The Sofitel Xining is one of the few luxury hotels available in the capital of remote Qinghai Province, combining Sofitel’s brand of French sophistication with its setting along China’s ancient Silk Road. The elegant rooms & suites are all equipped with air-conditioning, flat-screen TV, minibar, safety-deposit box, and en suite bathrooms. There are three restaurants, serving Japanese, Chinese, and Western cuisines, as well as a stylish Lobby Bar. Facilities include an indoor swimming pool, spa, beauty salon, games rooms, and fitness centre.