Unbelievable Xian Hotel Deal: Hanting Hotel Near Northwest University!
Okay, buckle up buttercups, because here's the brutally honest, messy, and hopefully hilarious lowdown on the Unbelievable Xian Hotel Deal: Hanting Hotel Near Northwest University! Let's dive headfirst into this budget-friendly adventure and see if it actually delivers on its promise!
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Accessibility: (Let's start with the basics, shall we?)
Okay, listen up because this is important. I’m not in a wheelchair, so I can't give a full account. But from what I saw, it claims to have "Facilities for disabled guests". Claiming and actually delivering are two different beasts in the hotel world, aren't they? There's an elevator (thank goodness!), and the public areas appeared relatively accessible. But, honestly, I'd recommend calling ahead to confirm details if accessibility is a major priority. Because, you know, surprises are the best… unless they involve tripping over a step hidden behind a potted plant.
Wheelchair Accessible: Potentially, but verify specifics.
On-site accessible restaurants / lounges: Hard to say. More recon needed. Assume limited.
Rooms: Hard to say, but probably not a 5-star experience.
The Good Stuff (Or, at Least, Potentially The Good Stuff):
Free Wi-Fi in all Rooms! & Internet, Internet [LAN], Internet services, Wi-Fi in public areas: Okay, HUGE. This isn't some fancy-pants hotel, but having decent Wi-Fi is a MUST in the modern age. I mean, I need to post my Instagram stories of me awkwardly failing to navigate the city, and, most importantly, check my emails! The Wi-Fi was… well, it worked. Sometimes. Let's just say it wasn't blazing fast, but it was enough for basic browsing and, you know, desperately trying to translate menus with Google Translate.
Cleanliness and safety: This is where I got slightly twitchy. They list a whole raft of measures: "Anti-viral cleaning products," "Daily disinfection in common areas," "Room sanitization between stays," etc, etc. Look, I'm a germaphobe, but I'm also a realist. The room looked clean. Did it smell of industrial-strength bleach? No. Did I find any suspicious hairs on the bed? Thankfully, also no. I'm going to give it a solid B on the cleanliness front. It's clean enough. I didn't want to think too hard about what might have been lurking in the corners, you know?
Hand sanitizer: Yes, they had this, which is definitely a plus.
Staff trained in safety protocol: (Hopefully)
Breakfast in room: I didn't order this, but the option existing is nice, I suppose.
Air conditioning in public area & in all rooms: Praise the gods of air conditioning. Xian can be sweltering. Essential.
Free bottled water: Small touches like this make a difference. Hydration is key.
24-hour Front Desk, Security: Good for peace of mind, especially if you're jet-lagged and arriving at some ungodly hour.
Food, Glorious, (Potentially) Questionable Food:
Dining, drinking, and snacking: This is where it gets interesting. On paper, they have everything: "Restaurants," "Asian breakfast," "Western breakfast," "Coffee/tea in restaurant," "Coffee shop," "Snack bar." In reality? It was…basic. Think of a buffet that is trying its best but has to work within a budget.
Breakfast [buffet]: Aha. The buffet. This deserves its own paragraph. I wandered down, bleary-eyed, half-expecting a culinary wonderland. What I actually got was an assortment of… things. There were some noodles, some sad-looking scrambled eggs, and some things I couldn’t identify but bravely poked at. Honestly, I played it safe. I stuck to the toast, the (instant) coffee, and the hard-boiled eggs. I'm not saying the breakfast was bad, but it wasn't the reason I'd come to Xian.
A la carte in restaurant: Maybe the a la carte menu would've been better, but I was too terrified to order, and I could not read the menu at all so I lost my desire to explore this option.
Bottle of water: Always appreciated.
Desserts in restaurant: Never explored.
The other meal options: I can't tell you if the food was great or not, but the area around the hotel had AMAZING street food, so if you get to Xian, I'd recommend going out to eat!
Things To Do, Ways To Relax (Or, The Lack Thereof):
Fitness Center, Sauna, Spa, Spa/sauna, Steamroom, Swimming pool: Oh boy. Let’s get real here. This is a budget hotel. When I saw the list of "things to do," I almost laughed out loud. I'm highly skeptical that this hotel has an actual fitness center, or anything beyond a tiny pool, if that. Don't expect a luxurious spa experience. I’d wager the “pool” is best described as a place to get wet. Look, if you're looking for a serious pampering session, you're in the wrong place.
