Location
Xi'an, China

This sophisticated 5-star hotel in the heart of the ancient imperial capital of Xi'an enjoys a premier location directly in front of the Wild Goose Pagoda. The Tang City Wall ruins are a 2-minute walk. The soaring glass-walled lobby overlooks lively Da Tang Street plaza, where Xi'an's nighttime street life flourishes. An interior courtyard with sunken garden is illuminated with striking columns of red light after dark. Deluxe rooms offer sleek, contemporary accommodations in serene brown tones accented with touches of traditional Tang Dynasty decor. Rooms have a plush love seat, desk, 37-inch LCD HD television, iPod docking station and high-speed Internet access. Coffee- and tea-making facilities are provided. Marble bathrooms are appointed with every amenity, including rain shower, separate tub, white tea bath toiletries, bathrobe and slippers. Westin's trademark Heavenly Bed, with down pillows and duvet, ensures sound sleep. A pool, spa and gym offer means to work out and refresh. The hotel's Seasonal Tastes restaurant provides a lavish buffet breakfast with varied international offerings. Relax over a drink at the stylish Mix Bar or head outside onto the terrace to admire the view of Wild Goose Pagoda. Also on the hotel premises is the Xi'an Quijang Museum of Fine Arts, which you may visit if time permits—admission is free for hotel guests. The museum showcases exceptional Chinese art and antiquities including murals depicting China's history through different dynasties, a rare collection of Ming and Qing Dynasty porcelain, and the world's only gold suit of armor.