We have created a list with the best boutique hotels in Shangri-La, China. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Kent Berg & Ada Nyman. Updated March 2024.
Charming. Romantic. Superb breakfast. Located in the quaint old town in Shangri-La, Arro Khampa Boutique Hotel features design rooms with wooden furnishings. The sun terrace is an ideal place where guests can relax and enjoy the stunning mountain views. Arro Khampa Boutique Hotel is 5 km from Deqen Airport and 1 km from Shangri-La Bus Terminal. Tibetan and Chinese cuisine can be enjoyed at Sama Restaurant. Free Wi-Fi is available in all areas. The Ganden Sumtsenling Monastery is a 15-minute drive away. All rooms come with a safety deposit box, a seating area and a flat-screen TV. Free toiletries, shower facilities and slippers can be found in the en suite bathrooms. The hotel offers barbecue facilities, a gift shop and car rentals. Guests can arrange sightseeing trips at the tour desk.Show full description
I would describe this as the most CHARMING boutique hotel in Shangri-La.
Resort.Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Superb interior design. Featuring spacious Tibetan-style accommodation with modern facilities, Banyan Tree Ringha is a property with natural temptation and beauty around. If offers a tour desk with car rental services for guests to explore the surroundings on their own. Llamo Restaurant has an all-day dining menu of Tibetan and Western cuisine. Free Wi-Fi and free private parking are available. Banyan Tree Ringha is 1 km from Dabao Temple, 9km from Tiansheng Bridge Scenic Resort and 22 km from Pudacuo National Park. Diqing Airport is a scenic 40-minute drive from the property. The property offers 32 suite and lodges. Each features a smoky fireplace, wooden balcony that offers unparalleled valley or river views and handcrafted wooden bathtub. Every Suite and Lodge features a wooden balcony and a private terrace. The accommodations are created from authentic Tibetan farmhouses that have been relocated log by long to retain its original character. Guests can relax at the spa centre providing both spa and massage or make use of the business centre. Luggage storage and currency exchange can be found at the 24-hour front desk. Fax and photocopying facilities are provided. After a long journey, taking a small stroll in the garden seems nice. Banyan Tree Gallery has Tibetan-inspired souvenirs. A mini library offers books, telescopes and maps. Chang-Sa serves hot pots, steamboats and snacks . Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most STYLISH resorts in Shangri-La.
Guest House.Hip. Unique. Great value. Housed in a Tibetan-style building, Timeless Inn is located in Shangri-La Old Town. It offers free Wi-Fi in all areas, bicycle rentals and free usage of computers at the public areas. The tour desk can help guests organise hiking trips. Timeless Inn is a 1-minute walk from Sifang Street and a 5-minute walk from Guishan Park. Classic Tibetan-style rooms come with wooden flooring, flat-screen TV with cable channels and a writing desk. The attached bathrooms include free toiletries, hairdryers and shower facilities. The hotel offers free airport pick-up service and chargeable airport drop-off service. Ticketing service and luggage storage are also available. Guests can enjoy delightful refreshments at the on-site bar, or find various local eateries located within walking distance of the hotel.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Historic property. Lively. Popular among couples and women. Tucked away in the fabled Shangri-La, Courtyard Shangri-la 藏舍小院 is a peaceful setting featuring cosy guestrooms of Tibetan touches. Free WiFi is covered throughout the guesthouse, and free parking space is provided. You may enjoy a drink at the on-site bar or savour à la carte dishes served in the restaurant. Abundant in natural light, all the units here are furnished with timber framing and wooden flooring. Offering a natural feel, the guestroom is fitted with a coffee machine, a dining table and a work desk. In the private bathroom attached, you may find a washing machine, slippers, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guests can enjoy a cup of aromatic coffee in the morning or take a stroll along the country walks nearby. The guest house offers free airport shuttle service for guests in need. Those who like to go sightseeing can rent a car to explore around. There is also a snack bar for a light meal. The nearest airport is Diqing Shangri-La Airport, 3 km from the guest house.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most HISTORIC AND LIVELY bed and breakfasts in Shangri-La.
Guest House.Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. Great value. Popular among women. Tibet Guesthouse 虎跳峡卓玛客栈 offers accommodation in Tiger Leaping Gorge Scenic Area. It is located a 10-minute walk from Middle Section of Tiger Leaping Gorge. Guests may enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free WiFi is available in all areas. The guesthouse is a 5-minute drive from Tiger Leaping Gorge Thin Strip of Sky Point. Tiger Leaping Gorge Tourist Centre is located a 45-minute drive away. All rooms have an electric kettle. Guests may enjoy mountain views in the room. Some rooms have a TV. Some rooms have a private bathroom Tibet Guesthouse 虎跳峡卓玛客栈 has a 24-hour front desk offering tour and ticketing services. Car hire and Bicycle rental are available. Parking is available for free. There is a bar. Room service is available.Show full description
Historic. Great location. Great bar. Set in Shangri-La and with Guishan Park reachable within 400 metres, Shangri-La Karesansui Hotel offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. Featuring a tour desk, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. The hotel features family rooms. All rooms at the hotel come with a seating area. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, the units at Shangri-La Karesansui Hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms come with a terrace. The nearest airport is Diqing Shangri-La Airport, 5 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Guest House.Delightful property. Trendy. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Providing river views, The blue mountains on the moon in Shangri-La offers accommodation, a garden, a bar, barbecue facilities and a shared lounge. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and a shared kitchen, along with free WiFi throughout the property. There is a restaurant serving American cuisine, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. The guest house will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, kitchenware, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. A patio with an outdoor dining area and mountain views is offered in all units. At the guest house, every unit has bed linen and towels. There is a coffee shop, and a grocery delivery service and a minimarket are also available. For guests with children, the guest house provides an indoor play area and an outdoor play equipment. Skiing and cycling can be enjoyed nearby, while a car rental service and ski storage space are also available on-site. Guishan Park is 300 metres from The blue mountains on the moon. The nearest airport is Diqing Shangri-La, 5 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
I would describe this as the most BEAUTIFUL boutique hotel in Shangri-La. It also has VERY COSY ROOMS.
Comfortable beds. Centrally located, Hilton Garden Inn Shangri-La is a 15-minute walk of Altar Square. It features a 24-hour fitness centre. The restaurant offers a selection of local and international dishes. Free WiFi and free private on-site parking are available at the hotel. Diqing Shangri-La Airport is a 15-minute drive from Hilton Garden Inn Shangri-La. It is a 10-minute drive from the Old Town of Dukezong or Songzanlin Lamasery, Spacious and elegant, the carpeted guest rooms at the hotel feature a TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and iron facilities. Each private bathroom comes with slippers, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Guests can gift-shop at the mini-market on site. Meeting rooms and banquet halls equipped with advanced meeting facilities are accessible for business and social needs. Guests can work out at the on-site fitness centre. Buffet style breakfast is served at the hotel. An a la carte menu is provided as well. Guests can relax and enjoy some drinks at the bar.Show full description
Situated in Shangri-La, 9.2 km from Guishan Park, Shangri-La Salloi Rustic Luxury Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Shangri-La Salloi Rustic Luxury Hotel provides some rooms that have a balcony, and rooms have a kettle. The rooms feature a wardrobe. Ski equipment hire and car hire are available at the accommodation and the area is popular for hiking and skiing. There is an in-house bar and guests can also make use of the business area. The nearest airport is Diqing Shangri-La Airport, 3 km from Shangri-La Salloi Rustic Luxury Hotel.Show full description
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