Four Seasons Hangzhou at West LakevsBanyan Tree Hangzhou
Both hotels are praised by writers. Overall, Four Seasons Hangzhou at West Lake ranks significantly better than Banyan Tree Hangzhou. Four Seasons Hangzhou at West Lake comes in at #3 in Hangzhou with praise from 7 reviewers like Forbes Travel Guide, Condé Nast Traveler and Lonely Planet.
Four Seasons Hangzhou at West Lake
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Condé Nast Traveler
Forbes Travel Guide
Hideaway Report
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Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
No.5 Lingyin Road, Hangzhou 310013
From $368/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "Combining contemporary Chinese decor, modern amenities, and superlative service, the Four Seasons Hangzhou at West Lake may be the city's most luxurious retreat." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The 78 guest rooms overlook the historic West Lake and feature hand-painted silk panels and such high-tech touches as plasma TV's." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "A 90-minute bullet train ride from Shanghai, the Four Seasons is enviably situated right on Hangzhou’s West Lake, a spot that has inspired painters and poets for centuries." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"It blends into the landscape with its traditional Jiang Nan architecture — black-tiled-roof, pagoda-style pavilions that look out on a bamboo forest, gardens and lily-strewn ponds." Full review
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And be sure to carve out time for the enormous pool that brings to mind Bali and whose plush loungers beckon you to lay out after a vigorous swim.
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"Stylish resort within a series of pagoda-roofed pavilions on nine private acres of landscaped bamboo forest, willow trees and lotus ponds along West Lake." Full review
Tablet "The Four Seasons blends effortlessly into this environment, with its 17 acres of gardens and waterways and its low-slung traditional pavilions." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"More of a resort than a hotel, the fabulous 78-room, two-swimming pool Four Seasons enjoys a seductive position in lush grounds next to West Lake." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"If there’s one overriding regional trend in luxury hospitality at the moment, it’s the rise of China’s regional cities as a high-end hotel market. Simply put, as impressive as the luxury..." Full review
Frommer's "Steps from the alluring West Lake, the Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake is a 5-star hotel that features views of the forest glades and the traditional gardens from most units. It..." Full review
Banyan Tree Hangzhou
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Star Service Forbes Travel Guide Michelin Guide Frommer's
No.21 Zijinggang Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou 310030
From $465/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Jetsetter "Located in Hangzhou, Banyan Tree Hangzhou is in a provincial park and convenient to Cai Shenmiao and Xixi Wetland Park. This 5-star hotel is within close proximity of Lingyin Temple and..." Full review
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Try the traditional Balinese massage; energizing tai chi is also available three times a week.
Tablet "There’s a lot to see, not least the city’s famously picturesque West Lake, and given the digs you can return to after a day’s touring, there’s never been a better time to visit." Full review
Star Service "Instead of ringing the famed West Lake, it set itself in the heart of Xixi National Wetland Park, giving guests far more space away from the all-too-common crowds." Full review
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Room service operates in tandem with restaurant hours, and Banyan Tree staff have no qualms at handling special requests.
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"One of Hangzhou’s unofficial nicknames is “The Paradise City,” and it’s stunning places like Banyan Tree Hangzhou that give such tags their validity." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"In a sense, Hangzhou is the furthest thing from an undiscovered destination. Marco Polo, not really one to keep a lid on his travel discoveries, declared the city “beyond dispute the..." Full review
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Whichever room you choose, you won’t lack for space, nor for atmosphere.
Frommer's "Like a scene from an Oriental painting, Banyan Tree Hangzhou offers luxurious accommodation within the beautiful Xixi National Wetland Park. A charming library, pampering spa treatments..." Full review
