grandyard Hotel smell of smoke?
Some guests report cigarette smoke smells and bathroom mould, though interiors are described as tidy. Ask for a non-smoking room.
How much does Ruilan Grandyard Hotel cost?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €39.88 per night. It is not a live quote. Check today's price for your dates.
Can I walk to Xiao Mausoleum from the hotel?
It is about 3.9 km away, roughly 49 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. That is far, so plan on public transport or a taxi.
Does Ruilan Grandyard Hotel have parking?
Free parking is listed by the property. Confirm availability for your dates.