W Xi'an
Shaanxi
W Xi'an sits beside Qujiangchi Lake, using a lakeside setting for a hotel with a deliberately energetic design. Its 372 rooms and suites each have a private balcony, with outlooks towards the water or city. The guestrooms occupy the fifth to 26th floors, while a 17-metre-high Living Room gives the public spaces a striking scale. The emphasis is on a contemporary experience of Xi'an, with the lake adding an outdoor counterpoint to the interiors. WEI, YEN Chinese Restaurant and WOOBAR provide different dining and drinks settings. Indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness centre and spa create options for quieter time. For guests who want to combine the city's historical excursions with a modern lakeside base, the hotel makes both the accommodation and evening spaces part of the trip.