The 13 Best Luxury Hotels in Hangzhou

A pool all to yourself: At the Banyan Tree Hangzhou, each of the 36 villas has a heated jet pool in its own courtyard, in the middle of the Xixi wetlands. At the Conrad Hangzhou Tonglu on Tianxi Lake, the eleven villas have private pools, and every suite there opens onto a balcony facing the lake.Banyan Tree Hangzhou · LiuxiaIn the open air: The infinity pool of the Muh Shoou Xixi Hotel Hangzhou lies in the shade of old trees and is open in summer. The resort in Tonglu adds an outdoor lake-view pool in the summer months, and the InterContinental Hangzhou Liangzhu complements its indoor pool with a seasonal outdoor one.

Whatever the weather: In the city you can swim all year round. The Conrad Hangzhou has a heated indoor pool with a whirlpool, the Midtown Shangri-La Hangzhou an indoor pool in its Health Club with sauna and steam room. For laps, head to the 25-meter pool on the fifth floor of the Sofitel Hangzhou Yingguan.

Chinese-inspired: At the spa of The Azure Qiantang Hangzhou, treatments revolve around Hangzhou’s “five waters” – river, canal, stream, lake and sea – such as the Enchanting Lotus Facial Therapy or Warm Seashell Bodyworks, with sauna, steam room and whirlpool alongside. CHI, The Spa at the Midtown Shangri-La Hangzhou follows the Chinese philosophy of qi, with acupressure, foot reflexology and facials in private spa suites.The Azure Qiantang Hangzhou · WangjiangSurrounded by greenery: The Seven Villas Hangzhou holds the Relais & Châteaux spa label. Xiaoqing Spa has eight treatment suites, two of them for couples, each with steam bath, rain shower and relaxation area; therapists work with flowers, fruits and plants according to Chinese medicine. At the Banyan Tree Hangzhou, treatments take place in ten pavilions, complemented by an Oriental bath and a yoga studio.

At no extra cost: you pay the same rate as booking direct with the hotel – the suitespot benefits come on top, free of charge.

Between appointments: The city properties among the luxury hotels in Hangzhou have their spas too. The Conrad Hangzhou offers seven treatment rooms plus two for couples, with Valmont and June Jacobs products. By West Lake, the Bali Spa at the Sofitel Hangzhou Westlake massages with herbal oils in the Balinese tradition.

Prices start at 79 € at the Sofitel Hangzhou Westlake by West Lake and go up to 451 € at the Seven Villas Hangzhou. You can stay at the Conrad Hangzhou from 176 € and at The Silk Lakehouse Shangri-La Hangzhou from 409 €; for the Sofitel Hangzhou Yingguan, our travel advisors will quote you the rate on request. The table lists all 13 hotels by location. You’ll find availability and today’s rates in the hotel list below.

Included with every booking: breakfast for two every morning, an upgrade subject to availability and, almost everywhere, early check-in and late check-out subject to availability. At The Silk Lakehouse Shangri-La Hangzhou, the upgrade applies to selected categories, and varying complimentary activities are added instead. At the Banyan Tree Hangzhou, The Azure Qiantang Hangzhou and the Muh Shoou Xixi Hotel Hangzhou, the benefits apply from two nights; at all other hotels, from the first night.

Hotel credit: At most hotels, suitespot adds a 100 US dollar credit; at the Midtown Shangri-La Hangzhou and the Muh Shoou Xixi Hotel Hangzhou, it’s 50 US dollars. At the Silk Lakehouse, the credit does not apply at Gold Silk, the Tea Room or for in-room dining. Instead of a credit, a welcome gift awaits you at the JW Marriott Hangzhou and the Seven Villas Hangzhou.Seven Villas Hangzhou · XihuPoints and status: You earn double Hilton Honors points at both Conrad hotels. Marriott Bonvoy applies at the JW Marriott and The Azure Qiantang, IHG One Rewards at both InterContinental hotels, ALL (Accor) at the two Sofitels and the Banyan Tree, and Shangri-La Golden Circle at the Shangri-La hotels. As suitespot books directly with the hotel, points and status nights are credited. Seven Villas and Muh Shoou are independent.

Hangzhou through the year: A 5-star hotel in Hangzhou is worth it in every season. In spring, the first tea is picked in the hills around Longjing; in summer, lotus blooms on West Lake; and in autumn, the osmanthus trees fill the air with their scent. In winter, the causeways belong to early walkers, and spas and indoor pools come into their own. Book early for Golden Week in early October and for Chinese New Year.

How long to stay: For a 5-star hotel in Hangzhou, plan three nights – one day for West Lake and its causeways, one for the tea villages and Xixi, and one for Liangzhu or Qianjiang New City.