Located on a small but busy street adjacent to the lake, this hotel provides spare, spotless rooms. Ask for a room in the back to avoid the noise of tourist traffic. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This sprawling megaplaza dominates the eastern lakeshore. In addition to international standard rooms, the hotel offers 5-star luxuries like a swimming pool, sauna and health club. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Affiliated with the China Academy of Art next door, this small guesthouse offers sparsely furnished rooms. The location is terrific, but don't expect the facilities (free bottled water, HBO) that come with other hotels in this price range. Paintings done by art students hang on t… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This hotel was one of the first in Hángzhou to accept foreigners and is still popular. Rooms are overpriced but in a great location right on the lakefront. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Situated on the northern shore of the lake and surrounded by forest, this hotel wins for the most picturesque location. Rooms, however, are ordinary, with the plastic décor found in most major hotel chains. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Good value and in a great location, this hotel has rooms that equal the Sheraton, for much less money. Room choices include the fancily named 'Rivulet Hall', 'Sapphire Hall', or even the 'Olympus Palace'. Price includes breakfast. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

A favourite of business travellers, this hotel offers modern, quiet rooms and is about a 10 minutes' walk to the lake. Rooms are often discounted by as much as 50%. Full Lonely Planet Review ›