Shout out to "Things To Do"- I'm pretty sure the "Things to Do" list is more of an aspirational goal for the hotel than a reality. They've got a list of cool options.
Pool with view: I will take a guess and say no view.
Services and Conveniences (The Bits and Bobs That Matter):
Car Park [free of charge]: Free parking? Score! Always a bonus.
Elevator: A must have, especially for travellers with luggage.
Concierge: Possibly, but do not expect the level of expertise you'd experience from a 5-star hotel.
Doorman: Nope.
Laundry Service/Dry Cleaning: Yes! Saved me from embarrassing myself too much.
Business facilities: Look, I didn't have any business to conduct while I was there, but based on the general vibe of the place, I wouldn't expect state-of-the-art facilities.
The Room Itself (The Ultimate Test):
Available in all rooms: 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. Whoa, that's a LOT of stuff! The actual experience:
The Good: My room was…adequate. The air conditioning worked. The bed was…a bed. Free Wi-Fi, again, YES! The blackout curtains were a godsend for fighting jet lag. The shower worked – and the water was hot!
The Not-So-Good: The "decor" was best described as "functional". Think beige. Lots and lots of beige. The room was small. Soundproofing… not so much. I could hear the sounds of the hallway. The TV had a limited selection of channels, and most of them were in Chinese. The "view" from my window was… a brick wall.
The REALLY Messy: The bathroom. Oh, the bathroom. The tiles were cracked, the grout… well, let's just say it had seen better days. The toiletries were the cheap, generic kind. My towel, I'm pretty sure, had been re-purposed from a previous life as a dishcloth.
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Okay, buckle up buttercups, because we're about to descend into the glorious chaos that is my potential trip to Xian, specifically the Hanting Hotel near Northwest University. This isn't some perfectly polished travelogue; this is gonna be me, map in hand (probably upside down at some point), wrestling with jet lag, questionable street food, and the sheer, overwhelming beauty of China. And yes, my inner monologue is probably going to be louder than the Xian traffic.
Day 1: Arrival – Disorientation and Dumplings, Oh My God, the Dumplings!
- (Morning, God willing) – Departure and Endless Planes: Ugh, airports. They're like purgatories with duty-free shops. Pray to the travel gods for a decent flight and maybe, just maybe, a window seat. I'm already dreading the recycled air and the inevitable guy who insists on reclining his seat the entire way. Must. Remember. Eye mask.
- (Afternoon) – Xian! Finally! The Hanting Hustle: Landed! Hopefully, my luggage did too. Taxi to the Hanting Hotel (near Northwest University, remember, because apparently my brain can't process things) pray it's not a total dump, the photos online looked okay, but you never know. Pray for a clean room and decent Wi-Fi. Rant: Why is hotel Wi-Fi always so shockingly bad?! Seriously, are they using carrier pigeons to deliver the internet?
- (Evening: DUMPLINGS!) Okay, this is the real reason I came: Xian's famous dumplings. After a quick shower to wash off the travel grime and the soul-crushing realization that my neck pillow is missing, I'm hitting the streets. Mission: Find the dumpling mecca. I've heard there are a million different varieties. My stomach is already rumbling, picturing steaming baskets of savory, juicy dumplings - a symphony of flavors. I'm ready to eat myself into a food coma. Oh, and I will probably get lost, but that adds to the adventure, right? (Narrator: It usually doesn't). God help me if I get chopstick-challenged.
- (Night) – Post-Dumpling Bliss (And Regret): Let's be real, I will probably eat way too many dumplings. Like, waddle-out-of-the-restaurant too many. I might regret it later when I get some horrible stomachache, still, it's going to be worth it. Stumble back to the hotel, feeling like a happy blimp, and collapse into bed. Maybe watch some terrible Chinese reality TV (because, why not?).
