We stayed only 1 night we had booked a non smoking room but on arrival we were given a room that was defiantly not non smoking we were told we could change rooms but we would have to pay an extra £50.00 I did not want to do this as I thought the amount we had paid was more than... More

It was the most peaceful place on our trip to China. We stayed at this location for two nights. The rooms were pretty simple but the location was great if you want to get away from the hordes of people in China. We had two excellent nights of sleep because you could not hear anything. No construction sounds. No honking... More

We stayed 1 night in this state run historical hotel - which used to be the private club for senior PRC officials, and prior to that - the private residence of a wealthy 'Liu' family. The compound is large and beautiful, there are great walks by the West Lake. The hotel is housed in separate 1 storey buildings, and the... More

I like to celebrate my birthday with a trip to the West Lake. This is my fifth visit to Hangzhou, but only the first to the State Guesthouse on West Lake (Xihu). I'd spotted it from the Su causeway on the west side of the lake on previous visits and it had always intrigued me - specially with the mixed... More

This was my second trip to this State Guset House and they have made significant improvements in customer service. The setting is nothing short of sublime. Nestled on the lake in what can only be described as a botanical garden it is tranquility personified. No wonder Chinese premiers have frequesntly taken tea at the lakeside Tea Houses. If I was... More

We have stayed in many fine hotels but the gardens and setting of the hotel on the lake are unique in our experience; spectacular and worth a visit on their own, except that the gates to the property are guarded by the People's Army and only guests may enter. Once inside there were no soldiers and only quiet and beauty.... More

This is a unique hotel set in an ideal location. It's difficult to explain the place, but I'll give it a go... When we approached the hotel in our taxi we were struck firstly by the absence of any sign marking we were entering a hotel. Instead we were met by armed police and an extremely smart man in a... More

We were completely overwhelmed by this hotel. Set in 360,000 square metres of beautifully landscaped gardens, and facing the West Lake, it is something quite out of the ordinary. Chairman Mao studied at this location, and we could see why! Accommodation is in a number of large "villas", but on arrival at reception, you are taken to your villa in... More

We stayed in the Xihu State Guesthouse for 2 nights in October 2005. It was a beautiful location with wonderful grounds and views of the lake. The room was large and nicely furnished, we had room service deliver breakfast (American style with eggs) one morning and it was prompt, courteous and very good. The staff was very pleasant and professional,... More