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Four Seasons Hangzhou at West Lake vs Hangzhou International Youth Hostel

Both Four Seasons Hangzhou at West Lake and Hangzhou International Youth Hostel are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Four Seasons Hangzhou at West Lake ranks significantly higher than Hangzhou International Youth Hostel. Four Seasons Hangzhou at West Lake scores 88 with approval from 7 reviewers like Concierge, Fodor's and Forbes Travel Guide.

Four Seasons Hangzhou at West Lake
Four Seasons Hangzhou at West Lake
9 / 10
No.5 Lingyin Road, Hangzhou 310013
From $368 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Concierge Concierge
"From the editors of 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..."
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Which room to book: No. 206 has a lovely view of the gardens and lake—or ask for one of the lakeside units.
Fodor's 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 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 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 Forbes Travel Guide
5 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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Hangzhou International Youth Hostel
Hangzhou International Youth Hostel
7 / 10
No.101-3&101-11 Nanshan Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou 310002
From $0 /night
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Laundy Room
  • Restaurant
  • Safe
  • Express check-in / check-out
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"With its handy lakeside location, this friendly hostel is often booked out... It offers ticket booking, internet access, and rents bikes and camping gear." Full review
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Reserve well ahead.