Grand Hyatt Hangzhou: Perfect Location, Mediocre Hotel

Grand Hyatt Hangzhou has one of the best locations in the city — right along West Lake, surrounded by shopping, restaurants, and some of Hangzhou’s most iconic sights. But does the hotel experience live up to the location? Hotel Stay Details Hotel: Grand Hyatt Hangzhou Stay Dates: November 2025 Room Type: Standard Room, upgraded to Lake View Price Paid: $150–160 per night Booking Method: Booked directly with World of Hyatt, with Guest of Honor and Club Access Awards added In this video, we review our stay at the Grand Hyatt Hangzhou, including the room, service, breakfast, overall atmosphere, and whether we think it’s worth booking. We also explore more of Hangzhou beyond the hotel, including a hanfu photoshoot experience and an amazing meal at Qiao Cun Restaurant. In this video: 00:00 Intro 00:13 Hotel Location, Facilities, and Atmosphere 00:46 How We Booked and Room Tour 01:58 Real Talk: The Biggest Issue 02:37 Lounge and Dining 05:08 Grand Hyatt vs Park Hyatt Hangzhou 05:24 Final Thoughts: Would We Stay at Grand Hyatt Hangzhou Again? 06:19 Hanfu Photoshoot at West Lake 07:20 Qiao Cun Restaurant (Highly Recommend) More from our China trip: https://youtu.be/m9uaeAFEp3Q?si=tIlBoZgbXFHTh9wp https://youtu.be/10Uz5HNAVcs?si=fTDSTAbDX8iTYzMC https://youtu.be/I_kWBErqVw4?si=8nJlSidmdY4R0Qbt https://youtu.be/9lBwRL7U-DM?si=QPtqjG6KyN32yqAz If you’re planning a trip to Hangzhou or considering staying near West Lake, we hope this review helps you decide whether Grand Hyatt Hangzhou is the right hotel for your trip. Thanks for watching — and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more hotel reviews, airline reviews, food discoveries, and travel guides.