First day in Xi'an? Stay here! I've uncovered the locals' hidden gem hotel

First day in Xi'an? Stay here! I've uncovered the locals' hidden gem hotel Friends visiting Xi'an always ask me where to stay? As a "half-local" who's lived here for 8 years, today I'm sharing my ultimate first-day accommodation recommendation - the InterContinental Xi'an North must be my TOP1 pick! Tested personally, from landing to check-in, the whole experience is absolutely amazing. High-speed rail/airport travelers should lock this one in! ✨【Why choose it? 3 killer advantages that hit the spot】 - Transportation heaven: Right above the Administrative Center metro station, just 20 minutes to Xi'an North Station, and only 40 minutes by taxi to Xianyang Airport. No more struggling with luggage until you question your life choices! - Ancient city immersion: The moment you step in, you'll be awestruck! Revolving doors with city wall elements, Silk Road themed murals, and a three-courtyard design will make you feel like you've time-traveled to aristocratic Chang'an. Every photo looks like "My Imperial Chang'an"! - Lazy traveler's paradise: With CityOn Mall and The Mixc shopping centers downstairs and City Sports Park right across the street, you can eat, shop and explore all within walking distance. After a tiring day, nothing beats coming back to relax at the hotel! 🏨【Divine details only guests would know - Southern friends were shocked】 - Xi'an romance in your room: I stayed in their Classic Deluxe King Room with my bestie, and we were immediately won over by the "calligraphy pastry" welcome gift! Writing on cookies with chocolate sauce, paired with handwritten cards and warm sweet soup - the ceremony was perfect! The muted green palette + floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the city park made my Southern friend take 100 photos when she saw snow! - Breakfast selection paralysis: Roujiamo must have both lean and fatty meat! Youcha fried dough twists must be soaked! The jujube in jingao is heart-meltingly sweet! Plus freshly made beef paomo, stir-fried liangfen... Breakfast served until 10am on weekdays - sleep in and still make it. My bestie couldn't try everything even after 3 days! - 25th floor romance overload: Head straight to The Grill for dinner! Their set menu + night views + red wine with Xi'an's glittering lights beneath your feet - even more breathtaking than the Bell Tower for dates! ❄️【Bonus: What to do when it snows in Xi'an?】 My friend came last year during heavy snowfall. Sipping New Year's afternoon tea in the lobby while watching snow, with warm desserts against the snowy backdrop - she said this is how "Chang'an snow" should be experienced! Cold-sensitive girls can just stay in all day - tea, steak, shopping. Snow days are made for lounging! 📍【Key itinerary for your first day in Xi'an】 Land → drop luggage at hotel → eat biangbiang noodles at mall downstairs → visit City Sports Park → 25th floor steak dinner with night views → return for a bath and relax Next day take metro directly to Terracotta Warriors/Bell Tower - seamless transition!