Independent, Hangzhou Hotels

I reserved a cheap room at this Hotel so I had something for when I arrived in Hangzhou then decided I wanted to upgrade to something more fancy. The hotel staff were great to accomodate and took me on a tour of the hotel to look at rooms I may like. Found a beautiful modern room with a downstairs and upstairs bed looking over the city for just a small price more. It was a perfect match for myself and my friend staying with me.

Me and my husband have enjoyed our stay at Yilin Apartments. We have stayed in Loft Apartment. It was spacious, clean and comfortable. The hotel is close to West Lake - about 5 min walk. It has taken some time to find reception - it is located on the 12th floor not on the ground level but overall we are very happy with Yilin Apartments.

I wasn't sure about this Hotel but was pleasantly surprised by how clean and beautiful the Hotel was.

There's lots of character and casual charm in this hostel. I didn't see the dorms, but my private room with en-suite bathroom on the ground floor was all I needed. The gilded wedding sedan-chair in the lounge is unusual décor - good for photos. The food is mostly western-ish and they make a good omelette. Also if you turn right out of the hostel and walk down by the beautiful gardens/stream, you might find a small eating place with some of the best cheap dumplings and noodles I've tasted in China. Ask staff for directions, it's a bit hard to find. The hostel is a very short walk to the West Lake, and also a short walking distance to Leifeng Pagoda and other local sights.

Overall, it is fine. I appreciate that I got the room I asked for: high floor and quiet room. But the window part was still a surprise for me although I did not hope that much. I had to put my curtain on the whole time and could not bear to look. The hotel is small, but the condition is fine. The room is tiny. So I think it is only good for one person. The stuff is friendly, but not very helpful with any information I asked.

We spent three days in Hangzhou at Flower Inn. We booked a "Japanese-style Room". It was the less japanese room I have ever seen in my life. They gave us a very small room on top floor (as hot as an oven) with no elevator. The surroundings were very pretty though, being the Inn inside the woods. Furthermore, the location is not bad at all. It is just ten minutes away from West Lake. The only uncomfortable thing we experienced is that taxis don't know the place (not even showing them the address!) so YOU have to guide them to the hotel. Overall: not bad, ideal if you only spend two or three days in Hangzhou.