Orange Hotel Xi'an: Unbeatable Location Near Xingqing Palace Metro!
Okay, buckle up buttercups, because this is gonna be a rollercoaster review of the Orange Hotel Xi'an: Unbeatable Location Near Xingqing Palace Metro! – think less sterile brochure, more "confessions of a sleep-deprived traveler." Let's dissect this place, flaws and all, shall we?
First things first: LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Seriously, if you're trying to navigate Xi'an, being near the Xingqing Palace Metro is gold. Forget trying to wrangle rogue taxis in the pouring rain (been there, done that, and the memory still gives me shivers). This hotel gets the accessibility prize right off the bat, and for a city like Xi'an, that is huge. Plus, that sweet, sweet metro line… ugh, music to my tired feet.
Accessibility: The elevators are the real MVPs. They're smooth, readily available, and a godsend after a day of Emperor Qin's Terracotta Army-induced sightseeing. Didn’t notice any accessibility features beyond the elevator, which gives this section a definite "meh" vibe.
On-site accessible restaurants / lounges: I'm sad to report I did NOT wander around in a wheelchair or had any issues, so can't give an informed opinion.
Wheelchair Accessible: Well, the elevators exist. So, that's a start. But I'd recommend calling ahead and double-checking specific details with the hotel if you need more than just an elevator, because I wasn’t exactly looking for this.
Internet? Oh, the Internet… Ah, internet. The lifeblood of the modern traveler. Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!… is the promise. And it mostly delivers. The Wi-Fi speed varies. Sometimes, it's smooth sailing, allowing you to instantly upload your Instagram stories and keep in touch with all the internet people, but sometimes, It feels like dial-up that you remember from the 90s. The speed feels particularly agonizing when all you crave is a streaming session after a long day of exploring.
Internet [LAN]: See above. Didn't touch it.
Internet services: The hotel offers basic internet services, and the Wi-fi is fine.
Wi-Fi in public areas: Adequate. Again, nothing to write home about, but it gets the job done during those crucial down times.
Things to do… (and ways to relax… or at least try to). Okay, so, this hotel, as far as I could see, does not have the frills.
- Fitness center, Gym/fitness: Nope. Nada. Zilch. If you need to work out, you're probably sticking to the park.
- Spa, Spa/sauna, Body scrub, Body wrap, Massage, Sauna, Steamroom, Pool with view, Swimming pool, Swimming pool [outdoor]: This is not a "spa resort." This is a "get-around-Xi'an" hotel. There are no pools, no spas, no body wraps. If a spa is on your list, you will have to seek that out at a different hotel.
Cleanliness and Safety: Okay, phew. This is where the Orange Hotel seems to shine. The hotel is serious about cleanliness, which is HUGE. I’d say they get an A+ for effort.
- Anti-viral cleaning products, Daily disinfection in common areas, Hygiene certification, Professional-grade sanitizing services: The level of cleaning is apparent as soon as you enter. Everything felt sparkling and fresh.
- Hot water linen and laundry washing: Fantastic, and a HUGE plus. The sheets were fresh, the towels surprisingly fluffy.
- Rooms sanitized between stays: Definitely felt like it.
- Hand sanitizer, First aid kit: Both are present, which is a great reminder that the hotel takes cleanliness seriously.
- Individually-wrapped food options, Individually-wrapped food options, Safe dining setup, Sanitized kitchen and tableware items: Okay, the hotel does not have a kitchen, to a great degree, dining is not part of this hotel's charm.
- Staff trained in safety protocol: The staff seemed well-trained.
Dining, drinking, and snacking (or the lack thereof): This is where the Orange Hotel takes a slight hit.
- Restaurants, Bar, Coffee shop, Snack bar: There's a coffee shop that offers a bit of selection. The bar is limited, but available.
- Breakfast [buffet], Asian breakfast, Buffet in restaurant, Western breakfast, Breakfast takeaway service, Coffee/tea in restaurant: The hotel does not focus on the dining experience, if anything, it's very basic.
- A la carte in restaurant, Alternative meal arrangement, Asian cuisine in restaurant, Bottle of water, Desserts in restaurant, Happy hour, International cuisine in restaurant, Poolside bar, Room service [24-hour], Salad in restaurant, Soup in restaurant, Vegetarian restaurant, Western cuisine in restaurant: You aren't going to get gourmet food or a fancy dining experience. However, the hotel does offer the basics, and the surrounding area provides a variety of options.
Services and Conveniences: The hotel has plenty of comforts.
- Cash withdrawal, Concierge, Daily housekeeping, Doorman, Dry cleaning, Elevator, Facilities for disabled guests, Food delivery, Gift/souvenir shop, Ironing service, Laundry service, Luggage storage, Safety deposit boxes: The hotel is a fully operational, and modern, hotel.
