1/5

Each hotel image sequence, including the selection and arrangement of its images, © 2026 PressBeyond. All rights reserved

PressBeyond Logo

Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake

Hangzhou, China • West Lake • SPLURGE

avg. $543 / night

Includes $29 / night in cash back

Cash back is redeemable via Virtual Visa, Venmo, or bank transfer starting 24-48 hours after check-out

Exclusive PressBeyond Benefits

Get to where you see yourself

Ultra-clean, global, hand-picked hotel curation & imagery designed to help you visualize enticing environments and the elevated social experiences they create

Cash back

5% cash back on all completed stays (redeemable via Virtual Visa, Venmo, or bank transfer starting 24-48 hours after check-out)

Credit card points

Credit and debit card charges are processed directly by the hotel (i.e. not PressBeyond), meaning that any travel-specific credit card points or incentives that you normally get as a cardholder for direct hotel bookings are preserved

Hotel loyalty points

Points accrual and status eligibility with major hotel loyalty programs: Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors, World of Hyatt, and others

Free breakfast

Breakfast-included rate options available

Room upgrades

Complimentary room upgrades (subject to property availability)

Extend your stay

Early check-in and late check-out (subject to property availability)

Location

Loading map...

At a glance

Four Seasons on West Lake's protected edge, designed as imperial garden pavilions with hand-embroidered interiors.

Best for: Architecture enthusiasts and collectors of imperial garden design

Highlights:

  • Grey-tiled pavilions mirroring Song Dynasty garden vocabulary
  • 78 rooms with hand-embroidered silk panels and latticed screens
  • Lakeside location on West Lake's protected southern edge
Imperial-serenecomposed

PB hotel design editorial

At the southern edge of West Lake — a body of water so culturally freighted that the Song Dynasty poet Su Dongpo reshaped its causeways, and emperors built palaces along its banks for a thousand years — a low-slung compound of grey-tiled pavilions was completed in 2010 to house the Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou. The architecture, conceived to sit within a protected landscape of extraordinary sensitivity, draws on the vocabulary of imperial Chinese garden design: upturned roof ridges in the northern palace style, white marble balustrades stepping to the water's edge, and a central pavilion whose reflection in the still lake at dusk produces an image so composed it might have been planned by a landscape painter rather than an engineer. Conceived across 78 rooms and villas arranged around a network of ponds and gardens, the interiors balance warmth against formality. Guest rooms are finished in panels of warm-toned timber, latticed screens filtering garden views, with hand-embroidered silk panels above the beds depicting blossoming branches in the chinoiserie tradition. The Chinese restaurant draws its energy from lacquered red columns, exposed timber roof trusses, and brick flooring — a palette closer to a Ming-era teahouse than contemporary hotel dining. The indoor pool, lined in deep teal mosaic beneath coffered ceilings of pierced metalwork, borrows from bathhouse architecture while maintaining its own contemporary precision. Throughout, the property holds the tension between historical reverence and modern comfort without resolving it in either direction.

Travel notes

No travel notes provided yet.

About

In China’s most picturesque setting, Four Seasons reveals an intimate lakeside village, melding centuries of tradition with chic contemporary style. Convenient to business and shopping, discover a tranquil enclave, woven with ponds, streams and lagoons. Experience the gentle spirit of Chinese hospitality in exclusive private dining rooms and resort-style recreation, including two swimming pools and a cutting-edge designer spa. Deftly sophisticated Four Seasons care instills confidence and delight.

Amenities

Business center

Fitness center

Room service

Restaurant

Suites

Internet

Kids Activities

Free Parking

Wheelchair Access

Bar/Lounge

Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake Reviews

841 reviews

"One of the most amazing hotel I stayed at. Was stopping by for one night before heading to Shanghai. The staff here really are attentive and helpful. Great breakfast buffet that’s offer extensive options. They also offered a complementary photo shoot with three photos free of charge. They did an amazing job and were very professional . They’re called the 上惊鸿旅拍. Really made the stay extra memorable. Don’t forget to visit the rooftop bar."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 25, 2026

"Room was kept well and the architecture was beautiful. Service was excellent"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 04, 2026

"We had a lovely 4 nights stay at the Four Seasons Hangzhou. The property itself is beautiful, especially the garden, which is peaceful and well maintained. That said, the rooms, pool, and gym feel like they are due for an update. On our first day checking in, there were mosquitoes in the room, and we had to request mosquito repellent, which the staff kindly provided. What truly made the stay enjoyable was the service. The staff were consistently super helpful and kind throughout our visit. The reception team was attentive and supportive whenever we needed assistance. A special mention goes to Sarah at the kids’ club—she was excellent. Our children went to the kids’ club every day and always came back talking about how much they enjoyed their time with her. She really made a difference in our stay. During the daytime, there was also a lovely cultural touch, with a lady playing traditional Chinese music daily. In addition, the hotel offers activities such as Chinese calligraphy and tea ceremony demonstrations, which were very interesting and well presented to guests. Overall, while some facilities could use upgrading, the beautiful surroundings, cultural experiences, and outstanding staff made our stay very memorable."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jun 25, 2026

"I stayed here in early June and I have to say this is the greatest Four Seasons Hotel experience I have. I have stayed in multiple Four Seasons Hotel and they have good services, but this hotel has the best services out of all of them. I was stuck in my connection flight due to typhoon but they are very responsive on the Four Seasons app when I contact them. The staff Navy Zhu is absolutely amazing and I’m glad he is often at the front desk. His staff LuLu (I think that’s her name) is extremely knowledgeable about things you need and places you want to go. The breakfast buffet staff Cathy is incredibly friendly and welcoming. The staff are meticulous, and the hotel is about tranquility. You ought to stay here even though the price is much more than the other Four Seasons in the city."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jun 14, 2026

"The service is impeccable. Thank you for a very pleasant experience."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jun 10, 2026

Guest photos

Guest photo
Guest photo
Guest photo
Guest photo
Guest photo

+31

Reviews and certain descriptive content powered by