Hangzhou, ChinaBinjiang
voco Hangzhou Binjiang Minghao
Modern commercial hotel
Binjiang Hangzhou, China
Renovated
2020
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Luxe SocialOutside the door
The house
IHGModern commercial hotel
Bright brand colors update a grand corporate interior, built for business travelers working south of the Qiantang River.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
it offers a reasonably stylish and reasonably luxurious experience, without crossing over into either avant-garde experiment or hyper-luxe opulence.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Jiangnan Avenue sits right outside, with Binjiang's tech headquarters and the Qiantang River a short drive away.
The rooms
Windows look out across the Binjiang skyline, and bathrooms are stocked with Elemis products.
The pool and spa
Bring a swimsuit.
An indoor pool sits between tiled pillars beneath a slatted ceiling, and the spa treatments include therapeutic massage.
At the table
Mingxuange serves Hangzhou and Cantonese specialties across private dining rooms, and Min Café prepares international buffets under circular ceiling fixtures.
How it began
The hotel originally opened with white marble and green jade, before converting into Greater China's first voco in 2020.
Hangzhou
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
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.