While the Lakeside Hotel in Fuzhou may not be my favorite, in our experience, there are not a lot of other options that will appeal to Western travelers. To add insult to injury, we are paying 5-star prices for 3-star quality. The first room we were shown could double as an ashtray. I'm serious. I have never been in a... More

This is an average hotel with smells frequent travelers to China will know. It is not as grand or as nice as other newer properties, and I would not stay here again. It is probably acceptable to many in the community, but for those accustomed to a bit more of a refined experience, the Shang is a better bet. The... More

I took my girlfriend there for a Valentine's Day treat. She is from Fuzhou, and knows the hotel well. She said she always wanted to stay at the hotel since she was a little girl, when it was the only good hotel in town. She did warn me though that the lower floors were being renovated. With this in mind,... More

Have stayed here many times over the years, always on business trips. Three times in 2012 (April, July, October). Like many hotels in China, the star rating isn't an accurate measure. This is an average hotel, not a 5 star hotel. Rooms are clean and reasonable. Restaurants are ok. Fitness center is not good; go running around the lake instead.... More

Recently stayed at the Lakeside Hotel, when visiting our son, who lives in Fuzhou. Very large hotel about 25 years old. Its very clean and the rooms are lovely and large, with every facility included. Lovely large bed, with clean white sheets and comfortable mattress. Had a lovely room with view of the lake. There is a nice little bar... More

The location is superb with great walking or jogging around the lake to see the non-business side of China. Compared to other Fuzhou hotels it is a 5-star rating from me but would rate 4-stars in Ningbo, Hangzhou, Shanghai, etc., so it gets 4. Gym is pretty bare bones. Older style control console by bed and few outlets for plugging... More

Location - Poor Although it is near the lake and a nice view, it is quite far inside and there is problems trying to get a cab to go out from the hotel. There is nothing within 10 mins walk from the hotel Staff / Service - Average Average service. Breakfast - Did not try as I chosed a non... More

At least in our levels, 9, 10 and eleven the rooms had been very clean, the room service did a perfect job. The bed itselves was in perfect condition. Air condition, TV are available. The service personal could have been much more friendly, but remember you are in China. Price had been as described in the internet. Breakfast buffet was... More

I have stayed at the Lakeside numerous times, as it is the hotel my employeee uses, this is thankfully under review, and we are hoping to contract out to te Shangri La. The last time I stayed at the Lakeside, there was no food ledt at the buffet breakfast at 7am just after it had openned some of us couldn't... More