The Nook Hotel Hangzhou, HangzhouThe Nook Hotel Hangzhou in Hangzhou, China has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 41 of 157 hotels we score in Hangzhou. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.9 before correction: Booking.com 3.9, Tripadvisor 4.3, Agoda 3.7. Rooms from about $133 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Nook Hotel Hangzhou is a design hotel with 72 rooms located near Zhejiang University Yuquan Campus and Lingyin Temple. It sits close to West Lake and the Xixi Wetland, making it suitable for travellers exploring local landmarks. The rooms include soundproofing, sitting areas, and tea and coffee making facilities. On-site amenities consist of a fitness centre, a rooftop terrace, a garden, and a playground for children. Guests can access a restaurant with special diet menus, a tennis court, and a casino. While the hotel offers many leisure facilities, the availability of a paid shuttle service means transport to certain areas is not free.What stands out

Near West Lake and local temples

On-site fitness centre and tennis court

Family rooms with tents available

Rooftop terrace and garden access

Watch out for

Shuttle service requires extra payment

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