CITY GUIDE · XI'AN
Where to stay in Xi'an: inside the Ming city walls near the Bell Tower, or in the modern southern districts
The four hotels here fall into three pockets of the city. Sofitel Legend People's Grand Hotel sits inside the Ming-era city walls close to the Bell Tower, which suits first-time visitors who want to walk to the old center. The Ritz-Carlton and Grand Hyatt are both in the High-Tech Zone (Gaoxin) in the southwest, a business area with modern towers and convention venues. W Xi'an is in the Qujiang New District on the edge of Qujiangchi Lake, a newer part of the city.
Reference rates: nightly, 2 adults in one room, before tax, across four dates a year; from about US$87 a night.
High-Tech Zone (Gaoxin) · near Maike Center · opened 2018
Grand Hyatt occupies part of the Maike Center, a mixed retail and office complex in Xi'an's High-Tech Industries Development Zone, near the Greenland PICO and Qujiang convention centers. It has an indoor pool, a spa, and several restaurants including Chang'an Bridge, which serves Cantonese and Shaanxi dishes. A good fit for business and convention travelers who do not need to be inside the old city walls.
Reference rate: US$87–112 / night (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Hyatt Privé
Qujiang New District · near Qujiangchi Lake · 372 rooms
W Xi'an is listed at 333 Qujiang Chi East Road in the Qujiang New District, on the edge of Qujiangchi Lake. Marriott lists 372 guest rooms and suites from the 5th to the 26th floor, each with a private balcony. Worth a look if you prefer a newer, design-led hotel away from the walled center.
Reference rate: US$161–204 / night (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Marriott Select Partner Hotels
High-Tech Zone (Gaoxin) · near Gan Jia Zhai subway station · 283 rooms
The hotel is at 50 Keji 2nd Road in the Gaoxin business district and lists 283 guest rooms and suites. It has three restaurants and a rooftop bar, including Jing Xuan for Cantonese-influenced dining and Tasuro for teppanyaki, plus a full-floor spa with an indoor pool. A good fit for travelers who want spa time and a choice of restaurants under one roof.
Reference rate: US$172–239 / night (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Marriott STARS
Old city, inside the city walls · near Bell Tower
This former state guesthouse opened in 1953 and sits inside the ancient city walls near the Bell Tower and Renmin Square. Dining and drinks include La Dolce Vita for Italian food, the 1953 Lobby Lounge, and the Louis XIII Bar for cognac. A good fit for travelers who want a historic building and the main sights on foot.
Reference rate: US$188–218 / night (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Virtuoso, Accor Preferred (HERA)
Inside the city walls. Sofitel Legend People's Grand Hotel is close to the Bell Tower and Renmin Square, so the main historic sites are within walking distance.
The Ritz-Carlton, Xi'an (Keji 2nd Road) and Grand Hyatt Xi An (part of the Maike Center) are both in the Gaoxin High-Tech Zone.
Sofitel Legend People's Grand Hotel opened in 1953 as a state guesthouse and is the only historic property of the four.
W Xi'an is listed on Qujiang Chi East Road in the Qujiang New District, on the edge of Qujiangchi Lake.
Each rate is the nightly pre-tax price for 2 adults in one room on 2-night stays, checked on four dates across the year (February, May, August and November). We drop the most expensive date and show the lowest to the second-highest, in US dollars. Peak dates can cost more; we re-check live rates for your dates before booking.
Typically daily breakfast for two, a hotel credit (often US$100), and a room upgrade and early check-in / late check-out when available, at rates in line with booking direct. Perks vary slightly by hotel and we confirm them before you book.
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