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Kempinski Hotel Hangzhou
Hangzhou, China · Kempinski · High Luxury
Opened in 2019 as the first five-star hotel in Hangzhou's Grand Canal area, and Kempinski's first property in Zhejiang Province, this 14-storey, 344-room hotel was designed by ACID Singapore with open-plan rooms whose gentle curves and timber floors reflect the bends of the UNESCO-listed waterway 50 metres from the entrance. It holds the largest suite count of any hotel in Hangzhou at 83 suites, including 132 rooms with direct canal views.
- 336 rooms
- Opened 2019
- Neighborhood: Zhejiang
- Rooms from 452 sq ft (42 m²)
- Architect: ACID Singapore
About Kempinski Hotel Hangzhou
- ACID Singapore designed the interiors with curved open-plan guest rooms, timber floors, and sheer hand-painted fabrics embroidered with Tang Dynasty court ladies weaving Hangzhou silk — a textile reference to the city's 2,000-year silk-production history.
- At opening in 2019, it was the first five-star hotel anywhere along the Hangzhou section of the Grand Canal UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the 19th Kempinski in China.
- The hotel has 83 suites — described at opening as the highest suite count of any hotel in Hangzhou — and 132 Grand Canal-view rooms, figures that reflect how deliberately the building was oriented toward the waterway.
- The landmark Gongchen Bridge, an ancient stone arch that served as the ceremonial southern gateway into Hangzhou for imperial-era travellers arriving by canal, stands within walking distance of the hotel entrance.
- Entry-level rooms start at 452 sq ft (42 m²).
History
Kempinski Hotel Hangzhou is the brand’s 5-star property on the southern end of the Grand Canal in Hangzhou, presented by Kempinski as an all-new hotel with 336 rooms and bespoke luxury facilities. The official hotel pages emphasize its location beside the Grand Canal and describe it as offering a “remarkable sense of place,” but they do not state an opening year, architect, or designer. The property highlights signature dining destinations, exceptional meeting spaces, and Kempinski The Spa and Health Club. It is distinctive for pairing European-style service with a canal-side Hangzhou setting and easy access to nearby historic attractions.
Opened in 2019 as the first five-star hotel in Hangzhou's Grand Canal area — and Kempinski's first property in Zhejiang Province — this 14-storey, 344-room hotel was designed by ACID Singapore with open-plan rooms whose gentle curves and timber floors reflect the bends of the UNESCO-listed waterway 50 metres from the entrance.
The setting
Kempinski Hotel Hangzhou occupies a 14-storey tower at 66 Lishui Road in Gongshu District, set within a mixed-use complex alongside the UNESCO-listed Grand Canal — the engineering marvel connecting Beijing to Hangzhou across 2,500 years of imperial commerce. The historic Gongchen Bridge, a stone arch landmark that served as the ceremonial gateway into Hangzhou for northbound travellers in dynastic times, stands within immediate walking distance, flanked by the Xiaohe Historic Street quarter and canal-side museums. The property's 132 Grand Canal-view rooms and design vocabulary inspired by the canal's fluid geometry affirm why this heritage waterfront address was chosen for Kempinski's Hangzhou debut.
Restaurants and bars
- Kitchen@K All Day Dining — Restaurant · International (buffet)
- Frieda Restaurant — Restaurant · European
- Zi Chen Chinese Restaurant — Restaurant · Chinese
- Lobby Lounge — Bar
- Berthold Delikatessen — Café · German delicatessen and European café
Experiences
- Kempinski The Spa and Health Club — Spa and leisure facilities developed specifically for Hangzhou, with a European experience.
- Grand Canal View Room — 42 m² room with canal view for up to 3 guests.
Amenities
- 336 rooms and suites
- Kempinski The Spa and Health Club
- Fitness center
- Meeting and event spaces
- Weddings and events program
- Grand Canal location
- Bespoke luxury facilities
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
Awards
- Zhejiang's Leading Business Hotel 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
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