The Ritz-Carlton Xi’an was a nice experience that I found comfortable in a city that I’m really enjoying. Technically, it was cheaper than the W, too ;-) - here are my impressions and photos:

Note: I booked a breakfast-inclusive rate.

Pros:

• Upgraded to a 1 Bedroom Suite, which was large and as described
• The design is pleasant with lots of light colors
• Bed was quite comfortable - medium slightly plush mattress, really plush covers for China, plush pillows - I slept quite well
• Shower pressure (I used the wand) was good
• Staff was uniformly friendly
• Offered late checkout proactively - no issue with requested 3 PM
• They had me up to the club lounge to wait for my suite to be ready - was offered good Nespresso coffee (but not given afternoon tea plated desserts - though, I also didn’t ask) - I did not attempt to visit the lounge at any other time
• Breakfast was good and met my expectations - good omelet and hashbrowns, good pancakes and egg tarts, they could improve from machine coffee (but it was fine)
• Comfortable living room couch
• On top of Line 6 Metro station (you do have to go outside, though)
• Good effective washlet

Cons:

• Some slight temperature instability in the shower, but this only happened a few times

I would come back.

Photos (please expand the Spoiler tag):