Sofitel Hangzhou Westlake

Good location, very closed to west lake, concierge very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable.

I chose the hotel for the location and views. It is situated on the corner of the West Lake, at walking distance to both upscale and local markets and served by underground stations. The front rooms have large windows with lateral view of the lake promenade (ask for a room on the left wing for more scenic views). This was a last minute work & leisure trip with not much preparation. All the staff was very attentive and helpful but concierge Tim stood out, suggesting and booking tours and entertainment to fit my schedule.

An excellent choice if you're visiting Hangzhou — the hotel's proximity to West Lake is one of its biggest highlights. After dinner, we found ourselves taking long, leisurely walks along the lake, which was absolutely lovely. We had a corner room facing the lake, and the view made it even more special. The rooms were clean, well-maintained, and comfortable throughout our stay. What really stood out was the staff. We arrived late at night and they went out of their way to help us with a charger adapter and extra bottles of water — no fuss at all. This was during the Qingming Festival, so the hotel was very busy, yet every single staff member remained cheerful and genuinely happy to assist. Highly recommend for both leisure and first-time visitors to Hangzhou!