A Hotel Setting to Dazzle Xi
2020-08-19BytheEditorialDepartment
By the Editorial Department
Xi'an is one of the most culturally and historically rich destinations in the world. Over thousands of years, the city has maintained its magnetic attraction for global travelers seeking both boundary-pushing and iconic art, design and entertainment, making it a perfect destination for W Hotel Xi'an. W Hotel Xi'an shows off its ability to, like the city itself, innovate. From the hotel's bold and complex design and its many hidden homages to millennia of history, it is ready to add a new level to Xi'an's ever-evolving offerings for global guests.
A journey backward through time
Known as “the birthplace of Chinese civilization”, Xian was a popular stop along the Silk Road since ancient times, serving as a collective meeting place for both culture and cuisine, and growing richer and more diverse with age. W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International, Inc., continues to take footprint in Xian. Located in the Qujiang District, and adjacent to Qujiang Pool Park where modernity intersects with rich cultural tapestry, W Hotel Xian is set to ignite the passions of global guests and add a new beat to the pulse of Xian, whose history spans over three millennia.
W Hotel Xian gives a bold first impression of the W Hotels Worldwide, standing in the shape of a “W”. Its design showcases the vibrant history of the region with dynamic visual displays. With its neon coating shining each night, W Hotel Xian is quickly becoming an iconic feature on the citys skyline. Imagined by acclaimed interior design firm AB Concept, W Hotel Xian combines the past and the future of Xian. The hotel features five intricate labyrinths inspired by the Zhou, Qin, Han, Sui and Tang dynasties.
An enormous eye-catching multimedia art installation with digital fragments of the Tang Dynasty (618-907) architecture welcomes guests through a floating garden entrance. The 17-meter-high Living Room is a showpiece of the hotels inspired design, boasting lighted floating curves, hanging artistic details and sloping divisions sweeping up from the floor. Each is inspired by the famous palace wall and historic depictions of the nearby Silk Road. Artworks of acrobatic pottery figurines lure guests to explore further.
Get high-class treatment at W Hotel Xi'an
When it comes to hotels in Xi'an, W Hotel Xian is consistently one of the most popular choices. After a long day of sightseeing, you can retire to the comfort of the hotel. 385 guest rooms and suites bring guests a bold representation of Xi'an culture. With spacious balconies carefully arranged for each guestroom, W Hotel Xian deliberately links each private terrace to the stage-like hidden mini bars, so guests can treat themselves with a sip while soaking in the skyline. The Extreme WOW Suite, the most lavish of the hotels 73 expansive suites, screams opulence with corrugated walls in a deep orange-red, embodying the energy of the Silk Road. Inspired by the supreme diplomatic gifting in the Tang Dynasty, peach motifs are displayed as the signature of the W pillows.
W Xian showcases four places to socialize and dine. Wei, the all-day dining restaurant, infuses local cuisine with international favorites under an eye-catching giant satin vortex embedded in the ceiling. In addition, guests can detox, de-stress and rejuvenate the body, mind and soul at the indoor WET swimming pool and outdoor WET Deck. For those who lean towards memorable experiences with a unique perspective, W Hotel Xian offers all that you may need.