Mercure Hangzhou West Lake, HangzhouMercure Hangzhou West Lake in Hangzhou, China has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 112 of 157 hotels we score in Hangzhou. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.1 before correction: Booking.com 2.9, Tripadvisor 3.0, Agoda 3.5. Rooms from about $69 a night (cached, not a live quote).Mercure Hangzhou West Lake is a four-star, smoke-free hotel located in the Shangcheng district. It sits near the West Lake scenic area and the Wulin Business Circle, making it suitable for both tourists and business travellers. The rooms feature modern interiors, air conditioning, and soundproofing, with some providing views of the lake or the city. Guests can access an on-site gym, a restaurant serving local cuisine, and a terrace with cafes. While the hotel is well-placed for sightseeing and transport, the TripAdvisor rating is lower than the other guest review scores.What stands out

Close to West Lake

Modern soundproofed rooms

On-site gym and restaurant

Near Wulin Business Circle

Watch out for

Lower TripAdvisor rating

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