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Sofitel Xian on Renmin Square
Xi'an, China · Sofitel · Core Luxury
The 1953 Renmin Dasha was the first grand hotel of the People's Republic, once the tallest building in Xi'an after the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Architect Hong Qing put 50 ounces of gold on the dome. Queen Elizabeth II, Zhou Enlai, and Deng Xiaoping slept here; Sofitel now runs the house on Renmin Square. The compound was certified for a Class 8 earthquake, and Soong Ching-ling also stayed, while the original opened in July 1953 as the biggest hotel in Northwest China.
- 178 rooms
- Opened 2005
- Neighborhood: Renmin Square
- Architect: Hong Qing
About Sofitel Xian on Renmin Square
- When Renmin Dasha opened in July 1953 it was the biggest hotel in Northwest China and the second-tallest building in Xi'an after the 7th-century Big Wild Goose Pagoda.
- Hong Qing of the Northwest Architectural Design Institute coated the dome and facade lettering in 50 ounces of gold. He was later among the 30 architects invited to design Mao's Memorial Hall.
- The compound was certified for a Class 8 earthquake. Queen Elizabeth II, Zhou Enlai, Deng Xiaoping, and Soong Ching-ling are among those who stayed.
History
Renmin Dasha opened in July 1953 as the first grand hotel of the People's Republic in Xi'an, designed by Hong Qing, with 50 ounces of gold on the dome. Sofitel has run the house on Renmin Square since 2005. Queen Elizabeth II, Zhou Enlai, and Deng Xiaoping are among the guests who slept here.
The setting
On Renmin Square in Xi'an's Xin Cheng core, the 1953 state guesthouse compound. The Bell Tower and the city walls are the old capital walk from this door.
Restaurants and bars
- Le Chinois — Restaurant · Chinese (authentic Shaanxi and contemporary Cantonese)
- Club Millésime — Restaurant · French
- AZUR — Restaurant · Mediterranean and European
- Bar Bambu — Bar
Experiences
- Indoor heated swimming pool and jacuzzi — Indoor heated pool with jacuzzi, poolside cocktails, and separate children's pools including a shaded pool.
- Spa massage treatments — A selection of soothing massage treatments delivered by experienced massage therapists.
- Fitness centre — State-of-the-art fitness centre with a range of equipment, plus sauna access.
Amenities
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
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