AmanfayunvsShangri-La Hangzhou
Amanfayun and Shangri La Hotel Hangzhou are both rated very highly by professional travelers. On balance, Amanfayun scores slightly better than Shangri La Hotel Hangzhou. Amanfayun comes in at #2 in Hangzhou with accolades from 7 reviewers such as Forbes Travel Guide, Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler.
Amanfayun
Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler
Gayot
Fodor's
Tablet
Forbes Travel Guide
Mr & Mrs Smith
Hideaway Report
Michelin Guide
No.22 Fayun Alley, Xihujiedao, Xihufengjingmingshen District, Hangzhou 310013
From $635/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Travel + Leisure "Hotelier Adrian Zecha has transforming an ancient tea-growing village 20 minutes from Hangzhou’s city center into one of Asia’s most unique retreats." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This rustic 42-room property, Amanresorts’ second in China, is actually a conversion of an entire village whose inhabitants once harvested the tea for which the town is justly famous." Full review
Gayot "Amanresorts has successfully transformed a hidden Tang Dynasty-era village into a luxurious 42-room outpost set in the beautiful Zhejiang province." Full review
Fodor's "Surrounded by tea fields, forests, and romantic courtyards, Amanfuyan tastefully re-creates the feel of a traditional Chinese village." Full review
Tablet "forty-two maximally luxurious, minimally fussy suites, done in the distinctive style of traditional Chinese courtyard homes" Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Sitting on a magical 34-acre plot near West Lake, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the property consists of 47 stone dwellings, some of which are more than 100 years old. " Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Bed down between tea-fields and temples at Amanfayun, a restored village in a culturally-rich region." Full review
Hideaway Report96.0
"Tranquil resort housed by the rustic structures of a former village, amid temples and tea fields near West Lake, 30 minutes from central Hangzhou." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"Privacy, discretion, understatement, and above all absolute tastefulness in every conceivable detail: this is the stuff an Aman hotel is made of. At their Hangzhou outpost, set amidst the..." Full review
Shangri-La Hangzhou Fodor's
Lonely Planet Condé Nast Traveler
DK Eyewitness
Jetsetter Tablet
Frommer's
No.78 Beishan Road, Xihu Distric, Hangzhou 310007
From $92/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "On the site of an ancient temple, the picturesque Shangri-La is a historic landmark." Full review
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Request a room overlooking the lake.
Lonely Planet "Surrounded by forest on the north shore of the lake, this hotel enjoys a winning, picturesque location."
Condé Nast Traveler84.8
"This high-rise above "the shopping mecca of Pacific Place" is "the perfect respite" after a day of sightseeing, with views of Victoria Peak and the harbor." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Two hotels originally reserved for top officials and built in the extensive grounds of a now-vanished temple are now fused onto one."
Jetsetter "Located in Hangzhou (West Lake), Shangri-La Hotel Hangzhou is minutes from Yui Fei Temple and Solitary Hill." Full review
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For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) and a train station pick-up service.
Tablet "The Silk Lakehouse opened in May 2025 as the first property under Shangri-La Signatures, the group's new ultra-luxury brand, and the site it occupies has history to match the..." Full review
Frommer's "Standing on the beautiful shore of Hangzhou's West Lake, the luxurious Shangri-La Hotel offers 5 dining options, an indoor pool and outdoor tennis courts. Free in-room internet is..." Full review
