The First World Hotel Hangzhou: Pool & Location

Name: The First World Hotel
Address: Inside Songchengxianghu Area, No. 2555 Fengqing Avenue Xiao Shan District, Hangzhou, 中国

The First World Hotel Hangzhou: Pool & Location

At a glance: 5-star · Since 2006 · Renovated 2020 · 366 rooms

The First World Hotel sits on the bank of Xiang Lake in Hangzhou, 2.9 kilometers from downtown. Metro Line 1’s departure station is at the resort entrance, and the Shanghai-Hangzhou-Ningbo Expressway, Hangzhou Xinjing Expressway, and Jin Liwen Expressway are all close by. Shanghai and Ningbo are about two hours away, while the center of Hangzhou, West Lake Scenic spot, Hangzhou Railway Station, and Xiaoshan International Airport are each more than 20 minutes from the hotel. Xianghu Subway Station is also nearby, and Leifeng Pagoda is 11.9 kilometers away, Song Dynasty Town 14.2 kilometers, Hangzhou Botanical Garden 15.5 kilometers, and Lingyin Temple 16.3 kilometers.

The hotel adjoins Hangzhou Paradise, the Crazy Apple Land, Langlanglang Water Park, and Yunman Hot Springs. The area around it includes 4A scenic spots such as Xiang Lake and the polar ocean park, along with other tourism support. The hotel works closely with the scenic spots and runs different themed activities through the seasons, aimed at parent-child trips and vacations. Its immersive parent-child rooms and other distinctive touches give each stay a different feel.

The property has earned five industry awards, including China’s top ten parent-child hotels, China’s top ten conference and exhibition hotels with the Xingguang Award, and China’s top ten tourist hotels.

Covering a total construction area of 80,000 square meters, the hotel is the first five-star rainforest hotel under Songcheng Group. It has 365 guest rooms and restaurants of various styles that can seat 3,000 people at once. Yunman Hot Spring is connected to the hotel, so guests can enjoy an urban forest hot spring bath without leaving the building. The Ferris wheel next door offers views over the resort and Xiang Lake.

The First World Hotel was the first in China to create a conference service expert role. It has 21 conference rooms and strong support for venues holding three thousand people. Having hosted the China International Animation Festival, the World Leisure Expo, and other large conferences repeatedly, the hotel has picked up several industry honors along the way.

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Check-in14:00
Check-out12:00
Front desk24 hr
Breakfast
Non-smoking rooms
Voltage220V
Extra bedsUp to 1
Chinese (Mandarin)
Xianghu Station

Deposit: No deposit required by the property.
Check-in requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.
Children: Children of all ages are welcome at this property. Children between 0 and 17 years old can stay for free if no extra bed is needed.

Amenities

Property amenities

Barbecue facilities
Bar
Convenience store/kiosk
Lobby bar
Restaurant
Room service
Billiards room
Hot spring
Table tennis room
Swimming pool
Children's bathrobes
Children's meals available

Room types

Double rooms
Twin rooms
Family rooms
Suites
Business rooms
Rooms with a view

Guest reviews

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Reviews from

RalpoStankic

5/5

Tripadvisor· 8 years ago

At the beginning I was in doubt of visiting the hotel because the description in TA is ridiculously written in chinglish. And this is normally a put off detail for a professional and experienced traveler as myself. However, I decided to give it a try following my wife advice. I was surprisingly impressed not just the glamorous ambience characterizing the hotel from the lobby to the rooms but by the exquisite standards of service and deep knowledge of international Hospitality's requirements. It's not Ritz or Hilton but it does position itself very closely. There's great care for details in the ambience of the rooms, their restaurants and the lounge. I felt immersed in the most classic Vienna of the 1930s or la belle epoque De Paris or la dolce vita di Fellini. I do highly recommend it

Matan Shelomi

1/5

Google· 7 years ago

Wrong address. 2555 Fengqing Avenue, very far from what Google Maps gives, 1.5 hours walk from nearest metro station.

Kith Ng

2/5

Google· 7 years ago

too old

wody

5/5

Google· 7 years ago

(Translated by Google) This hotel is pretty good; you can soak in the hot springs. (Original) 这酒店还不错，可以泡温泉

