W Hotels Worldwide has opened W Xi’an, the brand’s seventh hotel in Greater China and the largest W to open in Asia-Pacific. Owned by Vanzhong Real Estate and located in the city’s Qujiang District, where modernity intersects with a rich cultural tapestry, W Xi’an is set to add a new beat to the pulse of a city whose history spans back over three millennia.

Known to many as “the birthplace of Chinese civilization,” Xi’an was a popular stop along the Silk Road, serving as a collective meeting place for both culture and cuisine, and remains an importing trading centre today.

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Spread over approximately 80,000sqm, the new W Xi’an gives a bold first impression of the W Hotels brand. Imagined by interior design firm AB Concept, W Xi’an reinterprets the rich historical, social and physical contexts of the city through the modern lens of the W brand. The design fuses the past and future of Xi’an, showcasing the vibrant history of the region with dynamic visual displays taking guests through five ancient dynasties that once called Xi’an home.

Each of the 385 guest rooms and suites features signature W pillows alongside the brand’s signature bed; a spacious balcony, and a stage-like hidden minibar. The Extreme WOW Suite, the most lavish of the hotel’s 73 expansive suites, screams opulence with corrugated walls in a deep orange-red, embodying the energy of the Silk Road.

W Xi’an showcases four places to socialize and dine. Wei, the all-day dining restaurant, infuses local cuisine with international favorites under an eye-catching giant satin vortex embedded in the ceiling. Yen, the hotel’s signature restaurant, features 11 separate rooms with Tang dynasty accents and is a showcase of Cantonese fine dining and innovative Dim Sum. FU serves up trendy hot pot, providing guests with an interactive interpretation of the redefined traditional dish; while WOOBAR transforms from a laid-back hangout by day to a stylish lounge by night, seating guests with easy access to the dance floor and serving up both a global selection of spirits and a curated take on afternoon tea.

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Guests can detox, de-stress and rejuvenate body, mind, and soul at the indoor WET swimming pool and outdoor WETDeck. A digital screen at the end of the WET pool allows for over-the-top events to reach a new level with projected graphics and the ability to host on-water fashion shows.

The 24-hour FIT gym boasts a range of state-of-the-art equipment to keep guests ready for their next adventure. Guests can also choose to get pampered at AWAY Spa, which features a myriad of relaxing and rejuvenating services between five treatment rooms, two rooms for manicure-pedicure paradise, a hair salon, and two makeup rooms for getting glam.

With over 4,000 square meters of event space, versatile function spaces are fully equipped with advanced audio-visual facilities to set the stage for world-class events. The Great Room, with its towering ceiling and twisting chandeliers, has 2,330 square meters of space to accommodate up to 1,000 guests, making it one of the largest hotel ballrooms in town.

“Xi’an is one of the most culturally and historically rich destinations in the world. Over thousands of years, the city has maintained its magnetic attraction for global travellers seeking both boundary-pushing and iconic art, design, and entertainment, making it the perfect destination for our new flagship property,” says Anthony Ingham, global brand leader, W Hotels Worldwide. “W Xi’an shows off our ability to, like the city itself, innovate. From the hotel’s bold and complex design to its many hidden homages to millennia of history, we are ready to add a new level to the city’s ever-evolving offerings for global guests.”

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