When we decided to visit China with kids, it was important to us choose a known Hotel brand that we had stayed with previously. A Wyndham Hotel in China was an obvious choice because we knew that we would get a hotel that offers accommodation to a high standard. We decided the best Xian hotel for us was the TRYP by Wyndham in Xian hotel. We wanted a centrally located hotel, close to all the best things to do in Xi’an.
The TRYP brand by Wyndham has a different feel in each hotel. The TRYP brand gives each of its hotels the liberty to be original to feel individual and deliver a unique accommodation experience for everyone who visits. After all, the TRYP hotel by Wyndham motto is “Powered by the city”
The TRYP by Wyndham in Xian is located in the Beilin district, close to downtown Xian with convenient metro stations close by within a 10-minute walk.
What was check-in like at TRYP by Wyndham in Xi’an?
Being a westerner in China is always a challenge. After taking the elevator to the 6th-floor reception at the TRYP by Wyndham in Xian, we approached the check-in desk in the lounge, we could see staff looking at us as one darted off to find the English speaker in the office.
We were greeted by a nice lady who spoke what I would say is good enough English to get by, but on the other hand, our Chinese is extremely limited!
Our check-in at the TRYP by Wyndham hotel in Xian was pretty smooth considering the language barrier. For many Chinese people, it is a lack of confidence in speaking English to a native speaker that holds them back from trying. Once we made the lady Tina comfortable, she became much more confident in speaking with us.
What does the TRYP by Wyndham lobby have?
This TRYP by Wyndham in Xi’an offers facilities that family travellers like us look for. TRYP by Wyndham Xian’s lobby was unlike many we have seen in Asia and is actually located on the 6th floor. Once you exit the Xian hotel elevator, you are greeted by a wonderful, stylish area that resonates through the rest of the hotel.
Enjoying the Lobby Area at Tryp in Xian
The front desk lobby area of the Xian hotel looks amazing. There is a real modern, fresh feel about this place, with big couches and bright colours catching the eye. The lively decorations make you want to spend time in this area. It has an industrial feel about the space with open ceilings and indoor plant walls. The TRYP by Wyndham in Xian lobby lounge offers a 24-hour front desk in case you need anything night or day.
Have a relaxing drink at the Frolyc Bar
The lobby area of this Wyndham hotel features big dining spaces, a seating area and a bar. The Frolyc Bar caught my eye straight away with its exposed beer vats. Could it be a microbrewery onsite? Yes, it was. Indoor and outdoor seating is available, something for all types of weather. There are fire pits and BBQs that are used for dining at certain times of the year.
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What are the guest rooms like at TRYP by Wyndham Xian
I will start off talking about the rooms by saying the bed in our Superior King was amazing. It was one of the best hotel mattresses we have ever slept on. Comfortable but not too soft, just the right amount of support for sleep after a long day of visiting Xian attractions.
The room had a small desk and leather chair, widescreen flat-screen TV featuring some English channels and a sofa to laze on by the window. You can enjoy free Wi-Fi access in your room while cooling down with air conditioning.
Luxury hotel comfort in a Superior King room
The rooms at this hotel in Xian are well-appointed and continue on with the modern industrial feel. You will have exposed pipes that make up the storage space in both the room and bathroom.
In our room, we had a large mural of a rock god playing in front of the Xian Drum Tower. In our kid’s room, they had a skateboarder shredding it up in Xian. In our shower, we had split vinyl records used as a wall hanging.
All this feeds into the funky modern feel that makes TRYP by Wyndham one of the best hotels in Xian.
Twin Room features for families visiting Xian
The kids stayed in a twin room, the beds were closer to doubles than singles. There are plenty of charging ports for mobile phones, laptops and tablets.
The private bathroom was large and comes with all the little free toiletries that you would expect from Wyndham like shampoo, conditioner, body wash and toothbrush sets. After a long day exploring Xian it was nice to have a shower and put on the comfortable Wyndham robes and slippers
Tea and coffee were provided while the minibar had a beer, soft drinks and a snack ready to go when getting hungry. Hotel room fridges are great when travelling with kids in Xian, as you can store some food.
Western snacks could be ordered via room service anytime during the day with pizza and burgers on the menu plus more, from the TRYP by Wyndham Xian kitchen.
What facilities does TRYP by Wyndham have for guests
People who travel for long periods or travel regularly like to have some extras to enjoy after a long day back at the hotel. TRYP by Wyndham in Xian has a brilliant mix of everything travellers to China need.
The best Xian hotels have a gym
There is a fitness centre on the 8th floor in an open shared space for you to work out and get your daily exercise. You will find walking machines, exercise bikes and a cross-trainer. A rack of weights to pump up the muscles and a multi-purpose weight machine for arms, legs and torsos.
Basketball court
Speaking of exercise, there is a basketball court on the sun terrace on floor 6 at the TRYP by Wyndham in Xian. Talk about Air Jordan! You can dunk from 6 floors up. It is a nice area with seating and kids play equipment. A really nice space for families to relax and play while staying at TRYP Wyndham. Facilities such as this make this property one of the best Xian hotels to stay with kids
Breakfast buffet included at your Xian accommodation
Breakfast was served every morning from 7 am till 10 am in the Wyne’n Dyne area. The breakfast as expected was geared towards Chinese guests and featured dishes such as wonton soup, noodles and savoury porridge. For us Westerners, there was plenty of pastries, fruit and yoghurt.
Laundry service
This amazing luxury hotel offers a laundry service, which is a must when travelling in China with kids.
