Xi'an

Slap in the centre of downtown, this state-owned four-star place is comfortable and handy for the airport bus stop. — Lonely Planet

The older of the two Shangri-La's in Xian, this remains one of the city's most luxurious hotels. — Fodor's

Superior, contemporary hotel in high-tech development zone near business, entertainment and shopping destinations. — Hideaway Report

Of the various hostels in Xi'an, this is the best choice. A restored courtyard residence, it formerly housed the Xianyang County government. — Frommer's

Xi’an top hotel, situated around 1km northeast of the Bell Tower, has a full range of facilities and unrivalled levels of comfort and refinement. . — Insight Guides

Located over 1.6km (1 mile) west of the city walls, the Sheraton has improved remarkably in recent years, and service is the best in Xi'an. — Frommer's

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Just the name Sofitel exudes visions of modern elegance and artful sophistication, and this top-notch accommodation not only meets, but exceeds, expectations. — Star Service

A hybrid of sorts, this place has dorms and the vibe of a youth hostel but the look and feel of a three-star hotel. — Lonely Planet

Directly opposite from the Big Wild Goose Pagoda on Ci En Road, this trendy hotel has trappings much hipper than a typical Westin. — Star Service

The hotel is close to the main subway line and train station, and Xi'an International Airport and the famous Terracotta Warriors are just 45 minutes away. — Star Service

This cross between a Chinese fortress and an alpine lodge is the most interesting place to stay in Dunhuang, and possibly in the whole of the province. — Fodor's

This stylish new hotel has a great location, tucked away on a lane west of the Drum Tower. — Frommer's

This hip hostel is the younger sister of Hàn Táng House and Hàn Táng Inn and a short walk down the road from both. — Lonely Planet

This exotic hotel is one of the city's most opulent and grand, and it lures vacationers and conference events aplenty due to its large size (there's meeting space for as many as 1,000). — Star Service

Right by the Bell Tower in the centre of downtown, this decent 300-plus-room, four-star hotel has been in business for more than three decades. — Lonely Planet

You’d think staying smack bang in the Muslim Quarter would be noisy, but Sahara is set well back around a quiet Chinese courtyard in a lovely Qing-dynasty building replete with traditional accents. — Lonely Planet