Located in Hangzhou's bustling city centre, 500 metres from the West Lake, this appealing, European-style hotel offers an ideal base for both business and leisure travel. Guests will find a great variety of shops, restaurants and entertainment options nearby. The hotel's comfortable guest rooms are richly decorated with dark woods, sleek furnishings and plump beds with crisp, white linens. Some rooms come with large windows and wonderful lake views, while those seeking absolute peace and quiet might choose a windowless room. Guests can sample exquisite local dishes in the in-house restaurant or sip a rich coffee and select meals from the buffet in the Mediterranean coffee shop. Business travellers might make use of the three meeting halls to organize conferences and workshops or of up to 40 attendees, and everyone can enjoy a workout in the fitness centre, all for a productive business trip or exciting sightseeing holiday.