Xi'an · Terracotta Army · Terrace.Courtyard No. 9 Yard (Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor Museum)

After a long day of driving, we finally reached the front desk to check in. Immediately upon check-in, the proprietress started relentlessly pushing 'complimentary' activities, specifically guided tours and theater tickets. This instantly created a very negative impression. She then simply assumed I wanted the guided tour, asked how many headsets I'd need, and demanded a transfer payment. When I declined, she suggested a late-night play would be 'perfect'. It truly felt like she didn't care about guests' exhaustion, only about making a quick buck. The Wi-Fi signal was completely inadequate for the number of rooms; I had to tether my laptop to my phone. The owner claimed the Wi-Fi was down and being repaired outside – an obvious lie! There was no one in sight doing repairs, and how could it possibly take an entire day to fix? Even the disposable slippers were paper-thin, another letdown. What's more, they initially set very high room prices, then slash them hourly if not booked within a few hours. The blatant commercialism and greed of this place are truly overwhelming.

I fully expected the hotel to look just like the photos, but I was completely shocked when I arrived – it looked nothing like them. Upon closer inspection of the pictures, I now suspect they might be AI-generated. I strongly advise everyone to think twice before booking.

The owner was fantastic, and the setting was lovely. They even upgraded our room, which made our stay much more comfortable. Cleanliness: Excellent. Service: Superb.

The suite was spacious and excellent. It was quiet, and the service was great as well.