Grand Mercure Xi’an Renmin Square sits at 319 Dongxin Street, in the same gated complex as the city’s landmark heritage hotel, and offers a more relaxed way to enjoy the same excellent location. The surroundings are leafy and quiet, yet the Bell Tower, the Drum Tower, the Great Mosque and the City Wall are all within a couple of minutes by car. Rooms are comfortable and well sized, and the hotel has its own restaurant, with other dining options elsewhere in the complex. It is a smart choice for travellers who want luxury-class service and a central address without paying for the very top tier. The neighbouring Shaanxi Science and Technology Museum is a four-minute walk away, which suits families, and the Zhonglou metro station is within walking distance.
Location and getting around
The Bell Tower and Drum Tower are each about two minutes by car, and the Great Mosque about three. The City Wall is around two minutes by car, and Xi’an Railway Station about seven minutes. Zhonglou metro station is around a fifteen-minute walk, and the airport is about forty-five minutes by car. For the Terracotta Army, the front desk can arrange a driver.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms are generous and quiet, with comfortable beds, work space and good bathrooms. The hotel has a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service and free Wi-Fi, with free self-parking on site. Breakfast is a buffet that is often charged separately. The hotel has no pool of its own, and access to facilities in the neighbouring complex depends on your rate and the hotel’s policy, so check when you book if swimming matters to you.
Who it suits
Couples, families and business travellers who want a central address with a calm setting. The leafy grounds make it a good retreat after busy days, and the old town is close enough for an evening walk in the Muslim Quarter by taxi. If you want the full spa and pool experience, compare with the neighbouring Sofitel.
Good to know
Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out at noon. The hotel offers rollaway beds for a fee and cribs without charge. Express check-in and check-out are available, and the front desk can help with tickets for the Tang dynasty show or day tours. Because the property shares an address with another hotel, tell taxi drivers the full name or show the address in Chinese.
Neighbourhood feel
The compound is set back from the traffic, with tree-lined paths and a hush that is unusual so close to the centre. Evenings are calm, and a short taxi ride brings you to the lights of the Bell Tower or the street food of the Muslim Quarter. Light sleepers and families with young children often appreciate the quiet, and the nearby science museum gives children a rainy-day option.
Why stay here
- ✓On-site restaurant
- ✓24-hour room service
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Free self-parking
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓Meeting room
- ✓Express check-in
Good questions
How close is it to the Bell Tower?+
The Bell Tower and Drum Tower are each about two minutes by car, and the Great Mosque about three.
Is it the same complex as the Sofitel Legend?+
Yes, both hotels share the 319 Dongxin Street address, and the surroundings are quiet and leafy.
Does it have a pool?+
The hotel has no pool of its own. Check pool and spa access when you book if swimming matters to you.
