Review: Delta Hotels by Marriott Xi’an (Executive King)

What benefits to expect when you stay at Delta Hotels by Marriott Xi’an as a Marriott Bonvoy Platinum or Titanium Elite member?

The property opened in 2023 with a total of 282 guest rooms.

From my observations, Marriott hotels in Xi’an tend to reduce their typical nightly rates by about 50%, within a month from the stay date. I monitored the nightly rates and rebooked my flexible rate whenever it drops.

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Location

It was challenging to find out about the property’s surroundings before arriving. I only chose this hotel after reading a TripAdvisor review that mentioned its proximity to a subway station and a modern mall with great dining options.

• 5 mins walk to Longshouyuan subway station
• 10 mins train to downtown Xi’an (2 stops)
• 10 mins walk to InCity Mall
• 30 mins to Xi’an Xianyang International Airport (XIY)

Arrival

We arrived by car from the airport, and were assisted with our luggages.

The receptionist mentioned that the hotel was at high occupancy that day, with all suites fully booked. Nonetheless, I was upgraded to an Executive King room on a high floor.

Executive King Room

This room type is 35sqm (377sqft) in size; same size as the base rooms.

As the smallest room in the hotel, it was pretty huge. It had modern furnishing, something you’d expect from a hotel built in 2023.

Platinum members and above can choose one welcome amenity when staying at the property:

• 1,000 Marriott points
• Local gift: Tea and painting set

This was one of the rare occasions when I chose a local gift instead of points!

Breakfast

Breakfast was complimentary for Marriott Bonvoy Platinum members and above, and it was held as a buffet at Seek restaurant. Guests can also get made-to-order noodles.

Food quality was good for a hotel at this price point.

Executive Lounge

Marriott Bonvoy Platinum members and above get access to the Executive Lounge.

The evening cocktail spread was pretty good for a hotel at this price point, serving more as a light dinner rather than pre-dinner canapés.

Other facilities

This hotel has a large gym, but does not have a swimming pool.

My ratings

This is how I am rating my stay, considering what I paid:

Bottom line

We enjoyed our stay at Delta Hotels Xi’an and felt it was the right choice compared to other options at a similar price point, such as the Moxy and two (old) Sheratons.

Be sure to check the nightly rates before booking, as prices tend to drop closer to the stay date.