One of the Middle Kingdom’s seven ancient capitals and an erstwhile Silk Road hub, Hangzhou now seems intent on hurtling toward the future. Home to Alibaba and AI juggernaut DeepSeek, the city has earned a reputation as China’s Silicon Valley. The Silk Lakehouse, however, embraces the past. The lakeside retreat is the first property in Shangri-La Signatures, a new collection from the luxury hotel chain focused on residence-style stays shaped by local culture and heritage. Set along the shore of
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- Address
- Xihu Scenic Interest Area, 78 Beishan St, Xihu, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, 310058
- Phone
- +86 571 8797 7951
- Website
- shangri-la.com
- Directions
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One of the Middle Kingdom’s seven ancient capitals and an erstwhile Silk Road hub, Hangzhou now seems intent on hurtling toward the future. Home to Alibaba and AI juggernaut DeepSeek, the city has earned a reputation as China’s Silicon Valley. The Silk Lakehouse, however, embraces the past. The lakeside retreat is the first property in Shangri-La Signatures, a new collection from the luxury hotel chain focused on residence-style stays shaped by local culture and heritage. Set along the shore of
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Michelin Guide New Hotels New Hotel
Michelin Guide New Hotels
Prix Versailles World Selection
Prix Versailles
TIME 2026 TIME World's Greatest Places
TIME
Michelin Selected
Michelin
At a Glance
- Romantic
- Scenic
- Intimate
- Elegant
- Sophisticated
- Well Known
- Honeymoon
- Romantic Getaway
- Weekend Escape
- Anniversary
- Wellness Retreat
- Celebration
- Waterfront
- Garden
- Historic Building
- Design Destination
- Panoramic View
- Destination Spa
- Wi Fi
- Pool
- Fitness Center
- Concierge
- Business Center
- Room Service
- Waterfront
- Garden
- Mountain
- Skyline
- Wi Fi
- Pool
- Fitness Center
- Concierge
- Business Center
- Room Service
Intimate, residence-style luxury retreat with tranquil, feminine interiors, maximalist florals and pastel hues, birdsong-filled gardens, and a calm, personal atmosphere that feels like visiting a Jiangnan silk merchant’s mansion overlooking West Lake.