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Four Seasons Hangzhou at West Lake vs Sofitel Hangzhou Westlake

Both Four Seasons Hangzhou at West Lake and Sofitel Hangzhou Westlake are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Four Seasons Hangzhou at West Lake ranks significantly higher than Sofitel Hangzhou Westlake. Four Seasons Hangzhou at West Lake ranks #3 in Hangzhou with recommendations from 7 reviews like Travel + Leisure, Concierge and Fodor's.

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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Sofitel Hangzhou Westlake
Sofitel Hangzhou Westlake
7 / 10
No.333 Xihu Avenue, Hangzhou 310002
From $80 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Fodor's 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 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.