Sofitel Legend Peoples Grand Hotel Xian

The staff were exceptional.

WiFi connection was poor

We visited this city to see the Terra Cotta Warriors. The hotel was located in a good and secure area close to shopping, restaurant and near the East Gate of the old town wall. Staff were nice and accommodating. Room was clean and well appointed. We did have a problem with no hot water and they moved us immediately with a room upgrade. Most staff speak some English, which is very appreciated. Didn't use the pool, but had dinner in the Italian restaurant. Good Chinese red wine we tried. Manager's drinks in the afternoon are a MUST!

Once night we returned from a local food tour and we were under the impression there was a bar upstairs. When we were met at the elevator, it was with, "there's a bar downstairs" however there were other patrons drinking there. After some conversation with one of the staff (in black) asking why we can't be here, she agreed and we sat down and they took our order. We felt very uncomfortable that we were not the type of clientele (white) they wanted in that room. We were happier at the bar downstairs with nicer staff.