Shangri-La Xi’an is a large, polished hotel in the Yanta district, in the south-west of the city, and it is a dependable choice for comfort, dining and space. The hotel has an indoor pool with a lifeguard, a full-service spa with sauna and steam room, a gym, a terrace, an adjacent golf course and four restaurants serving local and international cuisine. In-room Wi-Fi is free and so is self-parking, and an airport transfer can be arranged on request. Rooms include king and twin Deluxe rooms with city or garden views, Horizon Club rooms with lounge access and suites, and all sleep up to three guests. Guests rate it a Wonderful 9.2 from around 180 reviews on a major booking site, with especially high scores for cleanliness and service. It suits business travellers and holidaymakers who value facilities over a historic setting.
Location and getting around
The hotel is at 38B Keji Road. It is not in the old town, which means it is quieter and more modern, with the Golden Eagle shopping centre about an 11-minute walk away. The City Wall is about a six-minute drive and the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda around nine minutes by car. Wei 1-jie metro station is a six-minute drive, Xi’an West railway station about 19 minutes and the airport about 35 minutes. Taxis and ride-hailing cars are easy to catch at the front.
Rooms
There are eight listed room types, from Deluxe rooms of around 440 to 450 square feet with city or garden views to Horizon Club rooms, a Deluxe Suite and an Executive Suite. Club access adds a lounge and extras. Rooms are comfortable and well sized, and the hotel is calm after a busy day.
Who it suits
Travellers who want a full-service hotel with several restaurants, a pool and a spa; business visitors working in the Gaoxin technology district; and families who like a reliable brand.
Good to know
Buffet breakfast is available for a fee. The listed location score is lower than the service score, which reflects the distance from the old town, so budget time and taxi fares for evenings in the Muslim Quarter. Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is at noon. Pool and facility hours can change for maintenance, so confirm that the pool is open on your dates, particularly in winter. An electric car charging station is available.
Why stay here
- ✓Indoor pool with lifeguard
- ✓Spa, sauna and steam room
- ✓Gym
- ✓Four restaurants
- ✓Horizon Club lounge rooms
- ✓Airport transfer on request
- ✓Free self-parking
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
Good questions
Where is Shangri-La Xi’an?+
It is on Keji Road in the Yanta district, south-west of the old town. The City Wall is about a six-minute drive and the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda about nine.
Is it within walking distance of the sights?+
Not really, as the hotel is in a modern district rather than the old town. Taxis and ride-hailing are the easy way to reach the Bell Tower and Muslim Quarter.
What facilities does it have?+
It has an indoor pool, a spa with sauna and steam room, a gym and four restaurants. Free parking and Wi-Fi are included, and facility hours are worth checking when you book.