Day 2: Terracotta Warriors – Jaw-Dropping, and Slightly Overwhelming
- (Morning) - The Terracotta Army! I mean, this is the main event, right? Getting up early. The bus ride. And the sheer number of people. I'm mentally preparing myself. I've seen the photos, but I'm pretty sure seeing those thousands of life-sized warriors will completely blow my mind.
- A Thought: I've read about the stories behind them, the emperor's obsession with immortality, the scale of the undertaking… it's truly mind-boggling. Hopefully, the crowds aren't too insane.
- (Afternoon) - Warrior Fatigue and Cultural Overload: Spent time with the Terracotta Warriors. They were as impressive as advertised. Even though they're made of clay, they have a soul. But the crowds were intense. I'm talking shoulder-to-shoulder, shuffle-and-squish kind of intense. By the time I'd seen my fill, I was physically and mentally exhausted. The sheer history and weight of it all is overwhelming.
- Rambling: I wonder what it was like to be one of the artists who built these warriors? Were they paid well? Did they know they were creating something that would awe people thousands of years later? (Probably not).
- (Evening) - Street Food (Round 2 – This Time, with Spicier Regret): After the warriors, I'm craving something spicy. Back to the Muslim Quarter! I'm determined to try everything. More dumplings. Maybe some skewers. I'll probably try something I can't identify. I'm hoping to find some good, authentic local food. I'm thinking that I will be sick for a week after I finish eating the food and drinking the drinks.
- (Night) - The Nap That Never Happened I decided to take a short nap before dinner, but now it's 12:00 am, and I just woke up, and I think that my day is ruined forever. Anyway.
Day 3: The City Walls, Big Wild Goose Pagoda – and That One Awkward Photo Op
- (Morning) – The City Walls – Bikes and Views: Rent a bike and cycle along the city walls. Great views of the city. I am a little bit scared of falling.
- (Afternoon) – The Big Wild Goose Pagoda – A Bit of Culture: It's supposed to be beautiful and a great place for photos. I better bring my camera and charger.
- (Evening) – Goodbye Xian I'll probably spend some time in the hotel and relax. I'll have to organize my travel plans and what to expect for the next day.
A Few General Thoughts (Because, You Know, Stream-of-Consciousness):
- Language Barrier: My Mandarin is practically nonexistent. I'll probably learn some basic phrases, but I fully anticipate getting lost, miscommunicating, and relying heavily on pointing and miming.
- Food: I'm excited (and slightly terrified) about the food. Spicy, savory, weird, wonderful… bring it on! (And bring the Pepto-Bismol.)
- The People: I'm expecting to be welcomed with kindness and curiosity. I'm hoping to have some memorable encounters.
- The Imperfections: Things will go wrong. I'll get lost. I'll make mistakes. I'll probably embarrass myself. But that's part of the fun, right?
This is just a starting point. It's going to be a messy, imperfect, and utterly unforgettable experience. And honestly, I'm already a little bit overwhelmed with excitement. Wish me luck! (And send antacids!)
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Unbelievable Xian Hotel Deal: Hanting Hotel Near Northwest University! (Or…Did I Just Dream It?) - An FAQ
Okay, seriously, is this deal *actually* "unbelievable" or is it just marketing hype? My wallet's seen some things…
Alright, look. "Unbelievable" might be pushing it. Let's call it… pretty darn good. My expectations were rock bottom, you know? I mean, Xian? Budget hotel? Near a university? My mind immediately conjured images of a place that smelled faintly of stale instant noodles and existential dread. I packed my own Lysol wipes, just in case.
The price? Honestly, yeah, it *was* shockingly low. Think… less than a decent pizza. Okay, maybe two pizzas. But still! And that's what got me. So, is it a scam? Probably not. Is it a luxury experience fit for a visiting emperor? Absolutely not. But for the price? It was a win. A tiny, sweaty, slightly-off-gassed-but-still-pretty-good win.
"Hanting Hotel Near Northwest University" - how *near* are we talking? Because "near" can be a cruel joke sometimes.
Okay, buckle up, because this is where things get delightfully… ambiguous. "Near" in Xian, in my experience, can mean anything from a comfortable five-minute stroll to a death march across a vast parking lot that feels like the Sahara.
