Hanshe Meisu Hotel stands in Lianhu district, literally right above the metro station (lines 2 and 6), five minutes from the city wall and the Beilin Museum, opposite the Kaifeng Mall shopping centre. The hotel offers a free try-on of traditional hanfu clothing — a nice bonus for anyone wanting colourful photos.
The staff are attentive: tea and coffee are served every afternoon, and they help with small requests such as freezing food. The rooms are clean, with all amenities, and there is a partner travel agency for tours.
Who it suits: travellers for whom it matters to be right above a metro station in the very centre of Xi'an, with a bonus hanfu photoshoot.
To be fair: according to some reviews, some rooms are compact and feel more like an enclosed balcony than a proper room — soundproofing from street noise is weak, especially if the window faces the road. There is no hotel car park — plan on public transport or a taxi. According to some reviews the air conditioning doesn't always cope effectively during the hot months.