B K

3/5

Google· 7 years ago

(Translated by Google) Yeah! Well! Isn't that great? (Original) そうね！まあ！いいじゃないのか？

ThaiTripper

5/5

Tripadvisor· 9 years ago

(Translated by Google) Located on the shores of Xianghu Lake in Hangzhou, this hotel is a well-known family-friendly hotel in the Yangtze River Delta region. It's very convenient for those traveling by car; a weekend getaway to Hangzhou from downtown Shanghai takes only about two hours. For those taking the high-speed rail, you can take the subway from Hangzhou East Station, which takes only about forty minutes. | The hotel's exterior resembles a castle, while the interior is decorated in a Southeast Asian style, filled with Thai elements. The most unique feature is the indoor atrium, which is like a tropical botanical garden. | Hidden among the trees are small houses, each named after a traditional Thai theme. | We stayed in a standard double room. Arriving a bit early, and with other guests checking out, the hotel kindly pushed two standard beds together for us, scattering flower petals to form two hearts. | They also provided complimentary fruit and a sprig of lily, filling the room with fragrance upon opening the door. | The room and bathroom are open and airy, with a curtain that can be drawn easily, creating a pleasant visual effect. | There is both a bathtub and a shower, and the wet and dry areas are well separated. The disposable amenities were also very good, including bath salts. The hotel's design was clever; the boxes were arranged to form a cartoon image. A staff member even thoughtfully folded a small elephant for me, though it slightly deformed when I moved it. The hotel also has an entertainment area. I recommend a few places: a book bar with books published by Huang Qiaoling, the director of "Romance of the Song Dynasty," as well as many current bestsellers. The gym is well-equipped; it's small but complete, offering running and weightlifting. There's also a yoga area where you can book and hire a yoga instructor (for an extra charge). There's also a billiards room and a card room, right next to the indoor children's playground, so you can have fun while taking care of your kids. The hotel has many restaurants, with buffets for breakfast and dinner. Generally, room bookings include breakfast for two. Since breakfast is usually busy, it's advisable to avoid peak hours. When we checked in, we happened to be there during Songcheng's spring and summer flower festivals. Every dish we ordered for lunch featured a floral element, either as a main course or as a garnish – each one was visually stunning. | In the evening, we had the hotel's buffet, which cost 198 yuan per person and included seafood, sashimi, freshly grilled steak, and fresh fruit – it felt like great value. If you don't like the hotel's food, that's fine too; the hotel is surrounded by upscale residential areas with plenty of restaurants and cafes to choose from. | The surrounding amenities are excellent. Rotten Apple Paradise is a paradise for children, entirely indoors, so it's comfortable in both winter and summer, and less affected by the weather. It's suitable for children aged 3 to 12. | Songcheng Hangzhou Paradise is a paradise for adults; you only need to buy a general admission ticket to enjoy the rides. The Wave Wave Park is also open to visitors in the summer, but requires an additional ticket. | The Yunman Hot Spring inside the hotel is very cost-effective; hotel guests only need a 100 yuan ticket, which also includes a performance. Overall, it's not only suitable for family trips, but also for couples to spend a weekend here. (Original) 酒店位于杭州的湘湖边，是长三角地区非常有名的一家亲子酒店。对于自驾游一族的朋友非常方便，到杭州度个周末，从上海市区过去只需要2个小时左右到时间。当然高铁一族，可以坐到杭州东站，再到酒店可以选择地铁，也只需要四十分钟。|酒店的外观像一座城堡，走进去是东南亚的风情，到处充满了泰国的元素。最有特别的就是室内的中庭，就像是一个热带植物园。|隐藏在树林中的小房子，是一个个用千古情命名的餐厅。|我们入住的是标准大床房，到酒店的时间有点早，大床房还有人退房，酒店就用两张标床帮我们拼到了一起，还在床上撒上了两组花瓣，组成了两颗心。|另外还赠送了水果，摆放了一枝百合，推开门就会闻到一股花香。|房间和浴室是通透的，有个窗帘可以随时拉下来，空间视觉效果很好。|有浴缸，也有淋浴，干湿分离做的非常好。|一次性用品也非常不错，还有泡澡的浴盐。酒店的创意很好，各个盒子组成了一张卡通图片。|服务员还很用心帮我折了一只小象，不过我一动，有点略微的变形。|酒店还有一个区域是娱乐场所。推荐几个地方，一个是书吧，里面除了宋城千古情导演黄巧灵出版的书外，还有很多目前的畅销书。|健身房的设施也很齐全，真的是麻雀虽小五脏俱全，可以跑步，也可以举铁塑形。有个区域是瑜伽区，可以预约还可以找个瑜伽老师来带着练，当然瑜伽老师的费用是要额外收取的。|还有就是桌球厅和棋牌室，就在室内儿童乐园的旁边，绝对可以在照顾孩子的同时，自己也玩的开心。|酒店内部的餐厅有很多，早餐和晚餐有自助餐，一般订房的时候，都是含有双早的。早餐由于就餐人数比较多，建议还是避开用餐的高峰期。我们入住的时候，正好遇到了宋城春夏两季的花痴节，中午点的每道菜，都有花的元素，要么用花做主菜，要么用花做点缀，每一道都颜值颇高。|晚上我们吃的是酒店的自助餐，每位198元，有海鲜，刺身，现烤的牛排，新鲜水果等，感觉很超值。如果不喜欢酒店的餐饮也没有关系，酒店周围是高端住宅区，配套的餐厅和咖啡馆也很多，保证吃不腻。|酒店周边的配套设施非常齐全，烂苹果乐园是孩子的天堂，全部都是室内区域，冬天不冷，夏天不热，受天气的影响特别小。适龄儿童在3岁到12岁之间。|宋城杭州乐园是大人的乐园，只需要购买景区的大门票，就可以排队游玩了，夏季的浪浪浪公园也会对游人开放。不过需要再额外购票。|酒店内部的云曼温泉，性价比很高，住店客人只要100块钱一张门票，还可以看一场表演。|总体来说，不但适合亲子游，夫妻情侣也可以到这里来过个周末。

