Merchant Marco

Located in Hangzhou's bustling city centre, 500 metres from the West Lake, this appealing, European-style hotel offers an ideal base for both business and leisure travel.

Guests will find a great variety of shops, restaurants and entertainment options nearby.

The hotel's comfortable guest rooms are richly decorated with dark woods, sleek furnishings and plump beds with crisp, white linens.

Some rooms come with large windows and wonderful lake views, while those seeking absolute peace and quiet might choose a windowless room.

Guests can sample exquisite local dishes in the in-house restaurant or sip a rich coffee and select meals from the buffet in the Mediterranean coffee shop.

Business travellers might make use of the three meeting halls to organize conferences and workshops or of up to 40 attendees, and everyone can enjoy a workout in the fitness centre, all for a productive business trip or exciting sightseeing holiday.

Total number of rooms 228: No. Connecting rooms : No. American Express: Yes. EC: Yes. JCB: Yes. Diners Club: Yes. MasterCard: Yes. Visa: Yes. 24-hour reception: Yes. Wi-fi: Yes.. Small pets allowed (under 5 kg): No ( extra fee ). Large pets allowed (over 5 kg): No ( extra fee ). Wheelchair-accessible: No ( extra fee ). Car park: No ( extra fee ). Garage: No ( extra fee ). Check-in hour ( extra fee ). Check-out hour ( extra fee ). Wired Internet: No ( extra fee ). Room service: Yes ( extra fee ). Laundry service: Yes ( extra fee ). Air conditioning in public areas: Yes ( extra fee ). Hotel safe: Yes ( extra fee ). Lift access: Yes ( extra fee ). Gym: Yes ( extra fee ). Air conditioning in Restaurant: Yes. Conference room: Yes. TV lounge: Yes. Breakfast: Yes. À la carte lunch: Yes. Set menu lunch: Yes. À la carte dinner: Yes. Set menu dinner: Yes.