Crowne Plaza Hotel Hangzhou Grand Canal is located on Shangtang Road in Gongshu District, near Hangzhou's historic Grand Canal, in the northern part of the city away from the West Lake tourist core. Gongshu District has traditionally been a manufacturing and canal-trade area, and the district has been redeveloping canal-side sections into parks and cultural sites, giving the hotel's surroundings a mix of older industrial streets and newer canal-front redevelopment. The hotel offers Deluxe Rooms, Club Rooms, and Suites, with an indoor pool, fitness centre, restaurant, and bar rounding out the facilities for both business and leisure guests. Its location suits visitors interested in walking sections of the Grand Canal, including canal-side parks and the nearby Gongchen Bridge area, as well as business travelers with meetings in Gongshu District. Compared with hotels directly on West Lake, the Grand Canal location offers a quieter, less touristy base, though it requires a taxi or metro ride of around 20-25 minutes to reach the lake itself. Staff can help arrange canal-boat outings, a distinct Hangzhou activity separate from the lake cruises more commonly associated with the city.
| Price | $$$ |
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| Address | 333 Shangtang Road, Gongshu District, Hangzhou 310014, China |
Room types
- Deluxe Room
- Club Room
- Suite
Amenities
- indoor pool
- fitness centre
- restaurant
- bar
- wifi
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Location
333 Shangtang Road, Gongshu District, Hangzhou 310014, China
30.2940, 120.1780 View on map
Highlights
- Near Hangzhou's historic Grand Canal in Gongshu District
- Indoor pool and fitness centre on site
- Quieter, less touristy base than West Lake hotels
- Convenient for canal-side parks and the Gongchen Bridge area
Tips for visiting
- Allow 20-25 minutes by taxi or metro to reach West Lake from Gongshu District
- Walk or cycle along the Grand Canal's redeveloped waterfront parks nearby
- Ask the hotel about canal-boat outings as an alternative to standard lake cruises
- Gongshu District offers lower rates than West Lake-adjacent hotels for a similar category
Accessibility
The hotel has elevator access to guest floors and accessible common areas typical of a modern mid-rise property; guests with mobility needs should request an accessible room at booking.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this hotel near West Lake?
No, it is in Gongshu District near the Grand Canal, roughly 20-25 minutes from West Lake by taxi or metro.
What is there to see near the hotel itself?
The Grand Canal's redeveloped waterfront parks and the Gongchen Bridge area are within reach, offering a different sightseeing angle from the West Lake district.
Does the hotel have a swimming pool?
Yes, it has an indoor pool along with a fitness centre for guest use.