Hilton Garden Inn Xi’an Bell Tower is a mid-range option that puts you in the middle of the old town. It is at 15 Fenxiang Road in the Beilin district, on the lane where several of the old town’s smaller hotels stand, and the booking page lists the Bell Tower as a nine-minute walk, the Drum Tower ten, the Great Mosque twelve and the City Walls fifteen. Yongningmen metro station is eight minutes on foot, and Zhonglou station is twelve. The hotel is new on the booking site, with a high rating of 9.8 from a small number of reviews, so treat that figure as an early signal rather than a long record. Rooms are generous for the price, from basic king rooms of about 460 square feet to deluxe rooms and suites, with garden-view and terrace options and twin and family-sized layouts that sleep four. Facilities include a restaurant, a bar and lounge, a coffee shop, a 24-hour gym, on-site shopping, laundry facilities and an electric car charging station. Wi-Fi and self-parking are free, and breakfast is available for a fee. It is a good choice for travellers who want the walkability of the old town without paying for a luxury brand.
Location and getting around
Fenxiang Road is a quiet lane within walking distance of the Bell Tower, the Drum Tower and the Great Mosque, which means the Muslim Quarter is an easy walk for evening food. Two metro stations are close, Yongningmen and Zhonglou, and the City Wall is about fifteen minutes on foot. Xi’an West railway station is about a six-minute drive, and the airport is roughly forty-five minutes away by car.
Rooms
The list includes basic and deluxe king rooms, garden-view rooms, a deluxe suite, premium rooms with a terrace, twin-bed rooms and a double deluxe room that sleeps four. There is an accessible king room, and sizes are generous. The property has no elevator, so ask about floor allocation if stairs are a problem, and note that smoking and pets are not allowed.
Who it suits
Couples, independent travellers and families who want a central, walkable base at a sensible price. It is a strong alternative to the other old-town hotels for those who prefer a familiar international brand.
Good to know
Check-in is from 3:00 pm, check-out is at noon, and the minimum check-in age is 18. Breakfast costs extra, so check the rate you choose, and remember that a car is not needed in the old town, so free parking is mainly useful for day trips.
Why stay here
- ✓Restaurant
- ✓Bar and lounge
- ✓Coffee shop
- ✓24-hour gym
- ✓Free self-parking
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Laundry facilities
- ✓Metro 8 minutes on foot
Good questions
How far is it from the Bell Tower?+
The booking page lists the Bell Tower as a nine-minute walk, the Drum Tower ten and the Great Mosque twelve.
Is there a lift?+
No, the property has no elevator, so ask about your floor when booking if stairs are a concern.
Is breakfast included?+
Breakfast is available for a fee and may be included in some rate plans, so check your rate when you book.
