Hotels in Xihu

Hotel Introduction Description
The Amanfayun (Hangzhou Fayun Anman) lies hidden in a valley to the west of West Lake. The 20-minute drive from the center of Hangzhou takes one along densely wooded bamboo and tree-lined avenues, past the botanical gardens and inner waterways of West Lake, to the temples and village of Tianzhu.

The resort and its surrounding tea fields lie just beyond Tianzhu, below North Peak and adjacent to Lingyin and Yongfu Temples, occupying an area of 14 hectares. Access to Amanfayun's Reception House is via a narrow roadway that is bordered by thick forest and groves of bamboo.

Housed in a complex of buildings, some of which have a 100 year history, all rooms are unique and feature underfloor heating, air conditioning and Internet plus domestic and international direct-dial phones, umbrellas, hairdryers, safes, coffee/tea makers, mini bars and refrigerators. Ipod/iPhone docks and televisions are available on request. Furniture is inpired by classic China and given an updated twist. Most accommodation units are open to private or semi-private courtyards with informal outdoor dining and lounging areas.


The Restaurant is tucked away behind a grove of evergreens and offers picturesque views. This is the only outlet which serves Western cuisine. The menu features a number of classic international dishes, in essence offering guests finely-crafted comfort food. The Restaurant also houses the Bar which is suitable for informal dining throughout the day as well as pre- or post-dinner drinks.

The Amanfayun's Aman Spa consists of five separate buildings surrounded by bamboo groves, tea bushes and Magnolia trees. The Spa offers eight treatment rooms, a reflexology room, a fitness centre, a room dedicated to tai chi, yoga and meditation, and a Finishing Salon. Massage and body treatments draw from traditional Chinese massage and reflexology, as well as from ancient Asian healing therapies. The Finishing Salon provides hair spa treatments, manicures, pedic

Hotel Introduction Description
West Lake State Guesthouse in Hangzhou is the official designated hotel where the Chinese state leaders met and hosted state dinners with foreign heads of states during the G20 Hangzhou Summit and the BRICS Leaders Meeting.
The hotel is located at the heart of the West Lake Scenic Area and is therefore known as “the West Lake within the West Lake”. Nestled between the mountain and the lake, it covers an area of 360,000 m2 and a lake shoreline of over 2000 meters. All the famous tourist attractions of Hangzhou are within 30 minutes’ drive of the hotel. Staying here, guests can enjoy a close-up view of “Spring Dawn at Su Causeway” and a distant view of “Leifeng Pagoda in Evening Glow”, or walk for a few minutes to “Huagang Fish Pond” or “Quyuan Lotus Garden”.
Chairman Mao Zedong drafted the first Constitution of the People’s Republic of China here. He stayed in the hotel for a grand total 27 times, giving this place special historic significance. Prominent foreign political figures and celebrities including former US President Richard Nixon and former South African President Nelson Mandela have both stayed here. The hotel has witnessed important historic events. For example, the octagonal pavilion here was where the China-US Joint Communiqué was initialed.
The hotel is elegant in style. Rooms are luxurious yet cozy with great views. The hotel is also known for hosting state dinners. For successive years Ziwei Hall has been ranked among the Top 50 Chinese Restaurants. There are sophisticated meeting facilities, yachts, concert hall, cinema, SPA as well as teahouses with distinctive local flavor. This is the perfect place to get a unique experience featuring a leisurely lifestyle at one of the world’s cultural heritage sites.