Struck gold in Hangzhou's heart! Staying at the Four Seasons in the clouds is truly a blessing

Who would've thought! Hidden in downtown Hangzhou lies this divine hotel – floor-to-ceiling windows frame the bustling Wulin Square outside, yet turning around immerses you in the refined elegance of Jiangnan. This contrast completely won me over!

The Longjing tea jelly offered at check-in was so refreshingly sweet, it felt like holding West Lake's spring in my mouth. The celadon tea set in the room was absolutely perfect – brewing my own Shifeng Longjing tea while watching the street view from the bay window, I almost felt like a young lady from a Republic-era novel, lol!

The biggest surprise was the bathroom! A circular bathtub embedded in marble countertops, with floor-to-ceiling windows facing the city night view that can be frosted for privacy. Soaking while watching thousands of city lights come on turned even skincare into pure luxury. The walk-in closet is so spacious you could host a fashion show, and I was instantly won over by details like the ironing board and aroma diffuser before even fully unpacking!

For dinner, I chose the Chinese restaurant – the Longjing tea-infused shrimp was so fresh it could make your eyebrows fall off! The waiter mentioned the tea leaves are delivered fresh daily from Meijiawu. After dinner, I visited the 38th-floor bar for their signature "Qiantang Tide" cocktail featuring osmanthus jelly – one sip and I could taste all of Hangzhou's autumn!

Must-try at next morning's breakfast: Pian Er Chuan noodles! The auntie hand-pulls the noodles topped with preserved vegetables and bamboo shoots. Eating them with the morning light streaming through the windows offered more refinement than street-side shops but kept all the authentic flavor.

Only at checkout did I notice – even the elevator lobby displays lotus flowers in celadon vases, and the corridor fragrance blends Longjing tea with osmanthus. True luxury, it turns out, is hiding a city's essence in every detail~

Post by Samuel~Lee-Michael | Jul 21, 2025