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Shambhala PalacevsThe St. Regis Lhasa Resort
Both hotels are rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, St. Regis Lhasa Resort ranks significantly better than Shambhala Palace. St. Regis Lhasa Resort comes in at 85 with approval from 6 publications including BlackBook, Concierge and Condé Nast Traveler.
Shambhala Palace
Lonely Planet
No.16 Taibeng Gang Wengdui Xingka Sangdong Yuan, Lhasa
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Breakfast included
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"This quiet 17-room hotel is hidden deep in the old town, offering stylish rooms, a spacious rooftop and good service" Full review
The St. Regis Lhasa Resort
Concierge
Condé Nast Traveler
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
BlackBook Lonely Planet
No.22 Jiangsu Road, Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000
From $94/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "From the editors of Condé Nast Traveler:
With 20-foot lobby ceilings, huge exposed beams, locally woven carpets, and paintings of Tibetan nomads, Lhasa's first..."
Condé Nast Traveler "Lhasa’s first luxury hotel combines au courant comforts and Tibetan motifs inspired by the nearby Sera Monastery." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Opened in December 2010, this is among the first of a handful of new hotels that are upping the ante on luxury on Tibet's windswept plateau." Full review
Star Service "Located 12,000 ft above sea level, this hotel features enchanting views of the Lhasa Valley and is in close proximity to attractions such as the Drepung Monastery and Yandro Turntso Lake." Full review
BlackBook "The location is a little unfavorable for leisure travelers, but perfect for corporate vistors needing close access to the business districts and convention centers east of the Huangpu river."
Lonely Planet "Six-star travellers accustomed to uberluxury, 24-hour butler service and, yes, a gold-plated pool, can finally consider a trip to the plateau." Full review
