Sofitel on Renmin Square is a modern luxury hotel, set in the heart of the Xian city, Shanxi province in North China. Contemporary in style with a chic décor, it elegantly combines Eastern hospitality within a more modern atmosphere. Situated on the historic Renmin Square, close to the shopping district and famous Bell Tower, this is the destination for both business and leisure travellers who come to explore the city’s famous highlights including Xian’s Army of Terracotta Warriors.
Housed behind its modern stone and glass façade, Sofitel on Renmin Square in Xian features 178 luxurious rooms and suites. Each room is extremely stylish with funky, contemporary decor and open-plan, designer bathrooms. The lead-in Superior and Deluxe Rooms are spacious and have panoramic city or garden views while the Deluxe Club Rooms have access to the hotel's Club Lounge. Junior Suites have a separate living area and Prestige Suites enjoy panoramic views of the city.
Guests at the Sofitel Xian have a wide choice of dining options including Japanese, Indian, Chinese and Mediterranean cuisine, all served in beautifully designed settings. But foodies looking for an authentic culinary adventure, can go past the old Drum Tower and visit the Muslim Quarter famous for its unique cuisine with chilies, noodles, and lamb. When not sight-seeing, there is an inviting indoor pool and well-equipped fitness area as well as a beautiful spa.
Amenities
24hr Room ServiceBanquet FacilitiesBar/PubBusiness CentreConciergeFitness CentreIndoor PoolMeeting/Conference FacilitiesMultilingual StaffRestaurantSpa/SaunaWi-Fi AvailableStay Sofitel on Renmin Square features 178 luxurious rooms and suites. All are elegantly furnished with a Sofitel MyBed, designed for the perfect sleep, chic décor and modern bathrooms with rainforest shower. The spacious Junior and Prestige Suites enjoy panoramic views of the city and the hotel’s manicured gardens. Guests in executive floor rooms and Prestige Suites savour exclusive privileges of the Club Lounge. Room amenities include all the mod-cons with a well-stocked minibar.
ChildCare Families with children are welcome to stay at the Sofitel Xian on Renmin Square. The hotel has interconnecting rooms and an outdoor playground for children. Babysitting service can be arranged, upon request. A guided tour of the city with an experienced guide is a lesson in history and children will be amazed to hear the stories behind each cultural and archaeological site.
Dine Three restaurants at the Sofitel on Renmin Square offer fabulous culinary experiences. Guests have a choice of Cantonese at Le Chinois, Moroccan at Casablanca, Japanese at Koi, Mediterranean at Azur and Brazilian at Churrasco. After dinner sip a martini at discreet Bar Bambu, or party like Ernest Hemingway with a Cuba Libre at the hotel’s Latin nightspot, the Habana Club.
Relax The fantastic facilities at the Sofitel on Renmin Square include a soothing Touch Spa with sauna, hammam, thalassotherapy and thermal baths. There is also an indoor heated swimming pool and Jacuzzi with a well-equipped gym.
Experience The Sofitel hotel on Renmin Square is close to many attractions including the Bell Tower, Drum Tower, Great Mosque, Shaanxi History Museum and the Forest of Steles stone library. The Terracotta Warriors Museum is 45 minutes away by car. Other sites include seven-story, 64-meter Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the old City Wall built during the Ming Dynasty. Further afield is Mount Huashan, best-known for its steep slopes and hair-raising walkways.
Location Sofitel Xian on Renmin Square is located right in the heart of the city wall, within Renmin Square, the premier venue in the Commercial and Government District.
Getting there 15-hour International flight with one change. Sofitel Xian on Renmin Square is 45 minutes from Xian Xianyang International Airport.
When to go The warm and pleasant spring time from March to May is the best season during the year for travelling to Xian. The early autumn from September to October with cool weather and less rainfall is also a good time.
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