Mercure Hangzhou West Lake is our mid-range pick, offering a comfortable, modern room at a fair price on the city side of the lake. It stands at No 3 Zhonghe North Road in Xiacheng district, connected to a shopping centre, with restaurants a minute or two on foot. The lake is about eighteen minutes away on foot, so this is a good-value base if you are happy to take a short ride or a walk to the main sights. Guests on review sites describe clean, quiet rooms and good soundproofing.
Location and getting around
The lake is about eighteen minutes on foot, the Wushan night market about fourteen, and Wan’an Bridge metro station about twelve. Hangzhou Railway Station is roughly an eleven-minute drive and the airport about thirty-five minutes. A well-known hotpot restaurant is a minute’s walk away, with fast food and a coffee shop within a few minutes. The area is a modern urban district rather than a scenic one, so expect shops and offices rather than lake views.
Rooms
The hotel has 292 rooms with air conditioning, rainfall showers, kettles, safes and free in-room Wi-Fi, and free infant beds are available. Reviewers describe the rooms as modern, clean and quiet. Higher floors usually give better views and less street noise.
Who it suits
Couples and solo travellers who want a comfortable base at a fair price, and anyone who values a short taxi ride to the lake over a lakeside rate. It is less convenient for families wanting a pool, because there is none.
Good to know
There is a gym, a restaurant and a bar, though guests have reported the gym being closed for refurbishment, so ask before you rely on it. Buffet breakfast is available for a fee, with customised options, and some guests find the Western choice limited. Parking is available for a small daily fee, with limited spaces, so reserve ahead if you are driving. Check-in is from noon and check-out is at noon. Pets are not allowed and the hotel is non-smoking.
Why stay here
- ✓Gym (confirm availability)
- ✓Restaurant and bar
- ✓Buffet breakfast
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Air conditioning and safes
- ✓Free infant beds
- ✓Parking for a small fee
- ✓Non-smoking rooms
Good questions
How far is Mercure Hangzhou West Lake from the lake?+
The lake is about an eighteen-minute walk, and a taxi takes only a few minutes. Wan’an Bridge metro station is about twelve minutes on foot.
Is there a pool?+
No, the hotel has a gym, a restaurant and a bar but no pool. Ask about gym availability before you rely on it.
Is breakfast included?+
Buffet breakfast is available for a fee unless your rate includes it. Parking is also charged at a small daily rate.
