1930’s Chaptel

The environment is quiet and nice, clean and sanitary, with some old Shanghai style. The bed is big and comfortable, and I slept well and it was not cold. Fruits were given when I checked in. The only drawback is that the window cannot be opened, the view is not good, and the bathtub leaks a little, but the merchant has prepared a fish tank bag, which is recommended if you want to take a bath. The breakfast is good and attentive, and delicious.

The location is excellent, close to the West Lake and the Lakeside Pedestrian Street. The service is warm, valet parking is provided, and the butler will deliver the luggage to the room. It is in the style of the Republic of China. The room is large and clean. Breakfast is in the cafe on the first floor below the room. The breakfast tastes good and is very Hangzhou. The cafe should be a popular check-in spot. It is crowded and lively, and it is nice to take pictures. There is also a Western antique shop in the yard, and the items inside are very exquisite. There is also a temporary memorial hall of the Republic of Korea in the back to see. I will stay here next time I return.

The check-in experience was very good, and the service was particularly thoughtful. The two gentlemen at the front desk helped to carry the heavy luggage up and down the stairs, which was very considerate. The room has a strong Republican style, and the various items in the room have historical details, from the hand-controlled light switch to the dial telephone on the bedside, which adds a retro fun to the entire check-in experience. The pull-down flush toilet in the bathroom is also very vintage, and there is a wash basin with Le Bain written next to it. In addition, I was surprised to find that the brand of the wash basin is the British bathroom brand Perrin&Rowe, which is full of texture! The hotel is in a great location right by the West Lake. It is very quiet inside at night. It is very pleasant to sit down and have a drink and listen to the rain. There is also a small medieval shop next to it, and the items inside are worth visiting. An interesting check-in experience, looking forward to coming again next time!

In the Republic of China villa by the West Lake, I lived in a suite on the third floor. Although there was no elevator, all the luggage was provided by a housekeeper; the bathroom accessories were all old British brands, and the furniture in the room was all Shanghai-style and Republic of China style, especially the The breakfast is so exquisite and delicious; when you think of Hangzhou, you will think of Relais & Châteaux Lakeside Village.