Hangzhou is well known as a romantic city favored by famous poets and writers throughout history, and the tranquil West Lake has inspired many Chinese folklore and love stories. Today, it is fast developing into a MICE destination with high-speed train service to and from Shanghai, and improved air-links. Hence, it is no wonder that when the Shangri-la Hotel Group first explored opportunities beyond Hong Kong, it was not Shanghai but Hangzhou that the Group chose to set up its first hotel in China. Shangri-la Hangzhou is located on a hillslope just facing the West Lake, lush green parks and historic bridges. This location is ideal because corporate meeting organizers can take advantage of its beautiful setting and convenience to hold themed dinner or team activity, be it in the hotel or outside. While organizing a meeting here, do not forget to plan as part of the program, the “Impression of West Lake” musical by world-renowned director Zhang Yimou and composer Kitaro. This musical extravaganza is a visual treat performed right in the middle of the lake, and the venue is just a stroll away from the hotel.
As in Shangri-la hotels elsewhere, the Hangzhou hotel is well equipped with high-ceiling ballrooms and function rooms of various sizes. The ballrooms and function rooms, with a capacity of up to 180 guests, are mostly housed in the East Wing, while the F&B outlets are located in the West Wing. There is also a separate Auditorium Convention Centre that comprises a 582-seat auditorium (lower level classroom, upper level theatre), a ballroom and other function rooms… all in the style of official Chinese government meeting rooms. However, these being historic buildings that Shangri-la acquired, they inherited some architectural limitations to the interior layout and traffic flow, while the décor comes across as somewhat dated. Comments are closed.
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