Wanhaolvqijia
November 8, 2025
When I come to Hangzhou, I usually stay at Le Méridien or Sheraton Binjiang, mainly because both offer great river views and spacious rooms. Compared to the Azure Hotel in Shangcheng District, they also offer a significant price advantage.
I usually book directly, but this time I got a Binjiang Culture & Tourism voucher on Ctrip, bringing the Sheraton Binjiang down to an unbeatable 600 per night. Incredible value for money!
After a phone call with customer service where I mentioned I'm a Marriott Platinum member, they promptly upgraded my breakfast and gave me a river view room. (I understand that Ctrip bookings usually don't come with SNRs, so no elite night credit or points accumulation this time).
Initially, I was given room 810, but the view was blocked by the lobby's high ceiling due to the low floor. I asked the front desk if I could switch to a higher floor. After all, there's no point in having a river view room if you can't see the river. I didn't have high hopes, but the front desk agent, Zhai Ningning, very politely helped me move to room 1006.
The bed in room 1006 was truly massive, feeling like two 1.2-meter beds put together – a whole family could comfortably sleep in it.
However, room 1006 was right next to suite 1005 and had a connecting door, which made me a bit uncomfortable. So, I went down again to ask if I could change rooms.
Honestly, I didn't expect another change, especially since it was peak check-in time and the front desk was bustling with guests. But Ms. Zhai Ningning once again went above and beyond, helping me switch to room 1108. This was on the executive floor. Even though there's no lounge there, I'm incredibly grateful for this front desk agent's attentive and customer-centric service. The hotel environment is excellent, and the hygiene is top-notch, leading to a very comfortable stay. I think I'll definitely stay here again on my next trip to Hangzhou.
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