Great rooms, impeccable dining and outstanding service is the recipe for a great stay and this hotel has all the marks. Its location may be a little further from the city center but it’s views of the canal are worth it ten times over. A big thank you once again to Don and Mark for making this stay unforgettable!
Kempinski Hotel Hangzhou
Address: No. 66, Lishui Road, Gongshu DistrictAvailability
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A fine business hotel, ideally located in one of the best areas of Hangzhou. The rooms are clean, spacious, and hygienic, offering a luxurious and technologically advanced stay. The food was fantastic, and the executive lounge is incredibly relaxing, featuring a wide variety of food and drinks.
I recently stayed at Kempinski Hotels, and while it certainly reflects a high level of luxury in terms of design, comfort, and overall service, there was a significant issue that impacted my experience. The breakfast offering was not Muslim-friendly. A large portion of the food included pork, and many items appeared to be either prepared with it or cooked using the same pots and pans. This made it extremely difficult to find suitable options. For example, when I requested a vegetable omelet, I noticed it was cooked in the same pan used for pork, which is not acceptable for guests with dietary restrictions. Additionally, even items that are typically considered safe were not handled carefully. Croissants without pork were placed right next to those containing pork. Because of this, I could not confidently choose any bakery items and was limited to plain bread. In a hotel of this standard, I would expect better awareness and accommodation of different dietary and religious needs. Simple measures such as clear labeling, proper separation, and dedicated cooking equipment would make a significant difference. Overall, while the hotel performs well in many areas, the lack of consideration at breakfast is disappointing and should be improved to better serve a diverse range of guests.
We stayed 4 nights in the Kempinski to explore Hangzhou and really liked it. The breakfast and room service are great. We slept very well and enjoyed the view on the canal. The hotel location is perfect. The area is less crowded. You can walk alongside the canal and there are some great restaurants nearby.
Nice rooms and great, very helpful and friendly service, also supporting with booking of tickets. Unfortunately there is no real enforcement of the no-smoking policy. The hallway on our floor often had a strong cigarette smell and sometimes even our room. There should be a fine for not complying with the policy like in other hotels in China and around the world, but it seems like smoking is inofficially accepted in this hotel. Also, breakfast time until 10 is not sufficient, everyday there is people showing up just before 10 and running around the buffet collecting their food giving the breakfast a stressed-out vibe which is not nice for anyone on holidays.
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