We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Shangri-La, China. We have also included accommodation in guest houses, boats, boutique hotels, monasteries and romantic hotels. 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 Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated January 2024.
Guest House.Hip. 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
Boutique hotel.Charming. 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. Free Wi-Fi is available in all areas. Arro Khampa Boutique Hotel is 5 km from Deqen Airport and 1 km from Shangri-La Bus Terminal. 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. Tibetan and Chinese cuisine can be enjoyed at Sama Restaurant.Show full description
I rate this as the most charming and creative boutique hotel in Shangri-La.
Bed and Breakfast.Historic property. Popular among couples. 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
Resort.Delightful property. 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. After a long journey, taking a small stroll in the garden seems nice. 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. Banyan Tree Gallery has Tibetan-inspired souvenirs. A mini library offers books, telescopes and maps. Llamo Restaurant has an all-day dining menu of Tibetan and Western cuisine. Chang-Sa serves hot pots, steamboats and snacks . 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
Guest House. Boasting inner courtyard views, 雪湖轻奢民宿 Snowlake Inn offers accommodation with patio, around 1.5 km from Guishan Park. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. You can play darts at the guest house, and bike hire and car hire are available. The units in the guest house are equipped with a kettle. There is a private bathroom with shower in some units, along with bathrobes, slippers and a hair dryer. At the guest house, the units are equipped with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. There is a coffee shop, bar and lounge. Guests at 雪湖轻奢民宿 Snowlake Inn can enjoy cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden. The nearest airport is Diqing Shangri-La Airport, 6 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Luxury Tent. Boasting a garden and views of mountain, Shangri -la Liotard Farm Fix Camp is a recently renovated luxury tent situated in Shangri-La, 16 km from Guishan Park. With garden views, this accommodation features a patio. The luxury tent offers an à la carte or Asian breakfast. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. All units in the luxury tent are fitted with a kettle. There is a private bathroom with walk-in shower in some units, along with bathrobes, slippers and a hair dryer. At the luxury tent, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests are welcome to eat in the on-site traditional restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, brunch and high tea. The luxury tent has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. The nearest airport is Diqing Shangri-La Airport, 21 km from Shangri -la Liotard Farm Fix Camp.Show full description
Guest House.Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. 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. 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. Guests may enjoy the on-site restaurant. There is a bar. Room service is available.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Unique. Great location. Popular among couples. 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
This boutique hotel has a great location in Shangri-La.
Opened December 2020. Located in Shangri-La, Ramada by Wyndham Diqing features a bar. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi. The accommodation provides a concierge service and valet parking for guests. The nearest airport is Diqing Shangri-La Airport, 137 km from the hotel.Show full description
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