Jianguo Hotel Xi'an

The location was fine. The subway station next to the hotel provides quick and cheap access to most of the city. The bus service is excellent, and taxis and private transportation services are easy to use. The facilities were good, and the hotel stay was as enjoyable as it was when my wife and I were married there 28 years ago. It is good to see the Zhao Dynasty bronze vessels still displayed in the lobby, but I was also impressed with the newer additions. The service was excellent, and the staff was extremely helpful. The room was fine. It is a good feeling to open the door to the porch and see the fish gathered in expectation of something to eat. The hotel is near a few world-class technical universities and is the site of numerous conventions. We had a blast talking to participants who shared ideas about where Chinese programs were heading and interacting with people from many different places in China. The hotel's food was fine, but we spent a lot of time in the area looking for local alternatives. Since Xi'an is very safe, we spent much time exploring on foot. We walked to the Bell and Drum Tower and spent much time in the Muslim quarter. A guest who does some homework and is willing to walk can learn a lot about the city, which is one of our favourite destinations. Banpo Village is a few subway stops away, but we decided to walk the 7km through some side streets. That tends to surprise visitors who worry about the climate. The tomb of the First Emperor, the City Wall, and the Big Goose Pagoda also deserve some attention. We loved the hotel, the city, and the country.

The room had just been renovated, and we took it before some minor finishing was completed. The small issues that needed fixing were not important, so they were postponed until we left.