China Travel Forum

[Robin]

Hi, I will be travelling to China for 10 days, looking to spend
about 6 days in Beijing and 4 days in Xian. Any recommendation
for hotels in Xian? I am actually leaning towards the Sheraton.
But not sure if it's a good choice. Also, what is the best way to
travel from Beijing to Xian? I would like to take a train outbound
from Beijing to Xian, and fly from Xian back to Beijing. How
much would that cost? Is it easy to get train and air tickets in
China, or should I get it from here?

[Sam]

Sheraton is a newly built hotel, will need half an hours drive to the very center of the city. Their rooms are more spacious with better facilities than Hyatt. What's more, they have a swiming pool which is very rare among the 5-star hotels in Xi'an (owing to the lack of water there). While Hyatt, built for more than 10 years, facilities are rather old, their only advantage is the location.
Another choice is Howard Johnson Ginwa Plaza Hotel(5-star) near the south gate of the City Wall. I know their deluxe rooms with about the same rate with the standard rooms of Sheraton, are rather comfortable.
taking train is a best way.