Domestic luxury hotel brands are rising, will they affect international chains?
In the context of the large number of hotels in Hangzhou, local luxury hotel brands have witnessed the pursuit of quality of life by the people of Zhejiang and have created many luxurious high-end brands that are well-known to the public. This time, I recommend a good resort in Hangzhou, Xianghu Free Manor, jointly designed by GOA Elephant Design and MOD Ink Design Office, inspired by the lake and mountains and Xianghu culture. The hotel is located in the Xianghu National Tourism Resort.
The entire resort area includes various recreational facilities, making it easy to get into vacation mode. The hotel covers a large area, including villas, and from a high vantage point, the hotel is situated in a valley with a very open view.
The hotel's central area is the drop-off area at the lobby, where every guest arriving at the hotel stops to take photos and check in.
The lobby design is very impressive and eye-catching. Upon arriving at the hotel, the first impression is that the lobby is beautiful, with an open view, and the front desk is very skilled, providing meticulous and thoughtful service to guests.
The design of the public areas and the hardware facilities all reach the level of a luxury hotel, and the hotel's tone is more suitable for young people, with lively and vivid design.
The corridor area on each floor makes good use of Jiangnan characteristics. I stayed in a 120-square-meter Flowing Rhythm one-bedroom suite, the welcome fruit was very good, the room was comfortable, and the sense of space was large.
The biggest advantage of this suite is the 270-degree unobstructed lake view, and the balcony area is estimated to be 25 square meters.
The bathroom has double sinks, and both the living room and bedroom are equipped with smart toilets, with bath products from the same brand as Indigo, Shanghai Tang Yulong Fragrance.
The bedroom headboard is equipped with JBL speakers, which also have wireless charging functions, and the living room TV is equipped with BOSE Bluetooth speakers, the bedding is comfortable and soft.
The minibar is free on the first night, with Lulu almond milk and Wangzai milk, highly praised.
In addition to the Flowing Rhythm one-bedroom suite, I highly recommend the Yun Jin Lake View room type, which is 50 square meters, with a small balcony, a very comfortable sense of space, and is super suitable for couples in love.
In terms of design, it takes good care of beauty-loving customers, with a dedicated dressing table, and the bathtub in this room type is also my personal favorite, a large round bathtub.
As a resort hotel, the hotel has three swimming pools, both indoor and outdoor, with a separate children's pool for kids, taking care of different customer groups in all aspects. The gym design is more like a multimedia social space, next to the children's club.
Don't miss the hotel's signature Western restaurant, which is very good. The bread before the meal shows the chef's level, and every dish is excellent, performing beyond expectations. Whether it's the bread before the meal, vegetable salad, steak, or dessert, all are selected products. Staying at this hotel, you can skip their Chinese food, but you must try the Western food.
Breakfast is in the lobby on the first floor, with not many varieties, but all the basics are there, and most importantly, they provide freshly squeezed juice.
The overall stay experience is relatively stable in all aspects. It is recommended to make the guest service more detailed. As a resort hotel, there is no turndown service, which is a flaw in the experience. Providing turndown service or preparing a small turndown gift with Hangzhou characteristics for guests would meet the current guests' expectations and anticipation for new hotels and luxury hotels.
In the evening, you can watch a large-scale lake view performance show near the hotel, Xianghu Elegance, directed by Sha Xiaolan, the chief director of the opening and closing ceremonies of the Hangzhou Asian Games. The viewing experience is very shocking, highly recommended, a must-see program.