Hangzhou, ChinaGongshu
Hangzhou Wulin Gda Hotel, Vignette Collection, an IHG Hotel
Textile craft sanctum
Gongshu Hangzhou, China
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Local LuxeOutside the door
The house
IHGTextile craft sanctum
A live brocade weaver works a traditional loom in the lobby, setting a craft-focused tone inside the contemporary tower.
What it’s good at
Notable
Restored contemporary interiors featuring bespoke Hangzhou textile motifs, curated florals, and Bluetooth turntables in every room.
Notable
A live brocade weaver demonstrates traditional Hangzhou silk craftsmanship in the lobby beside regional Zhejiang dining.
Listed
Refined hospitality pairing upscale regional dining at Cai Feng Lou with a tranquil indoor lap pool.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
despite its imposing presence, what you’ll find inside is both vibrantly contemporary and full of local color and culture.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set near bustling Wulin Square and the historic Grand Canal, the hotel sits a short drive from West Lake.
The rooms
Guest rooms pair Hangzhou textile patterns and fresh floral arrangements with modern Bluetooth turntables and tailored ambient lighting.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The indoor pool
Mosaic lanes sit beneath an illuminated space-frame skylight in the temperature-controlled indoor pool.
Restaurant
Cai Feng Lou
Curved blue banquettes and arched alcoves set the scene for refined Zhejiang and Cantonese dishes.
At the table
Spanish tapas and cocktails are served across a textured marble bar and the spacious lobby lounge.
How it began

First opened in 1999, the landmark tower was completely reimagined by HBA to celebrate the region's storied silk heritage.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.