Marriott International and Shaanxi Chang'An Construction & Investment Development have agreed to develop a high-end hotel in Xi'an.

When opened, the 315-room Xi'an Marriott Hotel will be part of the Chang'An Metropolis Center on Nanguan Zhengjie, near the South Ancient City Gate in Xi'an's central business district and within easy reach of major historical sites and entertainment areas. Xi'an's hi-tech zone is about a 15-minute drive away.

Accommodation at the Xi'an Marriott Hotel is reported to be stylish, spacious and comfortable and will feature plush bed and bath linens and amenities, flat screen televisions and high speed Internet access.

For dining and entertainment, the hotel will offer a casual restaurant serving three meals daily, a Chinese restaurant, and a specialty restaurant.

Recreational amenities will include an indoor swimming pool and a signature spa including a fully equipped health and fitness center. An executive level and lounge, business center with two small meeting rooms, and a gift shop complete the hotel's array of amenities.

For social events and conferences, the Xi'an Marriott Hotel will have 1,535 square meters of meeting space. This will comprised of a 920-square meter grand ballroom that will be divisible into four sections, a 150-square meter junior ballroom, and five individual meeting rooms in varying configurations.

(China Hospitality News December 23, 2008)