Shangri-La Hotel Xian

Although small by Chinese standards, with just 386 rooms, the Shangri-La Hotel, Xian has set the bar for luxury accommodations in the heart of the Gaoxin hi-tech development zone. But this property isn’t just for business travelers — tourists visiting the Terracotta Warriors Museum and Xian’s ancient walled city will appreciate the spa, swimming pool, quartet of bars and selection of restaurants including Tian Xiang Ge, specializing in Cantonese cooking. Built in 1985, the hotel has undergone extensive renovations, and the stylish guest rooms and suites are now done in rich shades of blue and brown, while still featuring their best asset: floor-to-ceiling windows and exceptional views.