The hotel is perfectly located on West Lake, right by the famous lake light fountain display and street stalls. Also in easy reach of commercial shopping area, including international designer brands. The reception and lobby area is vast and beautifully set out with plenty of comfy sofas, plus pastry stall, cafe and bar (behind the antique door). We stayed in a River View Twin Room on 7th floor and had amazing views of the lake. The room was spacious with sofa and table area. The bathroom had a bath, single sink, and plenty of space for toiletries. The smart toilet and shower were each in their own cubicle, making it easy for privacy. The free swimming pool was a nice addition and not busy at all. We even got to use the jacuzzi in the spa as it was empty. Just remember to bring your swimming cap as it's mandatory for the pool!
The highlight is the breakfast buffet....a vast array of stations with western and Eastern dishes, freshly made and plenty of cakes and fruit. Really fantastic quality and taste. As we had upgraded to Club status, we also had access to the 8th floor roof top which is brilliant for more sights of the lake, plus you get arrival snacks and drinks, and nightly happy hour for 2hrs. Do not miss this as it's not just drinks and alcohol - food is also included and it was enough for us as our dinner.
Overall, we couldn't fault anything with this hotel. It was perfect for our 2-night stay for sightseeing Hangzhou.