Sofitel Hangzhou WestlakevsBanyan Tree Hangzhou
Sofitel Hangzhou Westlake and Banyan Tree Hangzhou are both highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Banyan Tree Hangzhou scores significantly better than Sofitel Hangzhou Westlake. Banyan Tree Hangzhou is ranked #6 in Hangzhou with endorsements from 2 reviewers including Forbes Travel Guide, Jetsetter.
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
Banyan Tree Hangzhou
Jetsetter Tablet
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
