"had a truly excellent stay at novotel at the bell tower with my family. a five-star experience i'd recommend to anyone.
location: perfect. just a 2-minute walk to the metro, and walking distance from the tourist district, especially the gorgeous bell tower. plenty of food and drink options nearby, including chagee and luckin coffee.
rooms: very clean and tastefully decorated. amenities were great. beds were super comfy. soundproofing could've been better — we did hear some noise from the corridor — but not a deal-breaker.
service: the staff were a standout. when my parents ran into trouble with the didi app, the hotel staff kindly helped advise them. they also accidentally checked out early due to an erroneous train booking, and were able to check back in without incident. they were extremely impressed with the service, and i'm very thankful.
from the outside the building isn't the prettiest, but don't judge a book and all that. overall, had a wonderful, super value for money stay. we'll definitely return to novotel if we're ever back in xi'an."