About this hotel
General information
Amanfayun occupies an old tea-farming village in a quiet wooded valley on the edge of Hangzhou, within the West Lake Scenic Area. The settlement dates back to the Tang dynasty and still keeps the layout of a traditional Chinese hamlet: stone paths link one shaded courtyard to the next, with tea terraces, bamboo groves and natural forest all around. An ancient pilgrimage route connecting seven Buddhist temples runs through the valley.
The resort has 46 dwellings under clay-tile roofs, some of the houses more than a century old. The restaurants and café line the Fayun Pathway, the spa sits in its own gardens, and at the heart of the village stand two 19th-century courtyard houses known as Fayun Place, home to a lounge, a library and a cigar room. Cultural sessions take place there every afternoon, and art exhibitions change each season.
Location
The resort lies within the West Lake Scenic Area, about 6 km from the lake itself and close to Lingyin Temple and Yongfu Temple. Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport is 32 km away, roughly a 50-minute drive. The concierge arranges private transfers from the airport or the railway station, as well as limousine trips to West Lake and Hangzhou's old silk streets.
Spa
Aman Spa is grounded in Traditional Chinese Medicine and spreads across five pavilions screened by bamboo, tea bushes and magnolia around the pool. The Bath House holds three private treatment rooms with wooden soaking tubs, steam rooms and rain showers; the two-storey Treatment House has three double and two single rooms. There is also a gym and a yoga and meditation studio near Yongfu Temple.
- seasonal baths and scrubs made with local ingredients
- Chinese acupressure massage and moxibustion
- bamboo massage with heated bamboo stems and aromatic oils
- Soak Away Stress – a soak in a round wooden tub infused with petals, tea and botanicals, followed by steam and a seasonal treatment
- sound sessions with singing bowls, gongs and other instruments at Qiyun Place
Sports & leisure
Time here revolves around the valley's landscape, its temples and Chinese culture.
- daily cultural sessions at Fayun Place: calligraphy, paper cutting, tea tastings, talks on Buddhism and Chinese medicine, performances by local musicians
- private tai chi in the studio or outdoors; hatha, ashtanga and yin yoga; Buddhist, Taoist and Hindu meditation
- a temple walk to Lingyin Temple and the rock grottoes of Feilai Feng
- a hike up the North Peak, with views over West Lake, to Lingshun Temple
- a trek through bamboo forest and tea fields to Longjing Village, with tea picking and roasting alongside villagers in spring
- walks along the West Lake causeways, boat trips and cycling along the shore
- art exhibitions and artist gatherings at Fayun Place
Restaurants & bars
The restaurants are strung along the Fayun Pathway and also welcome non-resident guests.
- Yuan – Chinese cooking built on Jiangnan produce and modern technique, from breakfast to dinner, plus afternoon tea and evening drinks overlooking a reflecting pond
- Steam House – village-style steamed dishes, dumplings among them, in a timber-walled room with traditional lamps, a semi-open kitchen and courtyard seating
- Café – light dishes, fresh bread, cakes, smoothies and coffee from morning until dusk, all available to take away for a picnic
- Fayun Place – a lounge, library and cigar room in the historic courtyard houses
Private dinners with bespoke menus are set on the forest-facing terrace above Yuan or at Fayun Place.
Swimming
A heated 20-metre outdoor pool, open seasonally, sits in the spa gardens.
Rooms
The 46 rooms, suites and villas occupy village houses under clay-tile roofs, some more than a century old, each with its own layout and views of a courtyard or the forest. The villas are free-standing two-storey houses with separate living areas, most with a private massage room.
Each has a king-size bed, a daybed and writing desk, a bathroom with twin vanities, separate shower and toilet, calligraphy artwork, Wi-Fi, a sound system, a safe, air conditioning, underfloor heating and in-room refreshments.
Three-Bedroom Amanfayun Villa
A duplex villa with three king-bedded bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, plus bright living, dining and reading areas. Large timber windows look onto the forest, and a private courtyard opens into a private garden.
Two-Bedroom Amanfayun Villa
A two-storey villa around a private courtyard, with two king-bedded en-suite bedrooms, the principal one with its own sitting area. There is a living room with twin daybeds, a dining area, a reading corner and a double massage room.
Village Villa
A duplex villa with courtyard and forest views over the village below: a king-bedded bedroom, a living area with daybed and sofa, a dining area and a private double massage room. The rooms open onto private or semi-private courtyards.
Deluxe Village Suite
A generous suite with courtyard or forest views, a king-bedded bedroom and separate living and dining areas suited to private dinners. Some of these suites have their own massage room.
Village Suite
A light suite, larger than the Village Room, furnished in traditional Jiangnan style with a king-size bed, daybed and writing desk. Windows face a courtyard or the forest.
Village Room
A room with a king-size bed, daybed and writing desk, its windows opening onto a private or semi-private courtyard with space for outdoor dining and lounging. Courtyard or forest views.
Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actual room layout, furnishings, décor, views and amenities may differ from those shown and may vary between rooms of the same category. Hotel and room descriptions are based on information provided by the property and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication, but are not guaranteed. The hotel may renovate or change its rooms, facilities, restaurants and services at any time without notice. The final details of your stay are confirmed at the time of booking. See our Terms of Use.