Really good place to stay in, the place is very quiet with a big garden and west lake or xihu lake is right at the front gate of the hotel. The main city center is a little way off, but taxis to and from the hotel are easy to get, taxi fare will be around 15 to 20 RMB to... More

My wife and I stayed spent three nights at the Jinxi Hotel during the second week of May, 2012. We were definitely the only Americans at the hotel and really the only westerners that we saw during our stay. For us this was wonderful as we like the immersion experience, but many westerners who want to be catered to might... More

Stayed here for 4 nights in winter 2011. The rooms are very clean and the ambience is lovely, with a lot of greenery and lawns around the main building. It was quiet and very idyllic. The West Lake is right across the street and it was easy to go there for walks in the mornings. I liked the small touches... More

Jinxi doesn't seem to get a lot of English speaking guests, but if you want something on the quieter side of the Lake, this is a good choice. The location is excellent if you don't mind being across the lake from downtown Hangzhou. West Lake is just across the street, and we thought the area outside the hotel was one... More

We spent a night in this hotel with excellent ambience. Step outside the room and experience greenery right away. The Westlake Park is right across the road from the hotel and the city/shopping area is a short taxi ride away. Staff was courteous.

Stayed here for a conference in April 2008 and was very impressed. The grounds are well manicured, the staff helpful, and the rooms pleasantly comfortable and spacious (by China standards). The hotel is not in the downtown, rather it is on the west shore of West Lake. So yes, you'd probably want to take a taxi into the city for... More