Wow... what can we say. We arrived with 2 weary children (8 & 10) after a 5 hour train journey from Beijing and then a 50 minute taxi ride. The hotel couldn't have been more helpful.
We arrived at our sumptuous room with bunk beds that the kids adored, and were told that the children could participate in free activities including calligraphy, paper cutting, magic drawing, and learn about the tradition of Chinese tea ceremony at a time of our convenience. The children enjoyed their time with Bella Chang so much they didn't want to leave as she was so patient and attentive. The children kept telling us the experience was unforgettable.
During lunchtime we walked the 5 minutes through the pedestrian area to the intime shopping area ( level 3) to enjoy authentic Xi'an food (袁家村)。
The next day after a full day of terracotta warriors, temples and pagodas, the Children were tired but were so keen to do the tea making and calligraphy again that they asked reception and the amazing Angel Zhong this time worked with the kids and they loved every part again.
Later we were delighted to be invited to the VIP lounge on level 8 which we all loved. The variety of food available was not only visually pleasing but also delicious. Great view, relaxing music, attentive staff, can't asked for a better way to unwind. Angel came and presented the kids with amazing gifts (we were speechless) and made us feel so welcome by telling us about history, life and culture of Xian. We just casually to