Other amazing features at Tryp by Wyndham
You can exchange money, organise early and late check-outs, have free WiFi access throughout this Wyndham hotel in China. This type of flexibility is important when arriving and departing from a foreign destination
Essential services around TRYP by Wyndham Hotel
Below the hotel (remember the hotel starts on the 6th floor) is a shopping and entertainment centre. There is a supermarket in the basement with a food court. You can buy all your personal needs here with plenty of variety making a stay at the TRYP by Wyndham in Xian perfect.
There is Burger King, coffee shops and bakeries for food as well located in the shopping centre. Upstairs there is a cinema and entertainment area. The nearest ATM is just meters from the front door. Local restaurants line the street in each direction, making this a great place to stay in Xian.
We really enjoyed our stay in the heart of Xi’an at TRYP by Wyndham Xian. The location was good, the facilities were amazing. It is really important when you visit a new city you feel at home, safe and comfortable in your hotel. We felt all this and more at TRYP by Wyndham
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What to see in Xian
For visitors to Xian, cultural sights will be high on your list of things to see. TRYP Xian is nicely placed for you to access these places by foot, public transport or Didi (Chinese Uber)
The Drum Tower and the Bell Tower
The Drum Tower and The Bell Tower are straight down the road from TYRP Xian. These two iconic Xian buildings have been standing in the city centre since the 13th century. You can walk there in 45 minutes or you can call a didi car and arrive there in 5 minutes at a cost of 20RMB.
Daming Palace and Danfeng Gate
Daming Palace and The Danfeng Gate was the capital of China for 300 years under the Tang Dynasty. This site is amazing with old palace ruins, a reconstructed gate, statues, a mini model of the site and more.
Visit the Terracotta Warriors in Xian
The Terracotta Warriors are 30 kilometres from TRYP by Wyndham Xian hotel. The Warriors site contains 3 pits for viewing, a museum and a cinema. We caught a didi taxi to the site and it cost 115RMB. Our best tip is to be there at 8.30 am at the opening to encounter the smallest crowds.
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Big Wild Goose Pagoda
As you are walking towards the Wild Goose Pagoda, it just keeps getting bigger and bigger. If you are visiting Xi’an it has to be on your list of things to see in Xi’an. This Xian pagoda is a good example of Chinese traditional architecture.
Xingqinggong Park
Xingqinggong Park is located just a short walk away from the TRYP by Wyndham in Xian hotel. This park has amusement park rides for kids, gardens, lakes and historic buildings dating back to the Han Dynasty.
There are so many great things to see in Xi’an. Make sure you put The Xian city walls, Tang Paradise, The Shaanxi History Museum and the famous Muslim street with its amazing dining options on your list of things to do in Xi’an.
How to get to Xian
The nearest airport is Xi’an Xianyang International Airport is Xians main airport. The airport covers an area of 5 square kilometres, it is the largest airport in Northwest China. It is 41 kilometres (25 mi) northwest of Xi’an city centre.
Xian North railway station is one of the largest hubs for high-speed rail in the north of China. The station has 34 platforms and is located 10 kilometres from the city centre. You can book your china trains here.
Long-distance buses arrive and depart from Xian Fangzhicheng Bus Station. It is serviced by Xian metro line 1. The main highways in China are fine for travelling by car. Pick up a rental car at any main airport and travel around China by car.
Weather in Xian
July is the hottest month in Xian with an average temperature of 26°C (79°F). Having been to Xian in July I can tell you the temperature in Xain regularly reached 40 degrees. Get the thermals out as the coldest month is January at 1°C(33°F). The wettest month is September with an average of 110mm of rain.
Money in China
The Chinese Yuan or RMB is the official currency. Banknotes are available in RMB 0.1, RMB 0.5, RMB 1, RMB 5, RMB 10, RMB 20, RMB 50, RMB 100. China is seemingly transitioning to a cashless society through its use of Alipay and Wepay. These are apps that allow you to pay on your phone.
Beware that large notes can be a part of a scam where they take the note at a shop, quickly exchange it for a fake and then accuse you of tricking them. Please make sure you have some smaller notes, especially at the markets.
Top tips for using an ATM in Xi’an China
You will find many ATM’s around the cities in China, especially in Xi’an. You won’t find ATM’s at shopping centres or on random streets, all ATM’s are located at banks. They dispense anywhere up to 20000 Yuan at a time sometimes higher in the tourist areas.
They are normally very secure with your own little booth to withdraw money from but you must take all of the usual precautions when you are carrying money. We found the ICBC bank in China to be the best as it had an English menu that was easy to use.
Like most major cities you need to be aware of your surroundings and be careful of skimmers on the machine. We used numerous ATM’s in China and we had no issues. You should probably alert your bank as well if you are travelling to China to make sure they are aware and do not see your transactions as fraudulent and possible cut off your access to your money.
Access to the internet in China
We were all prepared for no internet for the month we would be travelling in China for. We knew we would need some for our work but at the same time knew it may have been an issue as we had been told that the internet in China for tourists was hard to get even in hotels.
We decided to purchase Chinese sim cards from home in Australia before we left and had them in our luggage to put in our phones when we arrived in China. This is one of the essential things you need for travelling to China. If you are unable to do that, we have some great deals here for you to check out.
Using a VPN in China
We downloaded Express VPN in Australia before we left, and we did not have a problem with it while travelling in China. It does sometimes reconnect but we have not had any other issues
This is an essential tool if you want to use the internet in China. If you plan on using the internet this is one of the top things you need for travelling to China.
We hope this post from us here at Wyld Family Travel has inspired you to book your nights in Xian at the TRYP by Wyndham in Xian China.
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