Name: Sofitel Hangzhou Westlake
Address: Hangzhou, CN
Price range: From $154

Sofitel Hangzhou Westlake, HangzhouSofitel Hangzhou Westlake in Hangzhou, China has a corrected score of 3.7 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 58 of 157 hotels we score in Hangzhou. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.9 before correction: Booking.com 3.5, Tripadvisor 4.3. Rooms from about $154 a night (cached, not a live quote).Sofitel Hangzhou Westlake is a five-star hotel situated in central Hangzhou near West Lake. It sits within walking distance of Hubin Yintai and Metro Line 1. The property contains 231 rooms and provides access to an indoor heated swimming pool, a spa, and a sauna. Guests can choose between French and Chinese dining at the two on-site restaurants. The hotel includes an executive lounge with views and offers free parking and Wi-Fi. It suits travellers seeking proximity to local landmarks and transport links. While the service is attentive and the breakfast is extensive, some guest rooms show signs of age.What stands out

Close to West Lake

Heated indoor pool

French and Chinese dining

Free parking included

Watch out for

Some rooms are dated

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