- Air conditioning in public area, Air conditioning, Convenience store: The hotel also offers plenty of comfort.
For the kids: Nope. This isn’t exactly a family-friendly place. Maybe, if kids are quiet and well-behaved.
Getting around: This is where the hotel truly shines!
- Airport transfer: Yes!
- Car park [free of charge], Car park [on-site], Car power charging station, Taxi service, Valet parking: the parking is free, which is a major plus.
Available in all rooms: Basic, but functional. The rooms are clean, with everything you need.
- Additional toilet, Air conditioning, Alarm clock, Bathrobes, Bathroom phone, Bathtub, Blackout curtains, Carpeting, Closet, Coffee/tea maker, Complimentary tea, Daily housekeeping, Desk, Extra long bed, Free bottled water, Hair dryer, High floor, In-room safe box, Interconnecting room(s) available, Internet access – LAN, Internet access – wireless, Ironing facilities, Laptop workspace, Linens, Mini bar, Mirror, Non-smoking, On-demand movies, Private bathroom, Reading light, Refrigerator, Safety/security feature, Satellite/cable channels, Scale, Seating area, Separate shower/bathtub, Shower, Slippers, Smoke detector, Socket near the bed, Sofa, Soundproofing, Telephone, Toiletries, Towels, Umbrella, Visual alarm, Wake-up service, Wi-Fi [free], Window that opens. The room is basic, but functional.
Final Verdict: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly… (but mostly good!)
The Awesome: The location is a game-changer. Seriously, the Xingqing Palace Metro access is a sanity saver. The cleanliness is impeccable, and the staff is friendly and helpful.
The Meh: If you are looking for a posh experience, this is not for you. Also, the Wi-Fi can be a tad unreliable.
The Ugly (minor, but still): Don’t expect fancy amenities. This is a no-frills kind of place.
Would I stay again? Absolutely! For the price and location, the Orange Hotel Xi'an is a solid choice for any traveler.
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Amina Plaza: Quezon City's Most Luxurious Residences? (You Won't Believe This!)
Okay, buckle up buttercups, because this isn't your grandma's meticulously planned itinerary. This is my attempt at surviving the Orange Hotel Xi'an Jiaotong University Xingqing Palace Metro Station in Xian, China. Consider yourselves warned. Let's dive into this potential disaster zone that is my travel plans.
Day 1: Xi'an, Here We Come (or Maybe Just My Luggage)
- Morning (The Arrival Debacle):
- 7:00 AM: Wake up. Pretend I am a morning person. Fail.
- 8:00 AM: Finally emerge from bed. Pack. Realize I forgot my toothbrush charger. Sigh dramatically. This is going to set the tone.
- 9:00 AM: Taxi to the airport. Pray to the gods of baggage handling. Specifically, I pray my suitcase containing all my clean socks actually makes it to China.
- 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Flight. Survive the flight. Watch a terrible movie. Eat airplane food. Contemplate the meaning of life, usually during turbulence. Consider the ethics of in-flight peanuts (seriously, are they ever a good idea?).
- 4:00 PM (Local Time): Arrive in Xi'an. Navigate the airport jungle. Find the pre-booked transfer – hopefully, the driver actually knows which hotel.
- 4:30 PM (ish): Realize I'm drenched in sweat. Xi'an heat is no joke. Get to the hotel. Check in. Pray the bed isn't damp.
- 5:00 PM: Room check. Briefly consider the structural integrity of the Orange Hotel. Hope it doesn't actually smell of oranges. Is it good or bad that it's in the name? Decide to just lie down for a solid hour to collect myself after this ordeal.
- 6:00 PM: Okay, regroup. Time for a quick wander around the area. Starving. Really should have eaten something more than that sad airplane sandwich.
- 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM: Find something that constitutes food near the metro station. This mission will involve squinting at (hopefully) translated menus, pointing a lot, and probably accidentally ordering something I'm 50% sure involves chicken feet. Embrace the unknown.
- 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Stroll around the Xingqing Palace. Attempt to look cultured. Fail. Accidentally step in a puddle. Swear quietly to myself.
- 9:00 PM: Attempt to decipher the hotel's wifi. Seriously, why is hotel wifi always so awful? Eventually, give up and go to bed praying the world doesn't end overnight.
Day 2: Terracotta Warriors & Temple Shenanigans (and a Potential Meltdown)
- Morning (The Tourist Rush):
- 7:00 AM: Wake up. Try to be chipper. Fail again, but with more enthusiasm?
- 7:30 AM: Stumble out of bed, already overwhelmed. Consider skipping breakfast.
- 8:00 AM: Brave the metro to the Terracotta Army. Honestly, I’m already exhausted by the thought.
