Xi'an, ChinaXincheng
Younch Hotel
Rampart courtyard pavilion
Rampart courtyard pavilion
Sixteen rooms gather around a sunken meditation pool, sheltered behind walls that echo the ancient ramparts next door.
What it’s good at
Notable
MUDA-Architects framed traditional sloping roofs around a sunken courtyard and meditation pool.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Designed by MUDA Architects at the foot of the city wall in the Huangcheng Fang district, the hotel centers a courtyard and tea room on a meditation pool.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Huangchengfang borders the northeastern city wall, putting an ancient Ming Dynasty gate tower within a short walk.
The rooms
Raw stone and hand-dyed linen line the bedrooms, and ground-floor suites add private courtyards with open-air soaking tubs.
At the table
Cantonese dishes are served around an illuminated tree terrarium downstairs, and the bar pours boutique Chinese wines.
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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.