The Dragon Hotel Hangzhou, HangzhouThe Dragon Hotel Hangzhou in Hangzhou, China has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 64 of 157 hotels we score in Hangzhou. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.6 before correction: Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.5, Agoda 3.3. Rooms from about $144 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Dragon Hotel Hangzhou is a five-star property situated on 40 acres of landscaped gardens in the Xihu district. Located on Shuguang Road near the northern shore of West Lake, the 13-story building serves business, cultural, and leisure travellers. The hotel features high-tech systems and modern interiors alongside traditional elements. On-site facilities include a restaurant, gym, sauna, and conference spaces. Guest rooms provide air conditioning, sitting areas, and various media options. While the service is attentive and the grounds are well-maintained, some guests find the in-room facilities to be dated. The hotel offers a quiet setting despite its proximity to local attractions.What stands out

Large landscaped gardens

On-site gym and sauna

Attentive staff service

High-tech room systems

Watch out for

Some room facilities are dated

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