First the good news: this hotel is in an excellent location near the Drum Tower, Bell Tower, Muslim Quarter, a bunch of restaurants, and the shopping mall. Also, the price is outstanding ... assuming the price hasn't changed very much since I stayed there (I think we paid about $30/room/night). Being centrally located, it's easy to arrange a tour out... more

We stayed here for 3 nights and apart from the great location and the fact that the airport bus stops outside there is nothing here which would entice me back. The corridors were dingy and dark, the carpet in our room was covered in stains and even though the beds were OK there was an overall feeling that the room... more

This hotel may have been 3 stars a few years ago but it is now a sad reflection of its former....it is now more silicon sealant, sticky tape and non-working power points. The breakfast is underwhelming. The orange cordial is served warm. The coffee 4 cup drip filter suprisingly doesn't keep up with the demand even with their tiny cups.... more

Stayed for one night in a brief overnighter to see the Terracotta warriors. Was a terrific hotel, very comfy, clean, plenty of filtered water! Smelt a bit smokey but so does the rest of China! One thing though the breakfast is discusting, go elsewhere for breakfast even if its McDonalds across the road. Great location, close to Muslim Markets and... more

We stayed at Melody Hotel during our trip around China in June 2007. The hotel is perfectly located just opposite the bell tower and the Muslim quarter of Xian, full of great restaurants offering really tasty food. As some reviewers already pointed out, the airport bus stops in front of the hotel, so the airport transfer is easy and convenient.... more

My friend and I have just spent 3 horrible nights in the Melody Hotel. The rooms at the front are very very noisy all night as the taxi drivers yell and blast horns incessantly. It was dark and dinghy in the hallways and the smell of cigarette smoke permeated everything. The bath towels were grey, not white.There was only toast... more

I have to agree with the previous reviewer regarding the problems with this hotel: Dirty stained carpet, so-so cleanliness, extremely (and bizarrely) dark corridors, terrible problems communicating with staff, some of who were not very hospitable, traffic noise beyond the worst I have ever experienced, and terrible breakfast. No kids, so the condoms and the birth control items for sale... more

Having just got back from a whirlwind tour of China, which landed me at the Melody hotel, I thought it fit to make my views known ASAP. Having read previous reviews, I booked into the Melody hotel thinking it would be a great place to stay. Excellent location, clean etc… Errrmmmm NO! Location, I can’t argue, very good, but clean!!... more

The prior reviews are accuarate, but here's my take: It has a great location in the old city, and it was clean of everyday dirt, etc. Unfortunately, it is also quite run down. The carpets in the rooms and hallways are heavily worn and stained, and the tiles in the bathrooms' showers and counters are cracked and even falling down.... more