This time, I traveled to Xi'an with my parents, and I struggled for quite a while when choosing a hotel. I originally considered the W and The Ritz-Carlton. The W was priced similarly to this one—around a little over 1,000 RMB—but its location wasn't as prime as this one's. I also weighed the Westin against the Tanghua Huauxuan (IHG), but I heard the Westin's facilities were a bit outdated, so I decided to go for something newer.
After checking in, there was a slight letdown. The hotel used to be the Tanghua Hotel, which was considered a state guesthouse in Xi'an back in the day. Overall, it has a very charming, traditional Chinese Tang-dynasty garden style, and the ambiance is unbeatable. It's very close to the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda and the Datang Everbright City, making it super convenient for getting around and sightseeing. However, the interior facilities in the guest rooms lean a bit old and weren't as new as I had expected.
Additionally, there was a bit of a regret regarding the service during this stay. When booking, I made a special note that a family member in our party was celebrating a birthday. The hotel promised at the time that they would provide a complimentary birthday cake the next day, but it was never delivered. In the end, we had to proactively follow up to get it sorted out, which was quite disappointing.
The location is indeed its biggest advantage, and the garden environment is very unique, but the overall experience was just so-so. There are plenty of other hotel options in the same price range, so I suggest everyone do plenty of comparisons and choose carefully before booking.
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