Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.
Viviens Place is close to west lake and the surrounding but rather a drive to the city centre. It is a perfect place to escape the noisy and busy city!! The area is very quite, the house very welcoming (feels like your own living room).
The room was very spacious and very clean
Vivien and her family are fantastic hosts and are available for every question and guide you perfectly through your stay in Hangzhou
I will definitely come back!!
We have very much enjoyed the stay and would definitely come back again! We picked this hotel because the building has a wonderful location between of the West Lake and the Linying Temple, but the stay went way beyond our expectation and added greatly to our time in Hangzhou. The room was very nice and artistically decorated. The host did an amazing job providing us with helpful information, delicious local breakfast, fresh fruits during day, and thoughtful souvenir during the traditional Chinese holiday.
It is a charming and cosy little guesthouse nicely located close to parks and west lake. The small lobby/ breakfast room was relaxing and cool. Sally the host was great. She helped us tremendously with taxi bookings, gave recommendations, helped us with WeChat payments. Overall great stay.
Walking distance to Ding'an road metro station, which is on the same line as Hangzhou and Hangzhou East railway stations, if you plan to travel to other places via high-speed rail (we came from Suzhou and also spent a night in Huangshan). The staff were helpful and gave recommendations for sightseeing. Walking distance to Xihu (West Lake) and Hefang Road which are added bonuses. The room was quiet. I believe you pay for what you get - wasn't the best hotel I have stayed in, but it was cheap and convenient for our 3 night stay.
The property is very very charming and pretty cool. Great location and within walking distance to the subway station. Limited English but very helpful staff. Super comfy blanket.
The guest house host was charming as was the village where it is located. Delicious and copious traditional Chinese breakfast. The whole area is lush and beautiful, a nice contrast from the more urban environment of Hangzhou. Within walking distance of the amazing Buddhist temple and monastery.
The breakfast was very good, the staff made adjustment for us (vegetarians) without issue. The bed and breakfast is located near the west lake, in a part that is a little bit more quiet than the rest of the lake, but still nearby everything there is to visit by bikes. We could choose our room on arrival, we took one with a lovely balcony. We were provided with a small booklet about the city, and our host was able to wash our clothes.
We had an amazing stay! The area is quiet and beautiful, definitely what we were looking for coming from Shanghai. The bed was amazingly comfortable, and so was the bathtub. And Tina is a great host, enjoyed talking to her and other guests! Will definitely come back.
Iga
Young couple
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