The Ritz-Carlton, Xi'an.

Located in the heart of the Gao Xin business district, The Ritz-Carlton, Xi’an serves as a polished bridge between the city’s imperial past and its high-tech present. Designed by Remedios Studio, the interiors trade traditional tropes for a sophisticated palette of plum tones and patterned motifs inspired by the Silk Road. The lobby makes a statement with its four-sided glass fireplace and soaring ceilings, leading to rooms that feel like private sanctuaries above the urban sprawl. Dining is a highlight, ranging from the Cantonese-focused Jing Xuan to Flair, a rooftop bar offering 180-degree skyline views and Southeast Asian tapas. For a deeper sense of place, the spa integrates ancient Chinese beauty rituals, while the 23rd-floor Club Lounge provides a refined vantage point over the ancient capital.