I checked into two moderately priced hotels this weekend and was surprised to find no hot water. I was told it was because there is an oil shortage, but there is no shortage of traffic jams and construction. Nothing was said about no hot water before I checked in very much in need of a shower. The taxi situation continues to get worst and it is impossible to get a taxi in the early evening. Maybe the five star hotels near West Lake still have hot water and there would be no need for taxis. I have been to Hangzhou many times but will not go back.