Along the northern shore of Hangzhou’s UNESCO-listed West Lake, The Silk Lakehouse, Shangri-La Hangzhou takes its cues from the intimacy of a traditional Jiangnan silk merchant’s residence. Rooms and suites use silk references, crafted detailing and soft lake-inspired tones, with selected accommodation opening to terraces and views across the surrounding landscape. The Living Room by Alan Yu brings a contemporary approach to lakeside dining, while Golden Silk explores the culinary traditions of Zhejiang’s coastal regions. Cultural sessions and private wellness activities are woven into the hotel programme, with West Lake and its wooded shoreline immediately beyond the grounds.