Four Seasons Hangzhou at West Lake
Hangzhou, China
Four Seasons has two hotels in Hangzhou – a glitzy, modern premises in the city centre and this fairy tale-like retreat on the tranquil banks of the West Lake, a Unesco World Heritage Site. The latter is the more peaceful and traditional of the two, a village-like resort characterised by pavilions and pagodas aplenty, peaceful lily ponds and quaint courtyards with a mountain backdrop. The aesthetic is Chinese to its core: rooms, suites and villas showcase traditional architecture, with lattice screens, dark wood and carved details – plus modern amenities including a tablet to access hotel services and a 75-inch LED smart TV. Time slows down at this retreat, with Longjing green tea on repeat, Tai Chi practices in the gardens, and healing treatments amid the spa’s Chinoisiere-adorned interiors. Privacy is a cornerstone pillar of the resort: accommodations have their own gardens, patios or ponds, while 11 standalone private dining rooms mark special occasions. Complimentary bikes and a wooden boat steer guests through the city’s ancient scenery, teeming with temples and romantic bridges. Such scenes have inspired poets and emperors for centuries – Four Seasons has now added its own touch to inspire the next generation of explorers.
Key Information
- Rooms: 81
- Starting Rate: $672
- High Season: April-May October-November
- Dining: Jin Sha
- Drinking: Lobby Lounge
- At the Hotel: Swimming pool(s), spa, fitness centre, business centre, pet-friendly, boutique
- 86 571 8829 8888
- Visit Four Seasons Hangzhou at West Lake's Website
Location
5 Lingyin Rd, Xihu, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, 310058