In this case? Let's say… it was a solid, ten-to-fifteen minute walk. Depending on your speed and your tolerance for street food vendors trying to sell you questionable skewers at 8 AM. (I regret nothing.) So, not *right* there. But close enough that you could, theoretically, stumble back after a late-night dumpling binge and not feel like you’ve summited Everest. And yes, I did stumble. Several times. Don't judge.
What's the room *actually* like? Be honest. I'm prepared for… things.
Honest? Okay, so there was a bed. A bed that, after a week of sleeping on train cars, felt like a slice of heaven. The sheets… well, let's just say they weren't the finest Egyptian cotton. They were… functional. They were there. They were clean-ish. And they didn't actively attack me in my sleep, which, honestly, is a win in a budget hotel.
The bathroom? Small. Very small. Think… personal space redefined. I'm pretty sure you could shower, brush your teeth, and… well, you get the idea… all at the same time. But everything worked! The water was hot. (Occasionally). And there was, miraculously, a toilet that didn't require a PhD in plumbing to operate. (Unlike the one in that hostel in Bangkok… shudder.)
The real shocker? They *actually* had Wi-Fi that worked. Properly! I could stream my terrible Chinese dramas without buffering. A miracle! (Though, now that I think about it, I might have spent a *little* too much time indoors…)
And the food? Is there food? I'm picturing a vending machine offering crackers and a lukewarm soda.
Okay, this is where you need to manage your expectations. There isn’t a restaurant *in* the hotel, no. Prepare for a *local* experience. Think street food. Think… adventures in dumplings. Think the glorious chaos of a Xian breakfast.
Near the hotel, there were a *ton* of small restaurants. Some were amazing! Some… were a little less amazing. One place, though… oh man. I went back *every single day*. It was this tiny little noodle shop run by a woman who looked like she hadn't slept since the Tang Dynasty. She barely spoke English, I barely spoke Mandarin, but somehow, we communicated through the language of deliciousness.
The noodles were hand-pulled, chewy perfection. The broth? Spicy, savory, and almost tear-inducing (in a good way). I'd order it, she'd yell something at me (probably asking if I wanted more chili oil, which, of course, I did), and then… magic. That noodle shop alone almost made the whole trip worth it. Almost. I miss those noodles even now.
What was the WORST thing about the hotel? Spill.
Okay, fine. Here's the truth bomb. The walls… were thin. Paper-thin. I suspect you could hear a pin drop two rooms over. And I'm not just talking about the *occasional* cough or snore. I'm talking full-blown conversations, the rhythmic thumping of what I *hope* was just a treadmill, and… well, let's just say I learned a lot about my neighbors' love lives. And their questionable taste in music.
Let me tell you about the karaoke session at 3 AM… It involved someone butchering a power ballad, a lot of enthusiastic (but off-key) singing, and me, desperately trying to shove earplugs so far into my ears that they'd reach my brain and somehow induce amnesia. Sleep? Optional. But hey, at least the Wi-Fi was still working.
Would you recommend this hotel? Honestly, without embellishment.
Alright, final verdict. Would I recommend the Hanting Hotel near Northwest University? Yes. But with caveats.
If you're on a tight budget, need a clean-ish place to crash, and don't mind trading luxury for adventure? Absolutely, go for it. Embrace the thin walls. Embrace the slightly-off-gassed smell (it mostly dissipated after a couple of hours). Embrace the opportunity to experience truly authentic Xian life. And *definitely* seek out the noodle shop. Seriously, for the love of all that is holy, find that noodle shop.
If you're looking for five-star service, room service, and a place where you can get a decent night's sleep without hearing your neighbor's life story at 2 AM? Maybe… maybe look elsewhere. Or invest in some VERY good earplugs. You have been warned.
Anything else I should know before booking?
Pack your own toiletries. And maybe some air freshener. Seriously, that slightly-off-gassed smell is real. Learn a few basic Mandarin phrases – it'll go a long way (even if you butcher them, like I did). And be prepared to be flexible. Things don't always go as planned. But hey, that's part of the fun, right?
Also… be prepared for the possibility that you'll get addicted to hand-pulled noodles and spend the rest of your life searching for a taste of Xian. It'sUptown Lodging
