Of Xi'an's several five-star hotels, the Shangri-La boasts the best rooms: spacious, with either king- or queen-size beds, and well-appointed with nice bathroom and lighting fixtures. Service is solid here. Located outside the city wall, the hotel is inconvenient for walking around, but a 15-minute taxi ride will get you to the center of town. Stay here if you're in town just to see the Terra-Cotta Warriors, as it is closer to the expressway leading to the treasures than other luxury hotels.

Facilities:2 restaurants; bar; cafe; large indoor swimming pool; health club and spa; concierge; tour desk; airport shuttle; 24-hr. business center; 24-hr. forex; salon; 24-hr. room service; in-room massage; same-day laundry/dry cleaning; executive-level rooms.

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Shangri-La Golden Flower (Jinhua Fandian)

	Address	Changle Xi Lu 8
	Location	3km/2 miles east of city wall, Around Town
	Transportation	Bus: no. 13 (from the station) or 45 (from east of Bell Tower to Jinhua Lu)
	Phone	800/942-5050, 029/8323-2981
	Fax	029/8323-5477
	Web site	www.shangri-la.com
	Room Information	453 units
	Prices	¥1,821 ($227) standard room; from ¥3,446 ($430) suite. 15% service charge. 30% discounts
	Credit Cards	AE, DC, MC, V
	In Room Amenities	A/C, satellite TV, broadband Internet access (executive rooms), minibar, fridge, iron, safe