Sheraton Xi’an North City Hotel is a good choice for travellers who want full facilities and a calmer base than the busiest streets around the Bell Tower. It stands at 32 Weilai Road in the Lianhu district, just north of the old town, and combines the comforts of an international upscale hotel with quick access to the city’s main sights. Guests have an indoor swimming pool with a children’s pool, a spa, a rooftop terrace and two restaurants serving international food, plus a concierge and round-the-clock room service. It suits families who want a pool after a day of sightseeing, couples who like a spa, and business travellers who need a dependable base. The location is useful for visitors interested in Tang history, because the Daming Palace National Heritage Park is within walking distance, and the city wall is only a short drive away.
Location and getting around
The City Wall is about a three-minute drive from the hotel and the Bell Tower about five minutes by car. The Giant Wild Goose Pagoda is roughly twelve minutes by car, and the Terracotta Army about fifty-five minutes, so day trips are straightforward to arrange with a driver through the front desk.
The Daming Palace National Heritage Park is around a seventeen-minute walk, and An Yuan Men metro station is also about seventeen minutes on foot. Xi’an West Railway Station is around thirteen minutes by car, and the airport about forty minutes.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms follow the Sheraton standard of comfortable beds, work desks and good bathrooms, with higher floors and club-level options at some rates. The indoor pool, children’s pool and spa are the main attractions after a day outside, and the rooftop terrace is a pleasant place for a drink. Free self-parking and free Wi-Fi are available. Breakfast is a buffet that is usually charged separately, so compare rates with and without it.
Who it suits
Families, couples and anyone who wants reliable facilities and a quieter setting than the old town. If your priority is walking out of the door into the Muslim Quarter at night, a hotel inside the walls may suit you better, but taxis and ride-hailing cars make the trip easy from here.
Good to know
Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out at noon, with early check-in and late check-out possible for a fee depending on availability. An airport shuttle can be arranged for a fee on request. Confirm room types and bed arrangements when you book, particularly if you are travelling with children, and ask the hotel to help with train tickets or day tours if you need them.
Why stay here
- ✓Indoor swimming pool
- ✓Children’s pool
- ✓Spa
- ✓Two on-site restaurants
- ✓Rooftop terrace
- ✓24-hour room service
- ✓Free self-parking
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
Good questions
How far is it from the City Wall and Bell Tower?+
The City Wall is about a three-minute drive and the Bell Tower about five minutes by car. Taxis and ride-hailing cars are the easy option.
Does the hotel have a pool?+
Yes, there is an indoor pool with a children’s pool, as well as a spa. Opening hours are best checked when you book.
Can I walk to the Daming Palace park?+
Yes, the Daming Palace National Heritage Park is around a seventeen-minute walk, which suits visitors interested in Tang history.
