Built in 1921, The New Hotel is paradoxically the oldest hotel in Hangzhou, comprising four early-century European-style buildings on the edge of West Lake. Set between Baoshi Mountain and the shores of the West Lake, three kilometers from Hangzhou city center, this period establishment brings a touch of European history to one of China’s most iconic landscapes. The several dining outlets can be perfect for a meal or to host an event or celebration. With the waters of West Lake virtually lapping at the front door, guests can discover their surrounds on foot or join one of the many tours operating from nearby.