Books&Bed Close to the Lake
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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Books&Bed Close to the Lake in Hangzhou offers a homestay experience with free WiFi, air-conditioning, and a kitchenette. Each room features a private bathroom, washing machine, and city views. Convenient Facilities: Guests benefit from private and express check-in and check-out services, a elevator, laundry, bicycle parking, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a dining area, work desk, and soundproofing. Prime Location: Located 16 mi from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport and a 17-minute walk from Hangzhou Railway Station. Nearby attractions include Wushan Square (1.9 mi) and Lingyin Temple (5.6 mi). Highly rated for its kitchen, host, and convenient location.
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Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Sunthar
United States“We visited Hangzhou primarily for its West Lake, for which this was a good choice of location. As a scholar preparing talks for Shanghai, the small study with its ample table was indispensable. Not only was host Yan very responsive in issues...” - Yuen
Hong Kong“The owner is gentle and conscientious. She makes good efforts to prepare everything to satisfy the customers' needs. A cozy room that is very value for money. Recommend for those who also want to taste the living of the local people.” - Екатерина
Russia“Nice host, very helpful and kind. Clean apartment with all necessary facilities.” 
Lrong
Japan“Location was very good as the place is near food places and the metro. The view from the 18th floor was nice. I had the whole place to myself, a studio, which is just what I like. I could use the washing machine, the kitchen etc. Most of all, the...”- Lai
Malaysia“Yan is very responsive and very nice. i felt the sleeping room.cozy and comfortable. thank you Yan for your warm.hospitality.” - Annika
Germany“I really liked the place! Hangzhou is a very beautiful city and after walking and riding by bike around Westlake I found this was a good apartment to relax after long days. There is an extensive DVD collection you could watch in the evenings and...” - Anonymous
United Kingdom“Great location with a very caring mum. She really cared for you with lots of love and warmth.” 
Shoko Japan“寝室、キッチン、小さな書斎まであり、友人の家に滞在しているようでした。冷蔵庫、洗濯機、コーヒーメーカー、トースター電子レンジ、ドライヤー、替えのタオル、追加の寝具、化粧品、綿棒、シャンプー、ミネラルウォーター、コーヒー、お茶などなど、自宅にあるものは全て揃っています。壁中にある本のコレクション（ただしほとんどが中国語）のタイトルをアプリで翻訳して楽しみました。また、ホストのヤンさんの細かな気配り、驚くべき親切さに感動しました。本当に本当にお世話になりました。”- Zhanna Russia“Нам с дочерью все понравилось!Все соответствовало нашим ожиданиям.Квартира расположено в центре туристического района Ханчжоу.До озера ,по прямой,минут 15 идти.Квартира небольшая,но все для комфортного проживания есть.В доме расположен рынок...”
Alain
France“La personnalité de Yan, qui irradie. Sa gentillesse aussi. Le calme, l'espace et la propreté du studio. Son emplacement central, non loin du lac. Le bon rapport qualité prix. Une location qui, à l'image de Yan, fait du bien...”
Hosted by LU Yan
10
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LU Yan
a small apartment(26 square meters indoor)&second-handed bookstore of a Hangzhou based author. The Apartment lies on the 18th floor (the top floor) in an old building with two lifts, in the historical area of downtown Hangzhou. From here you can walk to most historical heritage in Hangzhou city, including the West Lake, in 30 minutes. It cost you about 15 minutes walk to the metro station, Ding'an road. 5 minutes to a big local supermarket，East River and Zhong River, two beautiful and historical rivers with more than 1300 years. There is an indoor traditional Chinese mart on the first floor of the building, where you can find delicious and cheap local food from 6am to 6pm. Old granny and grandpa sit in the lobby of the building to spend time in the day. The neighberhood is safe, friendly and convenient, while it is very queit indoor. There is a big bed in the apartment, and a lot of books&DVDs&CDs&Cassetts free for you to read and watch during your stay, including the new book of mine. The book is about the historical lanes and streets in center Hangzhou city, Where I spent the whole 2016 walking.
I am Yan, a Hangzhou based Chinese author. Before then, I had been a journalist and author based in Shanghai for more than 10 years, having interviewed and written many articles about well-known writers, artists and humanists around the world.
In September of 2015, I moved to and settled down in Hangzhou,where I had spent three years in the Graduate School of Zhejiang University from 1998 to 2001.
My new book, Hangzhou on My foot was published by Zhejiang University Publication Company in the Feb. of 2017. In this Book, I writes about my walk in the historical streets and lanes in Hangzhou and what I see and find there.
Hangzhou is my home. I love Hangzhou and want to share my love with you.
我是彦,在上海当过10多年记者,采访过很多世界上有名的艺术家、作家和人道主义者。2015年年底,我搬回杭州定居。(我曾在浙江大学度过三年研究生时间)我的新书《小风小物逛杭州》2017年2月由浙江大学出版社出版,这本书描写了我用一年时间在杭州小街小巷里步行的发现。入住客人可以免费阅读此书。
杭州不仅有西湖,也有很多古老而充满活力的小街小巷和小吃小店等你来发现。杭州山美水美,小街小巷、历史建筑和正直的“杭铁头”更美。杭州是我的家,我爱杭州,想和你分享我的杭州。
Hangzhou is a city full of scenes. Even just around the West Lake, there are quite a few beautiful lanes, gardens and temples waiting for you to find.
As for the restaurant, I prefer small local restaurants which hide in the old and quiet streets.
I strongly recommend you to take a public bicycle to explore this city. You need to download Alipay the app to hire a public bicycle.
Languages spoken: English,Chinese
Area info
Amenities of Books&Bed Close to the Lake
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5
Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
Bathroom
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
View
View
- City view
- View
Kitchen
Kitchen
- Dining table
- Coffee machine
- Cleaning products
- Toaster
- Stovetop
- Oven
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Kitchenette
Room Amenities
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
Living Area
Living Area
- Dining area
- Desk
Media & Technology
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- CD player
- DVD player
Food & Drink
Food & Drink
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Internet
ParkingNo parking available.
Parking
Services
Services
- Lockers
- Private check-in/out
- Baggage storage
- Express check-in/out
- Laundry
Entertainment & Family Services
Entertainment & Family Services
- Baby safety gates
- Books, DVDs or music for children
Safety & security
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
General
General
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Tile/Marble floor
- Heating
- Soundproof
- Interconnecting room(s) available
- Soundproof rooms
- Elevator
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Entire unit wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages Spoken
Languages Spoken
- English
- Chinese
House rules
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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 1:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of CNY 100 is required on arrival. That's about $13. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
0+ years
Extra bed upon request
CNY 60 per person, per night
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.
The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property
Please inform Books&Bed Close to the Lake of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.
A damage deposit of CNY 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