- 9:00 AM: Terracotta Army – Prepare to be jostled. Prepare to be amazed. Prepare to be surrounded by a sea of people. Seriously, it's going to be packed.
- Impression: Wow. Just wow. I mean, the sheer scale of it is mind-boggling. The detail on those warriors… incredible. Get a little choked up at the history. But the crowds! People are pushing and shoving, trying to get the perfect selfie. I get shoved aside, accidentally elbow a small child. It's a whole thing. Maybe I should have taken a tranquilizer before coming here.
- Lunch: Find a local restaurant near the site. Hopefully, the food is as impressive as the warriors. I'm craving noodles, so many noodles. And maybe some bing. It's a long shot but I'll be happy if I can just use the toilet and return to the sight without any more drama.
- Afternoon (Monastery Mystery):
- 1:00 PM: Visit the Temple of the Eight Immortals. Hopefully, it will be a peaceful contrast to the terracotta chaos.
- 2:00 PM: Wander around the temple, try to look suitably Zen. Fail again, but this time I see a few people offering to read fortunes. Intrigued.
- 2:30 PM: Find a fortune teller. Sit down. Listen intently to what the fortune-teller has to say. Wonder if it's all a load of rubbish. Still pay.
- 3:00 PM: The fortune teller's prediction of impending doom and lack of success is now the focus of my world. This may change how the day is perceived. I swear, if I see another pigeon, I am going to scream.
- 4:00 PM: Take the metro back. Exhausted. Need…tea. And maybe a stiff drink.
- Evening (Food Adventures: Or Deals With The Devil):
- 6:00 PM: Dinner. Explore the Muslim Quarter. Dive headfirst into the street food scene. Try all the things. Embrace the questionable hygiene. Or maybe just enjoy the atmosphere?
- 7:00 PM: Attempt to photograph the neon-lit streets. Get distracted by the smells of grilled lamb kebabs. Decide to eat five. Regret nothing.
- 8:00 PM: Get lost in the labyrinthine alleys. Accidentally buy a weird souvenir I will later regret.
- 9:00 PM: Collapse back at the Orange Hotel. Mentally prepare for another day of adventure. Realize I need a new toothbrush charger. Begin contemplating booking a return flight.
Day 3: City Walls & Culinary Chaos (and a potential nervous breakdown)
- Morning (High Walls, Small Problems):
- 7:00 AM: Forced cheerfulness. Coffee, maybe, if I can find it.
- 8:00 AM: Cycle the City Walls. This seemed like a good idea on paper. Now, I'm wondering if I lack basic motor skills.
- 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Ride the bike around the city walls. Enjoy the views. Almost fall off the bike because of a rogue scooter.
- 12:00 PM: Lunch at a restaurant in the city’s centre. Get a recommendation from a local. It better be good advice.
- Afternoon (Cultural Immersion - Maybe):
- 2:00 PM: Visit the Forest of Steles Museum. Struggle to appreciate the calligraphy. Wonder if I have the attention span of a goldfish.
- 3:00 PM: Buy a scroll I will never frame. Curse my impulsive souvenir-buying tendencies.
- 4:00 PM: Relax and attempt to relax in a tea house. Sip tea. Pretend to be sophisticated. Fail spectacularly.
- Evening (The Dumpling Dilemma):
- 6:00 PM: The Dumpling Banquet. Oh boy. The food is so rich. There are so many different styles. I'm going to explode.
- 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM: Dumpling Banquet. Stuff myself silly. Try every single dumpling offered. Get slightly nauseous. Decide it was worth it.
- 9:00 PM: Walk off all the dumplings. Stumble back to the hotel. Try to find something good to watch.
- 10:00 PM: Pack. Realize I haven’t seen half the things I planned to. Consider moving to Xi'an. Get hit with a wave of 'what if's'.
- 11:00 PM: The best sleep I have had in a long time.
Some Final Thoughts (or, My Slightly Unhinged Assessment):
This itinerary is a suggestion, people. A loose framework. A starting point. You are a fool if you think I’m going to stick to it perfectly. I'm already mentally preparing for the inevitable "lost in translation" moments, the unexpected downpours, and the sheer cultural overload. Xi'an is going to be amazing, exhausting, and probably a little bit terrifying. But that's the point, right? Embrace the chaos.
Good luck to me. Seriously. I may need it.
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Orange Hotel Xi'an: Xingqing Palace Edition - YOU GOT QUESTIONS, I GOT (SOMEWHAT) ANSWERS
Okay, seriously, how close IS close to Xingqing Palace Metro? Like, "roll out of bed and stumble" close?
