Sofitel in Xian

西安 Sofitel at Renmin Square - Exterior

This is a really nice hotel in the city located within a nice walled compound.

The 2 wings of the hotel are located on either side of the very grand People's Theatre.

I love the compounds of the ground, but didn't manage to take the morning or evening walk that I'd initially wanted to. Too little time and too much rain.

Weather was nice and cool during my visit, though not without a fair share of rain. These outdoor shots were taken after one whole day of rain the day before, hence the clear blue skies.

The rooms were nice and big, no complaints at all. I didn't take good shots of the room, was too lazy to get good angles, but would highly recommend this hotel. Bed was nice, bathrooms were huge with separate bath and shower (rain shower from grohe) area.

Eeeew this is a lousy shot...

Beyond the curtains is a huge bay window where I look out to the city in the morning.

Oh, and they give out bed time chocolates each day. . .

Breakfast is a good spread though I didnt try too much - too early to eat too much. I was more than satisfied with their butter and rolls, and a fresh brewed pot of coffee. Yes coffee was served in a french press to each customer hence the wonderful aroma of fresh brewed coffee - woo hoo!

Trust the french to make the best butter and rolls. Yummm! Pity I didnt take any photos of breakfast.

Service was good too, no complaints about the room, and linens. There was a turn down service each night hence the chocolates on my pillow.

I also tested their concierge service, sending them at 1am in the morning in search of 白酒as a gift for a business associate the next morning. The concierge was obliging and thoughtful, understanding the urgency of the matter, yet was also concerned that I needed to rest early.

In short I was generally happy with this hotel, and would definitely stay here on my next visit.