This time I came to Hangzhou to visit West Lake, I specifically chose Merchant Marco Hotel Hangzhou. After staying for two nights, I finally understand why so many people say it is a cost-effective choice in the lakeside commercial district.
The hotel is at No. 38, Pinghai Road, Shangcheng District. Come out from Exit D, Longxiangqiao Station, Metro Line 1, walk for 5 minutes to the door, drag your suitcase under the shade of wutong trees, and turn two corners to see the familiar European style door head. As a well-established Four Diamond Culture Hotel in Hangzhou, the entrance is immediately attracted by the Marco Polo travel themed decoration in the lobby. The warm yellow lights complement the exquisite European style decoration, and the fatigue of just getting off the high-speed train is instantly dissipated.
When checking in, the front desk lady was very considerate. Upon learning that this was my first time visiting Hangzhou, she specially arranged a lake view room in the high district for me and even gave me a hand drawn map of the West Lake walking route. As soon as I pushed open the door, I was pleasantly surprised. The room was spacious and cozy, with smart toilet seats and disinfection cabinets that exceeded expectations. The bed was just right in softness and hardness, and leaning against the chair by the window, I could catch a glimpse of a corner of West Lake, and even the silhouette of Baochu Pagoda in the distance could be vaguely seen. After closing the door, the sound insulation effect is particularly good, and you can't hear the noise of the commercial district downstairs at all. After wandering around for a day, I fell asleep in bed after a while.
The most unforgettable thing for me is the 18th floor terrace of the hotel. In the evening, I went to check in and the evening breeze wrapped in the water vapor of West Lake blew over. In a 360 degree view, the contours of Broken Bridge, Beishan Street, and West Lake Music Fountain unfolded one after another. The lake and mountain scenery during the day and the city lights at night seamlessly connected here. I casually took photos and posted them on my social media, earning a lot of envy from my friends. The Mediterranean Cafe on the second floor is even more surprising. The variety of breakfast is so rich that it is dazzling. Hangzhou Xiaolongbao, Congbaohuo, and other local snacks are readily available. Western style bread, salad, and freshly ground coffee are all online. The window is facing the street view, so you can have a leisurely breakfast, and even the pace of travel slows down.
The location of the hotel is really convenient. It takes only 10 minutes to walk to the West Lake, and taking a turn downstairs is the Yintai in77 business district. If you want to eat Hangbang cuisine or browse trendy shops, it's only a few steps away. Within a few hundred meters around, there are all time-honored Hangzhou snack bars. After visiting the West Lake at night, you can buy hot steamed scallion buns and small Wonton by turning a corner. The free underground parking lot is also very friendly to friends who come by car, without having to struggle to find a parking space in the lakeside commercial district, saving a lot of trouble.
After staying for two nights, without the fancy gimmicks of internet famous hotels, Merchant Marco Hotel Hangzhou provided guests with the convenience and comfort they needed most for traveling by West Lake. Next time I visit West Lake in Hangzhou, I will definitely make it my first stop.Show more