Four kilometers from the West Lake, this impressive hotel provides up-market accommodation in a variety of ethnic styles. Located just outside Hangzhou’s CBD, the Howard Johnson Hotel offers guests sophistication and quietude, while keeping taxi fares to the city and the West Lake to a minimum. Hangzhou railway station is only three kilometers away and the East Bus Station five minutes away by cab, making travel in and out of Hangzhou hassle-free. Guests who enjoy exploring on foot will find banks of the Grand Canal close by. Guests can dine at the Lotus Garden Chinese Restaurant or in one of the private dining halls. The Arabina Nightclub has more than 60 private karaoke room and in addition to that there is also a bar, sauna, and spa.