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Shangri-La Hangzhou
Hangzhou, China · Shangri-La · High Luxury
Shangri-La Hangzhou opened in 1984 as the group's first hotel in mainland China, on 40 acres of hillside gardens on the northern shore of UNESCO-listed West Lake, when an international luxury market here barely existed. During the 2016 G20 Summit, Vladimir Putin stayed in the house and held bilateral meetings with Angela Merkel and Theresa May.
- 198 rooms
- Opened 1984
- Neighborhood: Xihu
- Rooms from 388 sq ft (36 m²)
About Shangri-La Hangzhou
- This was Shangri-La's first hotel in mainland China, opened in 1984 when the group entered a market virtually without international luxury hotels, predating the brand's Beijing and Shanghai properties by years.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin stayed at the hotel during the 2016 G20 Summit in Hangzhou and used it as the venue for bilateral meetings with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and British Prime Minister Theresa May.
- The hotel's East Wing occupied the site of the historic Xiling Hotel (est. 1962), a state guesthouse whose 1971 sculpture by Zhou Jinyun was originally commissioned to welcome President Richard Nixon. That sculpture has been preserved and reinterpreted in The Silk Lakehouse, Shangri-La Hangzhou, which opened in May 2025 on the same footprint.
- The 40-acre hillside gardens along UNESCO-listed West Lake contain trees that pre-date the hotel by centuries, sitting within a living cultural landscape shaped by Song dynasty poet-governor Su Dongpo, who built the lake's most famous causeway.
- Entry-level rooms start at 388 sq ft (36 m²).
History
Shangri-La Hangzhou opened in 1984 as the group's first hotel in mainland China, on the site of the historic Xiling Hotel (est. 1962) that hosted dignitaries, overlooking UNESCO-listed West Lake. Last major renovation in 2006; the East Wing was transformed into The Silk Lakehouse in 2025.
The house sits on 40 acres of hillside gardens on the northern shore of West Lake. During the 2016 G20 Summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin stayed here and held bilateral meetings with Angela Merkel and Theresa May.
The setting
Shangri-La Hangzhou commands a landmark position at 78 Beishan Road on the northern shore of UNESCO-listed West Lake, where 40 acres of landscaped hillside gardens cascade toward the lake edge and views of Baoshi Hill frame every terrace. Beishan Road is Hangzhou's most storied lakefront avenue, lined with century-old plane trees and the park enclosing the Yue Fei Mausoleum, placing it within a proven luxury enclave amid a cluster of landmark hotels. The hotel's alignment with the Su Causeway corridor, the Song Dynasty embankment built by poet Su Dongpo, positions guests within a living UNESCO cultural landscape while remaining minutes from the city centre.
Restaurants and bars
- Shang Palace — Restaurant
- Coffee Garden — Café
- The Great Lounge — Bar
- Golden Silk — Restaurant · Seafood
- The Living Room by Alan Yu — Restaurant · Chef Alan Yu
Experiences
- Cycling around the hotel grounds — Rent a bicycle from the hotel concierge to ride along paths across around 40 acres past rockeries and the mirror-like lake.
- Shang Palace dining — Savour celebrated Hangzhou dishes, fine seafood and soup-braised vegetables at Shang Palace.
- Xiling Bridge — The elegant Xiling Bridge evokes scenes from ancient Chinese paintings.
- China National Silk Museum — Pass by the museum, described as the world's largest silk museum, and plan a visit for another day.
- Longjing tea shopping — Buy premium Longjing tea from local plantations as souvenirs.
- Massage after cycling — Skilled therapists ease cycling fatigue in the evening.
Amenities
- CHI Spa
- fitness center/gym
- indoor pool
- 40-acre gardens
- tea ceremonies
- concierge/butler
- kids club services
- bicycle rental
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Hot tub
Awards
- no Forbes 5-Star or Michelin Guide listings found
- Notable mentions in Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice
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