The Ritz-Carlton, Xi'an

The address is 50 Keji 2nd Road, in Xi’an’s central business district. Ganjiazhai metro station, the city bus station and both Xi’an and Xi’an North railway stations are within easy reach. Xi’an Xianyang International Airport is 36.4 km away. There is no hotel shuttle; on request the hotel books seats on the airport bus or arranges a private car, limousine or van.

The Ritz-Carlton Spa takes up the entire fifth floor, with a couples’ suite with its own balcony, zen gardens, relaxation lounges, a sauna, steam room, whirlpool and the indoor pool. Therapists pair classic techniques with local touches across scrubs and wraps, facials, eye and lip treatments, scalp massage, men’s treatments, foot baths and in-room massage. The 80-minute Indulgence of Time moves from a body exfoliation and a marine-algae or mud wrap to a petal bath and an aromatherapy massage; the 120-minute Silk Serenity is a Swedish massage with Silk Road oils of black pepper, ginger and sandalwood.

The Ritz Kids programme starts with a dedicated check-in for young guests, and Ritz Kids Safari Night turns the room into a campsite, with tents set up for a night indoors. A children’s pool sits beside the indoor pool.

Dining runs from Cantonese cooking and Japanese teppanyaki to Asian small plates on the roof, and in-room dining is available around the clock.

• Xian Kitchen – all-day restaurant with local and international dishes, buffets and an à la carte menu, and an outdoor terrace
• Jing Xuan – refined Cantonese cuisine with local influences, and eight private dining rooms
• Tasuro – teppanyaki and premium meats, cooked to order at six live stations
• Flair – rooftop bar and restaurant reached by its own lift, with 180-degree views, signature cocktails, a sushi counter and Southeast Asian tapas
• Lobby Lounge – light dishes, pastries, cakes and afternoon tea