Alright, real talk. It's... damn close. I mean, proper close. They're not lying in the brochures. Picture this: You've just had the spiciest noodles of your life (and let's be honest, that's a daily experience in Xi'an). You're feeling a bit… *glowing*, shall we say? You waddle… you shuffle… you probably *smell* of chilli oil. And BAM! You're at the metro. Probably a five-minute, tops, from the hotel lobby. Maybe three if you're running late for your Terracotta Army appointment. Honestly, worth it for the location alone. I got hopelessly lost trying to find a decent bath in Beijing - *never* again! Xi'an Metro is a godsend.
What's the vibe of the hotel like? Trendy? Budget? Somewhere in between? Spill the tea!
Okay, the vibe? It's… well, it's an Orange Hotel, so don't expect the Ritz. But it's decent! Imagine a slightly edgier, more modern take on your average budget hotel. Think IKEA furniture meets… well, more IKEA. Comfortable enough, clean enough, and definitely geared toward the young traveller. The lobby is usually bustling with people coming and going, and there's often a low hum of chatter. Not the quietest stay if you're a light sleeper, but hey, you're in Xi'an! No time for sleep! You've gotta eat the dumplings! I was so delirious from jet lag on my first visit I actually tried to order a beer at the reception desk. The look I got… priceless.
Is the breakfast any good? Because I need my morning fuel!
Breakfast… the make-or-break of any hotel stay, am I right? Look, it’s a continental breakfast. If you're expecting a full English with black pudding and a side of sausages, you will be disappointed. It's a buffet deal, with some Western staples like toast and cereal, and some Chinese options. The congee is pretty good, as is the, er, "mystery meat." (I mean, you're in China, embrace the mystery!). Honestly, I survived. I even *enjoyed* it some days. Just don't expect a culinary masterpiece. I went with a "don't look, just eat" approach and it worked out fine. But next time? I'm hitting up the street vendors for some proper Xi'an breakfast. Because seriously, their stuff is out of this world!
Are the rooms clean? Because I'm a bit of a germaphobe. (Don't judge!)
Alright, germaphobe. I get it. Cleanliness is key. And thankfully, the rooms *are* generally clean. I'm not saying they're *surgical* clean, but they're certainly habitable. Bed linens were fresh. The bathroom didn’t induce any heebie-jeebies. My personal rule is: if I can see my reflection in the mirror and the sheets don't look like they've been through a war, I'm good. And the Orange Hotel passed with flying colours. But the staff are the best, though! One time I spilled a whole cup of coffee on the bed. I was mortified! The cleaning lady was so sweet and didn't bat an eye. She just smiled and said, "Don't worry. Accidents happen!" That's hospitality right there, folks.
Seriously, what's the BEST thing about staying there? Beyond the metro, of course.
Okay, beyond the mind-blowingly convenient metro location… the *best* thing? Honestly, it's the *price*. I mean, you're getting a decent, clean, and well-located hotel for an absolute steal. That leaves you with more money for… dumplings. And trust me, you'll need it. Xi'an is an assault on the senses (in the best way possible), and you'll be spending most of your time exploring, eating, and getting delightfully lost in the ancient city. You're not going to spend all day in your hotel room. You'll be out there, soaking it all in!
Any downsides I should know about? Be honest!
Okay, let’s get real. It's not a luxury hotel. The walls might be a little thin, so if you're a light sleeper, bring earplugs. Some of the rooms might be a bit… compact. And the elevator situation? Can be a bit slow during peak hours. I had a truly *harrowing* elevator experience once. Picture this: me, two screaming kids, a mountain of luggage, and a sudden power outage. Trapped for a good 15 minutes! Let me tell you, I developed a newfound respect for stairs after that. And also a newfound appreciation for the kindness of strangers. But hey, these are minor bumps on the road to dumpling heaven, right?
Is the Wi-Fi reliable? 'Cause I need to post those dumpling pics!
The Wi-Fi... it's... *present*. Sometimes. Look, it worked most of the time. Enough to upload your Insta stories of mountains of dumplings. Sometimes it would cut out, especially during busy times. I'd just wander done to the lobby and it worked fine. Let's be honest, you're in China. You're not exactly going to be expecting blazing-fast internet speeds all day errrr day. It's functional. You'll get your pictures posted. That's the important thing. Though, my friend had a *complete* meltdown when it went down when she was trying to video call her family back home. She was *so* upset! Honestly, I was secretly grateful because, more dumplings for me!
Parking? Do they have parking? Because I'm thinking of renting a car... Probably don't do that, right?
Parking? Good question! I never drove, so I didn't give it much thought. But I *do* recall seeing a small parking area, maybe. I would **STRONGLY** advise against renting a car in Xi'an. The traffic is... intense. The metro is your best friend, trust me. And taxis are cheap and plentiful. Plus, you’ll be taking in more of the atmosphere. One time, I was in a taxi going to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the driver started singing opera!Hotel Search Trek
