Zhejiang Xizi Hotel. Wangzhuang is located at the foot of the "Thunder Peak Sunset" mountain, one of the "Ten Scenic Spots of West Lake" in Hangzhou. To the east is the lake, to the south is the famous ancient temple Jingci, and across the lake are famous scenic spots such as "Su Di", "San Tan Yin Yue", and "Liu Lang Wen Ying". You can also overlook the north-south peaks, Baochu Pagoda, and other scenic spots, providing a panoramic view of the lake and mountains. The hotel has convenient transportation and can be reached by multiple public buses (K4, K504). Located under the Lei Feng Pagoda, the Wang Family's Old Garden is a treasure trove of feng shui with a profound history and culture. From the imperial gardens of the Southern Song Dynasty - Pingshan Garden and Cuifang Garden, the famous Qianlong Imperial Garden - Yi Garden, to the Xinhai Revolution Memorial Site - Baiyun An, it embodies a long history and is a representation of profound culture. When Wang Zixin built Wang Zhuang, there were still three historical scenic spots left in the village: the imperial fishing platform used by Emperor Qianlong during his southern tour of West Lake, which used to hold a pole and fish in the pond; Baiyun Nunnery, once the secret stronghold for revolutionaries of the Restoration Society and the Chinese Revolutionary League to overthrow the Qing Dynasty's grand plan, and the Temple for the Elderly under the Moon, which once presided over numerous marriage events for young men and women in Hangzhou, added several rare royal styles, revolutionary flavor, heroic spirit and mysterious flavor to Wang Zhuang.Zhejiang Xizi Hotel. Wangzhuang has received heads of state and has carefully designed various guest rooms. The hotel also has 9 restaurants of various types, offering delicious cuisine amidst the picturesque scenery of lakes and mountains. You can enjoy leisure and leisure. A pot of fragrant tea, two or three intimate friends, filters out urban life for you, staying away from the hustle and bustle of the world, and enjoying a leisurely life.
„If West Lake had a quieter, more poetic side, this hotel is sitting right on it.
The location is the real show-stealer. Set directly by West Lake, you’re greeted with some of Hangzhou’s most beautiful scenery—misty mornings, calm waters, ducks paddling by—without the usual tourist crowds. It’s the kind of place where time slows down whether you want it to or not.
The hotel is made up of six two-storey villas, with Villas 1 and 2 converted from old residential houses, which gives parts of the property a heritage, guesthouse-style charm. There are three dining and leisure spaces:
Yaoyuan Hall – where breakfast is served, with buffet lunch and dinner available at an additional cost (we didn’t try these).
Xizi Hall – home to the Chinese restaurant.
Yi Yuan – a lovely space to appreciate tea in a calm, traditional setting.
Facilities are housed separately at Nan Yuan, which includes an indoor swimming pool (small, standard-sized), a gym, and costume/makeup services—great for those wanting period photography around West Lake.
Now, honesty time—because sugar-coating helps no one.
We were initially assigned a room in Villa 2, where the air-conditioning was completely non-functional. The room was extremely stuffy, and we were told this was “normal” and advised to open the windows, sheers, and curtains. In Hangzhou humidity? That answer didn’t quite land.
After speaking with the villa concierge, we were shown a room in Villa 1, where the air-conditioning worked—but the room itself was noticeably run-down. At that point, we escalated to the lobby manager the next morning, who handled the situation well and upgraded us to Villa 6, the hotel’s newest addition.
And what a difference.
Villa 6 feels like a completely different hotel. Modern, well-maintained, and unmistakably more “hotel” than “guesthouse,” it finally matched the premium expectations set by the location. If you’re staying here, Villa 6 is absolutely the one to request.
Despite the rocky start, the overall experience ended on a high note—especially for the kids. They loved the morning and evening strolls by the lake, feeding ducks, soaking in the scenery, and hopping on the internal buggy to move between points within the property.
The staff deserve a special mention: consistently courteous, warm, and genuinely helpful, even when things didn’t go smoothly at first.
Final verdict:
An incredibly scenic, peaceful West Lake retreat with heartfelt service—but room quality varies greatly by villa. Choose wisely (Villa 6), and you’ll leave with beautiful memories, calm mornings, and a sense that Hangzhou quietly worked its magic on you.”