W Xi’an
Qujiang, China
W Xi’an turns up the colour beside Qujiangchi Lake, with vivid rooms, marble bathrooms and balconies that make the setting part of the stay. Dining includes the open-kitchen WEI and Chinese restaurant YEN, while WOOBAR adds a social focal point after sightseeing. This is a lively alternative to the city’s more traditional grand hotels. Plan for time around the southern cultural district as well as separate journeys to sights inside the old walls.