A former state guesthouse opened in 1953 in central Xi'an, close to the city wall, where every guest has a butler. It suits travellers who prefer a small historic hotel, with an indoor pool, fitness centre and a spa offering Chinese foot massage. Rooms are listed from US$230 a night.
Sofitel Legend People's Grand Hotel Xian is a five-star hotel at 319 Dongxin Street in central Xi'an, Shaanxi, China. It opened in 1953 as a state guesthouse on former imperial palace grounds and has received visiting dignitaries ever since. With a butler for every guest, it suits travellers who want a small historic hotel close to the city wall.
The Xi'an City Wall is about 1.1 km away, the Muslim Quarter about 1.4 km, the Bell Tower about 1.5 km and the Drum Tower about 1.9 km. Wulukou metro station (Lines 1 and 4) is about 670 m from the hotel and Dachaishi station about 850 m. Xi'an Railway Station is about 2 km. Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) is about 38 km by road; airport taxis and the hotel limousine can be booked.
Published room counts vary between 71 and 108 rooms and suites, all with king-size Sofitel MyBed bedding. The suites include two Prestige Suites, three Opera Suites and a split-level Imperial Suite overlooking the garden and fountain. Many suites and some rooms can be connected. Children up to 17 stay free when no extra bed is needed.
Dolce Vita serves Italian food, and a Chinese pavilion is set aside for tea. Breakfast is a buffet.
The spa has three treatment rooms, one for couples, and a traditional Chinese foot massage room. The indoor pool and the fitness centre have floor-to-ceiling windows.
There are 21 meeting rooms, a pillarless ballroom of 1,100 m² and a grand theatre seating about 1,500.
The restored building mixes mid-century architecture with Chinese tradition and French decorative touches, set around courtyard gardens. La Chinoiserie serves Chinese and Western dishes, the Louis XIII Bar pours fine wines, rare cognacs and cocktails, and the Lobby Lounge serves afternoon tea.
Sources: Skylark: Sofitel Legend People's Grand Hotel Xi'an Facts checked November 2026.
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Wi-Fi in public areas is free of charge.
Free private parking on site, with EV charging.
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Children of all ages are welcome.
Children up to 17 stay free when no extra bed is needed.
Extra bed and crib availability depends on the room type.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
The minimum age for check-in is 18.
Pets are not allowed.
Groups needing more than 9 rooms should request group availability from the hotel.
Free parking with EV charging.
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Stay & facilities
At 319 Dongxin Street in central Xi'an, within walking distance of the Bell and Drum Towers and the Muslim Quarter.
Check-in is from 2:00 PM and check-out is by 12 noon. The front desk is open 24 hours.
Yes, an indoor pool, plus a fitness centre and a spa with a couples room and a Chinese foot massage room.
Sofitel Legend People's Grand Hotel Xian has Wi-Fi; the listing does not say whether it is free. Listed: Internet – Wifi and WiFi in public areas.
The closest places to Sofitel Legend People's Grand Hotel Xian are Xi'an City Wall (1.1 km), Muslim Quarter (1.4 km) and Bell Tower (1.5 km). The area section lists 1 more place nearby.
Getting there
Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) is about 38 km away by road. Airport taxis and the hotel limousine can be booked for the transfer.
Yes, private parking on site is free and has EV charging.
Wulukou station on Lines 1 and 4, about 670 m away.
Yes, Sofitel Legend People's Grand Hotel Xian has an airport shuttle. The nearest airport listed on bookingMentor is Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY).
Booking
Published counts vary between 71 and 108 rooms and suites, so confirm the room type when booking.
Dolce Vita serves Italian cuisine, and there is a Chinese tea pavilion.
Families & accessibility
No, pets are not allowed.
What's included
Yes, butler service is provided to every guest.
Yes, Sofitel Legend People's Grand Hotel Xian serves breakfast. Breakfast: Buffet.
Prices & payment
Rooms at Sofitel Legend People's Grand Hotel Xian start from $230.00 (USD) per night (Premium Room). 5 room types are listed, from $230.00 to $350.00 a night. The price for your dates is shown when you check availability.
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