Xi'an, ChinaHi-Tech Zone
JW Marriott Hotel Xi'an Southwest
Scholarly glass tower
Hi-Tech Zone Xi'an, China
Opened
2023
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe LocalOutside the door
The house
MarriottScholarly glass tower
Ancient Tang Dynasty academies shape this glass tower, bringing scholarly motifs and regional craftsmanship to Xi'an's high-tech corridor.
What it’s good at
Notable
Elevator lobbies double as galleries displaying Shaanxi ceramics, beneath four-meter guest room ceilings.
Listed
Shaanxi ingredients appear in Cantonese dishes at Yong Hao Court near ancient parklands.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Views from JW Marriott Xi'an Southwest's upper floors take in the Tang Dynasty Wall Site Park along with the business district skyline below.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Tangyan Road cuts through the Gaoxin tech district, and the walking trails of Tang Dynasty Wall Site Park sit right outside.
The rooms
Ceilings rise four meters above pale wood and lavender rugs, with windows looking straight toward the ancient wall park.
The pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated lap pool sits beneath a timber lattice ceiling, and the gym looks onto the fifth-floor courtyard garden.
Restaurant
Yong Hao Court
Fourteen private dining salons and open marble tables sit beneath sculptural chandeliers, serving Cantonese cuisine with Shaanxi accents.
At the table
Tian Xi lays out buffet spreads from an open kitchen, and The Lounge serves afternoon tea and evening cocktails.
How it began
Cheng Chung Design drew on the historic Guanzhong Academy, shaping the 2023 interiors around motifs of bamboo slips and classical pavilions.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.