AmanfayunvsSofitel Hangzhou Westlake
Both hotels are endorsed by those who travel for a living. Overall, Amanfayun is preferred by most reviewers compared to Sofitel Hangzhou Westlake. Amanfayun comes in at #2 in Hangzhou with endorsements from 7 reviews such as Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide and Travel + Leisure.
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
Sofitel Hangzhou Westlake Fodor's
DK Eyewitness Tablet
Frommer's
No.333 Xihu Avenue, Hangzhou 310002
From $80/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "A stone's throw from West Lake, this high-end hotel sits in a lively neighborhood of restaurants, bars, and shops." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Perched at the end of West Lake, the sofitel offers smart, colorful interior decor and sharp service."
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Be sure to make a trip to the rooftop bar with splendid lake views.
Tablet "West Lake has been inspiring poets, painters, and emperors for over a thousand years, and the corner of Westlake Avenue and Nanshan Road puts the Sofitel as close to it as any hotel in..." Full review
Frommer's "Sofitel Hangzhou Westlake is located near the Central Business District and Xihutiandi. It offers 5-star accommodation with free internet access.
The hotel is 3 km from China Silk Museum..." Full review
