The Niccolo Suzhou, the fifth member of Wharf Hotels' growing portfolio of Niccolo hotels, celebrated its official opening on Thursday.

Located on the top floors of the majestic new Suzhou International Finance Square (IFS) skyscraper, soaring 450-metres into the clouds, the 233-room Niccolo Suzhou hotel offers guests commanding panoramic views over neighbouring Jinji Lake and the Suzhou skyline.

Known as the 'Venice of the East' for its UNESCO World Heritage-listed canals, stone bridges, pagodas and classical gardens, Suzhou is one of China's top tourist attractions. The city is connected to Shanghai by high-speed train which takes only 25 minutes.

The hotel features a variety of F&B outlets, a Sky Pool & Jacuzzi on the 117th floor, a fitness studio and gym, as well as a choice of flexible meeting and event spaces.

Niccolo Suzhou's prized IFS address is designed by internationally-renowned architects Kohn Pederson Fox, whose iconic global landmarks include Lotte World Tower in Seoul, Shanghai World Financial Centre and Hong Kong's International Commerce Centre. Interior designs are by global hospitality leader HBA and reflect Niccolo's understated sophistication.