The Bell Tower Hotel (Zhonglou Fandian) lays claim to one of the best locations in Xi'an, just across from the famed Bell Tower and within easy walking distance of the Xi'an City Wall and plenty of restaurants, food vendors and shops.
Though due for renovation, the rooms are clean and comfortable. Service is competent and the breakfast is well done, though the Western fare is often not up to the level of freshness and quality of the Chinese dishes.
In the end, the location makes the Bell Tower an outstanding choice for visitors wanting to be in the middle of Xian's bustling center.