I discovered this hidden gem, the Hangzhou West Lake Palace Shadow Hotel, for the first time.

It used to be Bailu, where Premier Zhou lived. It's next to the Zhejiang Provincial People's Congress Hall and 300 meters from the Broken Bridge. It's the only movie-themed hotel in Hangzhou, and there's even a magic academy-themed room. The best part is that you get a free celebrity makeover when you check in! There's a professional celebrity makeup artist team, and the makeover and photoshoot are included. You can experience a day in the life of a female celebrity. It's also next to West Lake, so it's great value for money.