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2.0
Worst experience of my life - the place was heaving with...
Worst experience of my life - the place was heaving with people and it was impossible to actually see anything. No organisation or crowd control at all - a complete free for all with no limit on numbers. After queing for ages to get into the complex you then have to fight through thousands of people pushing and shoving their way into the pits. In the end I had to give up because it was just too unpleasant and claustrophobic - not to mention unsafe. If a fire had broken out in any of the pits there would have been hundreds of deaths because there was literally no way to get out because of the crowds. Pit 1 was at least 10 people deep the whole way around. The road infrastructure is also very badly designed and it takes ages to get to the entrance because of the traffic jams. Avoid this place at all costs (especially at weekends and peak times and the whole of July/August). Watch a video on it instead - you'll see more than I did!
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Guest review by
CaroZim
Zimbabwe
10.0
This was an amazing morning.
This was an amazing morning. Go early to avoid it being too crowded. Get yourself a guide so they can tell
You the history of the place. Fascinating! If I were to go again I would go in Autumn or spring when it’s a bit cooler. Incredibly hot in July and August!
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Guest review by
Jenni
United Kingdom
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Superb - What previous guests thought, 951 reviews
Superb · 951 reviews
Amazing spacious lobby with live music, billiard table, table football, bar and sofà where relaxing. One beverage (coffee or beer) offered daily.
Very helpfull staff! Free laundry. Very comfortable room (we book a private double room with toilet).
Very good location in a lively area, close to muslim district and bell tower, subway, bus service to terracotta army. Nearby you can find many restaurant, shop and a gaming centre
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews
Fabulous · 19 reviews
The hotel is comfortable, very well placed, and the owner is very welcoming. He speaks very good English and gives good advice for visiting the city and its surroundings. He helped me buy my ticket to the Terracotta Army.
The personal was very nice, they brought me tea and snacks. The room was not to small and the hotel is directly opposit the Huaquing Palace at the top of the mall. The terracotta army is also reachable by bus, for me it was a great stay.
The hotel was easily reachable by line 9.
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,292 reviews
Fabulous · 1,292 reviews
Great hotel with lovely breakfast but what made our stay was the staff. Victor from reception went above and beyond in helping us sort out a double booking issue in which booking.com was really unhelpful. He also helped us to book tickets for the Terracotta army as it was a bit complicated in Chinese. Overall amazing experience with incredible service
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,208 reviews
Exceptional · 1,208 reviews
The hotel is very nice, with very nice common areas, well located, close to monuments and metro. The staff speaks little English but was always very helpful. The breakfast was very nice and a small buffet of drinks and fruits was available all day. The room was clean and very comfortable. They even offer some tours and activities in town (terracotta army visit, dance show, bike tour...).
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 912 reviews
Fabulous · 912 reviews
Good location,helpful staff.Room was big and comfortable.Hotel has even little office just next to the lifts where you can buy trips to Terracotta Army etc.
Superb - What previous guests thought, 623 reviews
Superb · 623 reviews
The location of the hotel was great, close to the great wall, which is beautiful at night as well as day time. A bit of a distance to the Terracotta Army but close to subway or.ypu van take a taxi to get there
The beds were comfortable, and the bathroom was big with a good shower
Very good - What previous guests thought, 60 reviews
Very good · 60 reviews
The hotel was very nice. The rooms a bit outdated, especially the bathroom.
The breakfast was great, a big variation of food, European flavors but also Chinese flavors.
The hotel had a very cute doll which you could buy, a terracotta army cartoon like doll
The hotel had a Starbucks inside
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,094 reviews
Superb · 1,094 reviews
Great hotel: modern, comfortable, clean. Wish we stayed more than one night. Especially because Xi’an has more to offer than just a Terracotta Army trip. Location is also great and at walking distance from both the Southern part of city walls and gate and the bell tower square and the main must-see pagodas.
The atmosphere of this beautiful city is great and the hotel quality does justice to the place.
It was perhaps one of the best price vs quality stays ever experienced.
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 426 reviews
Fabulous · 426 reviews
We arrived at 9 am and were immediately checked in. After we used the facilities in the room and left for the day when we got back in the afternoon, our room was made up with fresh towels and new bottles of water. They also helped us book our tickets for the Terracotta army and suggested sights in the area. The hotel is near the Muslims quarter, and there are good restaurants, street foods, and shopping options within. The nearest metro station is about 10-15 minute walk.
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Guest review by
Pearlie
United Kingdom
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