Hangzhou Sofitel Westlake Hotel can be found on the banks Hangzhou's West Lake. It is within walking distance to the central business district as well as the recreational complex of Xihutiandi. Hangzhou Sofitel Westlake Hotel reopened in November 2014. It features 233 luxurious rooms and suites and a new all-day dining restaurant that serves a variety of French and Chinese dishes. There is also a Chinese restaurant that serves authentic Hangzhou cuisine, Le Bar with Cigar Room, a heated indoor pool, a fitness center, beauty studio, and a Sky Garden on the roof which makes it a great place to enjoy afternoon tea. The multifunctional banquet complex can accommodate up to 150 people. It boasts state-of-the-art conference facilities including Le Lac, on the sixth floor. This is Hangzhou's highest lakeside event venue, with stunning views of West Lake. The hotel is located just five minutes away from Hangzhou City Railway Station, the subway station, and 30 minutes from Hangzhou Airport. It's also just a stone throw from many historical sites.