Stay in the Song Dynasty charm secret realm by West Lake! This hotel makes me never want to leave
by ARIA KELLER
Oct 2, 2025
Who would have thought! I discovered a "hidden paradise" by West Lake, with mountain views right outside the window, poetic scenery as soon as you step out, even the air feels gentler~
🏡【Location Perfection】
- Hidden halfway up Manjuelong Hill, a 3-minute walk to Prince Bay Park, 10 minutes straight to Leifeng Pagoda
- Surrounded by tea gardens, with the fragrance of osmanthus rain, morning bird songs more healing than an alarm clock
- 15 minutes by taxi to downtown, a perfect quiet spot amidst the bustle
🖼️【Song Dynasty Aesthetic Overload】
- White walls and black tiles paired with a dry landscape garden, as if stepping into a Southern Song ink painting
- Whole house floor heating + smart bathroom, amenities are LE LABO sandalwood series, even the rinsing cups are handmade tinware
- 270° panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows frame the mountain view like a giant screen, BOSE speakers play soft music, atmosphere fully enhanced
💎【Detail Lovers’ Delight】
- Upon check-in, complimentary Tiger Spring water and welcome tea gift, minibar drinks and snacks all free
- Nightly turndown includes mugwort foot bath pack, handwritten goodnight card + warm milk
- Upon checkout, a white porcelain covered bowl souvenir gift, printed check-in photos made into a photo frame, very thoughtful
🍵【Taste of Jiangnan】
- Breakfast features freshly made yellow croaker noodles that will amaze you, preserved vegetable biscuit with fried dough sticks is a hidden menu item
- Afternoon tea with Longjing tea jelly paired with hawthorn cake, sitting in the courtyard watching maple leaves fall is super healing
- Late-night snack of fermented glutinous rice balls sweetened with osmanthus honey, warms you up for a cozy sleep
📸【Photo Tips】
- The hollow brick wall in the first-floor tea room creates amazing light and shadow, soft natural filter from 3 to 4 pm
- Second-floor terrace offers panoramic courtyard shots, wearing Hanfu feels like traveling back to ancient times
- Third-floor corridor captures side profiles with mountain views, even your hair shines!
Guests who stayed say:
“The butler is more caring than family, even brought me loquat syrup when I coughed”
“The room soundproofing is excellent, at night you only hear the rustling leaves”
“Regret only staying two nights, next time I want to stay in all 17 rooms!”
Book now with a package including double cycling + full meal, and you can get the poetic life by West Lake~
Post by ARIA KELLER | Oct 2, 2025