nickkirk

5/5

Tripadvisor· 8 years ago

(Translated by Google) The room is super retro, beautiful, and girly! The entertainment and dining facilities downstairs are also very complete, and there are many concierges dressed as cartoon characters to interact with the children. It's perfect for family trips! (Original) 房间超级复古好看又少女心啊，楼下的娱乐餐饮设施也很齐全，还有很多礼宾cos成卡通人物和小朋友们互动，非常适合亲子旅行！

Joseph

4/5

Google· 8 years ago

(Translated by Google) This hotel is very suitable for hosting large conferences. (Original) 很適合辦大型會議的飯店。

Where can I eat near The First World Hotel?

The hotel's own Restaurant serves modern Cantonese, Sichuan, and Hangzhou dishes, and the Thai Signature Restaurant brings Southeast Asian flavors. You can also enjoy drinks at the Bar or Lobby bar. For a unique spot, dine in exclusive pods inside the nearby Ferris wheel, which overlooks the resort and Xianghu Lake. Since the hotel is inside the Songchengxianghu area, you can easily explore the resort's dining options. For more variety, Xianghu Subway Station is about 1.2 km away, letting you reach central Hangzhou for more choices.

What is the area around The First World Hotel like?

The hotel sits right inside the Songcheng Xianghu resort area, on the bank of Xianghu Lake, with the Hangzhou Paradise theme park and Crazy Apple Land nearby. The Xianghu Subway Station is about 1.2 km away, making it easy to reach the rest of the city. The area is a resort hub, with the hotel's own restaurants and bars, plus a Ferris wheel next door that overlooks the lake. You are about 2.9 km from downtown Hangzhou, so the immediate surroundings are resort-focused, while West Lake and the city center are a short metro or drive away. It is a lively, self-contained spot for exploring the lake and local attractions.

How do I get to The First World Hotel from the airport or main train station?

From Xiaoshan International Airport, take a taxi or pre-booked transfer; the hotel is about 30 km away. From Hangzhou Railway Station, it's roughly 12 km, so a taxi or ride-hailing service works well. The nearest metro is Xianghu Subway Station, about 1.2 km from the hotel, on Metro Line 1. You can ride the metro from the airport or train station to Xianghu Station, then walk or take a short taxi to the hotel. The hotel is on Fengqing Avenue, inside the Songcheng Xianghu area, so drivers will know it. Plan for about 20 minutes from the city center by car.

What's there to do near The First World Hotel in the evening?

In the evening, you can stay close and enjoy the hotel's own Bar and Lobby bar for a relaxed drink, or dine at its Restaurant. The hotel sits beside Xianghu Lake, a pleasant spot for an evening stroll, and the nearby Ferris wheel offers views over the resort and lake. For more options, Xianghu Subway Station is about 1.2 km away, letting you reach Hangzhou's center in over 20 minutes. Leifeng Pagoda is 11.9 km off, so an evening visit there means a metro or taxi ride. The hotel's connection to Yunman Hot Springs also gives you a soothing way to end the day.

Is The First World Hotel a good base for exploring Hangzhou?

The hotel sits by Xianghu Subway Station, so Metro Line 1 puts you right at the resort entrance for easy trips into the city. The main sights are farther out: Leifeng Pagoda is 11.9 km away, Song Dynasty Town 14.2 km, Hangzhou Botanical Garden 15.5 km, and Lingyin Temple 16.3 km. That means a metro or taxi ride to reach West Lake and the classic Hangzhou landmarks. For a relaxed stay, the hotel is a solid base for exploring the Xianghu area and nearby attractions, with the resort's own sights close by. Plan your day trips with travel time in mind, and you can comfortably see the city's highlights.

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