There are 5 Sofitel Legend hotels in the world, and in 2014, Xi'an welcomed the first Sofitel Legend hotel in China. Sofitel Legend Xi'an is renovated on the basis of the original Xi'an State Guesthouse, which was founded in 1953 and is located in the center of Xi'an, and the designer at that time was Mr. Hong Qing, the chief designer of the Northwest Design and Research Institute. Today, the State Guesthouse has been transformed into a luxury hotel, and the new hotel has been redesigned by the internationally award-winning Hong Kong firm Cheng Chung.
As a legendary luxury hotel brand created by Accor, Sofitel Legend required that the main building be more than 50 years old and have a certain historical background when selecting the location of the hotel. The original Xi'an State Guesthouse not only has a long architectural history, but also once served as a designated place to receive important international and domestic guests, so it has naturally become the first choice for Sofitel legend.
Sofitel has a legendary cultural connotation, and there is a museum on the first floor, which is used to display old objects from the original Xi'an State Guesthouse in the hotel building for more than 60 years, as well as photos of celebrities and artists. Twice a day, in the morning and evening, the hotel conducts a plaque polishing and lighting ceremony, which is also part of Sofitel's tradition and culture. Culture is also reflected in people, Sofitel has a tall and temperamental "old" doorman Master Qin, who just retired three years ago to work in the concierge of Sofitel Hotel. As a child, Master Qin had an infinite yearning for the People's Building, so in his own words, working in the People's Building was to realize his childhood dream. Coincidentally, he was born in 1953 at the same age as the People's Building, witnessing the history of the People's Building, and Master Qin has also become an important symbol of Sofitel's cultural heritage.
Butler service is the hallmark of Sofitel Legend and is the hallmark of a high-quality hotel. Before the guests arrived at the hotel, they were careful to inquire and help. Receive a handwritten letter from the housekeeper every night. Every time a guest leaves the hotel, the concierge staff will watch the guest's ride out of the courtyard of the People's Building. There is nothing perfunctory about these meticulous and down-to-earth services, making guests feel welcome.
The whole building of the People's Building cleverly integrates the French national flower veiner iris as a decorative element, combined with the style of Chinese, French and Russian classical architecture, with a unique exotic style. On the basis of the original building, the lobby of the hotel is equipped with crystal chandeliers, which look down from the second floor, which has the gorgeous feeling of a European-style palace.
The hotel has 44 luxurious rooms and 27 suites. The living area and the sleeping area of the room are separated, the head of the bed has an intelligent lighting control system for the whole room, and the opposite side of the sleeping area is an independent dressing area. The living room is a standard French décor, simple and stylish, bright and bright. In the living room, there is a two-seater sofa with a single sofa and a simple coffee table. There is a desk by the window. The toilet area is spacious: the sink, the bidet area, the bathtub area and the shower area are clearly divided. In the bathroom, the hotel also placed decorations that represent the characteristics of Xi'an city: porcelain imitating Tang Sancai.
The hotel has 4 restaurants and 1 bar, among which the LOUIS XIII Bar, located on the 7th and 8th floors of the hotel, is worth mentioning. The upper and lower double-glazed wine cabinets are stocked with a wide range of brands of wine and champagne. At the center of the wine cabinet is the world's rarest brandy--- LOUIS XIII Rare Cask 42.6, which is limited to 738 bottles worldwide. In addition, from 5:30 to 7:30 every day, there is also a happyhour time, and guests of executive rooms and suites can enjoy free drinks and snacks in the lounge.
The hotel also offers a spa and a wide range of facilities, including a pool that is only open to guests of the legendary hotel. The hotel provides 24-hour full butler service to meet the needs of guests. The hotel is located in Dongxin Street, Xi'an New Town, next to the provincial government, close to Heping Road, and within walking distance to Wulukou Station of Metro Line 1. The hotel is well connected to major attractions (such as the Terracotta Warriors) and transportation hubs in and around Xi'an.
