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No.18 Yanggong Causeway, Xihu District, Hangzhou 310007, China
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Xihu State Guesthouse
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San Francisco, California
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103 reviews 103 reviews
34 hotel reviews
Reviews in 45 cities Reviews in 45 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
“Great place to get away from the crowds and congestion”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 26, 2012

I stayed here with my China sales team for a two day meeting. If i didn't need to be back in the states right away, I would have stayed longer to enjoy the property and surrounding area more. I won't repeat a lot of what others have already written, but this is one of the most enjoyable locations I have stayed in my many travels throughout China.

It is rated as a 5 star hotel, but that may be a stretch by other standards. By China (and a lot of Asia) it fits the rating. We stayed in the main building (where registration is) and found it to be convenient and quiet. I had a room on the 2nd floor, looking out back to one of the pond areas. Room are clean, beds comfortable and the amenities are what you would expect in any major hotel.

The hotel property is very large with many walking areas, ponds, tea buildings, and of course the lake itself. From the lake side, where you can also have tea at the tea room, you can catch the sunset on the giant pagoda on the far side of the lake.

The food here is quite good, with a lot of variety. It may be a little more expensive than average meal in other Chinese hotels, but compared to the large western chains, it is a very good value.

Room Tip: It depends on what building you will be in, but ask for one facing the garden or pond. I stayed on...
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  • Stayed June 2012, traveled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Shanghai, China
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29 reviews 29 reviews
27 hotel reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
“Good but not excellent”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 29, 2012

It is interesting that in the past decade each time I visited Hang Zhou I always stayed in this guesthouse. This hotel is very popular because of the fact it used to be the residence of Chairman Mao. The hotel itself is like a beautiful park since it is one part of the famous West Lake. The view is unbeatable! The hotel facilities are good but there is room for improvement in terms of services. Staffs are all very polite but lack of the sense of servicing the guests, which is quite common in China. There are not too much choices for breakfast buffet, since this hotel is not run by any international hotel management group.

  • Stayed May 2012, traveled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Vestal New York
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83 reviews 83 reviews
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39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
“A gem with beautiful gardens and peaceful”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

Stayed in the main building above the registration area with a view overlooking the water and the beautiful gardens. 5-star very modern room, with fresh fruit added every day. Very peaceful, no crowds and paths up the hill with good views for an easy walk to Mao's study. Breakfast is very good and wide variety of chinese and western food. Plenty of excellent restaurants just outside the grounds. Would stay here again, because of the peace and quiet with the beautiful grounds.
But beware extras are not low cost - a cup of expresso was around $9 mid afternoon. So drink you coffee with your meal (it is included in the price). Room was over $200, so not low cost but well worth the cost.

Room Tip: I liked the room in the main building, but make sure it faces forward and is not behind the entrance...
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  • Stayed April 2012, traveled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Chicago, Illinois
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15 reviews 15 reviews
8 hotel reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“prestigious feeling”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

Like a hidden gem, away from the crowd. Very professional staff and pretty good food, although kinda pricy. Unfornately there was a high level foreign visit event, so building no. 1 was closed to other guests. Will stay here again, hopefully soon.

Room Tip: Try to ask for 2nd floor. The room can be very moist due to the closeness to the lake.
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  • Stayed April 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Belgium
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26 reviews 26 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“Old-style Communist luxury experience”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 30, 2011

Right at the Westlake, the Xihu State Guesthouse is perfectly located in Hangzhou.
In a huge park at the borders of the lake we found lots of tranquility and original old-style luxury ... a real retreat from the crowded and noisy city center.
Although the 5 star luxury in the hotel is not at the latest Western level, the hotel breads original communist luxury with all services we required.
We tried the hotel breakfast and lunch. Although quite expensive to Chinese standards, the food quality was also above standards, with an extensive choice in cold and hot dishes, desserts & fruits and showcooking.
Throughly it was an awesome experience in to real Chinese style luxury!

  • Stayed December 2010, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Address: No.18 Yanggong Causeway, Xihu District, Hangzhou 310007, China
Region: China > Zhejiang > Hangzhou
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