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Like many luxury brands, the Four Seasons has been aggressively moving into the Chinese market. Their latest expansion is the Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake – located on China’s east coast. Set on the shores of historic West Lake amid willow trees and lotus ponds is an urban hotel in the traditional Jiang Nan style of the region:
West Lake is one of China’s most picturesque setting – an intimate lakeside village, melding centuries of tradition with chic contemporary style. The Four Seasons Hangzhou offers access to business and shopping, but mostly an amazing, tranquil setting that will thrill any traveler. The resort is filled with ponds, streams and lagoons. The hotel offers traditional Four Seasons luxury mixed with Chinese hospitality. You’ll enjoy resort-style recreation, including two swimming pools and a cutting-edge designer spa.
The hotel itself is limited to 78 guest rooms – including five suites – making the Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake a quiet and exclusive destination. The decor blends centuries of Chinese tradition with chic designer style, seamlessly incorporating the latest technology for business and entertainment.
The resort offers a magnificent spa featuring traditional Chinese and Asian therapies designed for beauty and rejuvenation.
The area around the hotel is captivating. The lake is fringed on three sides by mountain peaks, and on one side by the city skyline. Richly green shoreline is dotted with ancient temples, towering pagodas and delicate bridges, creating a perfect picture of China’s historic character.
Don’t miss the extraordinary shopping in nearby Hangzhou, the Xixi Wetland National Park, or the China Silk Museum.
You can expect the very best service from the Four Seasons – and this location is no exception. Come to the Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake if you are looking for the finest in a travel destination.
Alex has written for Vanity Fair, Barrons, Bloomberg and Condé Nast Traveler.