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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
Forbes Travel Guide
Mr & Mrs Smith
Hideaway Report
No.22 Fayun Alley, Xihujiedao, Xihufengjingmingshen District, Hangzhou 310013
From $635/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"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
"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
"Amanresorts has successfully transformed a hidden Tang Dynasty-era village into a luxurious 42-room outpost set in the beautiful Zhejiang province. Surrounded by forests, tea fields,..." Full review
"Surrounded by tea fields, forests, and romantic courtyards, Amanfuyan tastefully re-creates the feel of a traditional Chinese village." Full review
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
"Bed down between tea-fields and temples at Amanfayun, a restored village in a culturally-rich region." Full review
96.0
"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
Sofitel Hangzhou Westlake
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
No.333 Xihu Avenue, Hangzhou 310002
From $80/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
"A stone's throw from West Lake, this high-end hotel sits in a lively neighborhood of restaurants, bars, and shops." Full review
"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.