The Renaissance Xi’an Hotel is located next to the Qujiang International Conference Center. The hotel opened in 2018, so it’s very new, with excellent facilities and a thoughtfully designed interior. The nearest subway station is about a 1 km walk away, while the Great Tang All Day Mall area is roughly 2 km away. However, traffic congestion in that area is extremely severe. If I visit Xi’an again, I’ll likely choose to stay at the Westin Xi’an, which is located right inside the Great Tang All Day Mall.
nThe Renaissance brand originally started as an upscale line under Ramada, was later acquired by New World Development in Hong Kong, and then by Marriott. I had always assumed it followed a traditional business-oriented approach, but surprisingly, Renaissance has now shifted toward a younger demographic. Its design has become increasingly trendy and Instagram-worthy, making it quite a fun choice for travelers.
nThe entire lobby design features strong local characteristics, and even has a bit of a nightclub vibe…
The rooms are also slightly more modern than those in typical business hotels.
The public areas are also quite distinctive.
The hotel’s Executive Lounge is spacious, but it gets very crowded, and there clearly aren’t enough staff members—even the lounge reception desk has a queue. After returning in the evening, I spent some time in the lounge enjoying drinks and snacks; the quality was reasonably good.
There’s also a popular restaurant in the hotel called Silk, serving Xinjiang cuisine. Both the ambiance and service are excellent. The staff are very familiar with the menu and can remember every dish ordered without writing anything down, which is truly impressive. The Big Plate Chicken is a bit spicy, but tastes delicious.
Traffic congestion in Xi’an is extremely severe, and hotels are widely scattered throughout the city, so staying close to major attractions becomes quite important. This hotel is conveniently located near both the Great Tang All Day Mall and the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda. On the second day, due to road closures for the Xi’an Marathon, vehicles couldn’t reach the hotel directly, but walking to the nearest subway station wasn’t too far.
Nevertheless, Xi’an is quite an interesting city—it’s emerged as one of China’s newly trendy destinations. It’s the kind of place where shops really strive to create unique experiences, and I feel like there’s still plenty more to explore if given another chance to visit.
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