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Four Seasons Hangzhou at West LakevsHofang Youth Hostel
Both properties are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Four Seasons Hangzhou at West Lake scores significantly better than Hofang Youth Hostel. Four Seasons Hangzhou at West Lake has a TripExpert Score of 88 with recommendations from 7 reviews like Concierge, Condé Nast Traveler and Fodor's.
Four Seasons Hangzhou at West Lake
Concierge
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler
Forbes Travel Guide
Hideaway Report
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet
No.5 Lingyin Road, Hangzhou 310013
From $368/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- 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 lakeor ask for one of the lakeside units.
"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
"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
"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
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.
95.0
"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
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
Top choice
"More of a resort than a hotel, the fabulous 78-room, two-pool Four Seasons enjoys a seductive position in lush grounds next to West Lake" Full review
Hofang Youth Hostel
Lonely Planet
No.67 Dajing Lane, Hefang Street, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou 310002
From $10/night
- Free Internet
- Restaurant
- Dry Cleaning
- Air Conditioning
- Baggage storage
- Bicycle rental
Top Choice
"Pleasantly tucked away from the noise down a historic alley off Qīnghéfāng Old Street, this hostel has an excellent location and exudes a pleasant and calm ambience." Full review