Xi'an, ChinaQujiang
W Xi'an
Futuristic dynastic tower
Qujiang Xi'an, China
Opened
2018
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
MarriottFuturistic dynastic tower
The property recasts ancient imperial history into a neon-lit spectacle, driven by late-night cocktails and music beside Qujiangchi Lake.
What it’s good at
Notable
Floating light ribbons and Tang dynasty motifs illuminate the seventeen-meter-high central lobby.
Listed
Multimedia installations and motifs draw on five imperial dynasties from ancient Chang'an.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Every one of the 372 rooms comes with a private balcony facing Qujiangchi Lake, an unusual standard feature for a hotel this size.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Qujiangchi Lake and its parklands sit directly outside, with the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda a short trip away.
The rooms
Every room opens onto a private balcony over Qujiangchi Lake. Inside, bold teal walls surround marble bathrooms with oversized circular mirrors.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Submerged loungers line the heated indoor pool beneath sculpted ceiling baffles, and an outdoor pool opens for warmer months.
The spa
Spa suites include deep soaking tubs beneath glowing wall discs, and treatments draw on Himalayan salt massage.
Restaurant
WEI
Chefs cook from open show kitchens under oversized red canopies, serving dishes straight from woks and grills.
How it began
The building joins two companion towers in the W Five Park complex to trace the shape of a giant W.
Xi'an
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
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.