Field Notes: West Lake's Oriole in the Willows Hotel

[Mrs. Beverly Glover-Crist]

Sure! Here's the translation of the review for the old hotel near West Lake, written with the intention of providing a handy guide for those planning to travel to Hangzhou:

Here is my review of this time-honored hotel located near West Lake, I hope it will help friends who are planning to explore Hangzhou:

• This hotel has been around for quite some time. I heard that many celebrities have stayed here, and it was also used as one of the filming locations for the classic TV series "The Legend of the White Snake" (a well-known mythical romance story in China featuring a dragon lady).

• The picturesque little yard inside the hotel is truly a sight to behold, and you can directly view West Lake from there with an excellent vantage point!

  • The environment here is exceptional and suitable for families with children to play and feed small fish and sparrows.
  • There are vending machines selling fish food on the second floor where we found our kids eagerly gathering these treats for hours of fun!

• Because it's an old hotel, its facilities in rooms cannot compare with those found in new smart hotels. But being prepared for this beforehand should not be a major issue as long as the overall cleanliness meets certain standards which it does for me.

• Important Reminder:

  • The front entrance of the hotel is a bit away from the main road, making it inconvenient for travelers to walk with their luggage.
  • What to do: It is strongly suggested that you make a reservation for pickup service with the hotel before arrival—it will save you much trouble!

A minor downside:

• The number of parking spots in the courtyard is quite limited, often seeing cars parked in the middle of it and spoiling the beauty of the scenery to some extent.
• Another thing to point out—I find that dining near this scenic area can be rather problematic:
  • Ordering takeout (food delivery) leaves less choice and slower delivery times.
  • Finding a good restaurant by yourself, the surroundings lack restaurants that really stand out and impress—indeed they're just mediocre.

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[Bob Heller]

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