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Songtsam Hotel

4.5 of 5
Songzanlin, at the foot of Songtsam Lama temple, Shangri-La County 674400, China
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GoingGlobal79
Xiamen, China
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65 reviews
16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 November 2011
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This place is absolutely AMAZING. Truly a great hotel and certainly the best we had on our trip, we stayed 2 nights. The reason you go to Shangri-La is not for the the town itself but the attractions around it and the Songstam was certainly the right decision. At check in the helped us with our bags which was great... More

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Giggelsteiner
Heshan, China
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18 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 October 2011

The last station on our Songtsam Tour was Shangri-La. The Hotel is beautiful while a bit bigger then the other two hotels we stayed before. The view from the room towards the lake is magnifcant as well the location is superb. Our Guide Topten arranged on our second at a tour to his native village which is a hidden paradise. More

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MaturemanL
Tel Aviv, Israel
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57 reviews
163 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 October 2011
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Yes the Hotel is charming and authentic and it is located right next door to the monastery but we came away quite disapointed from a 2 night stay at the songstam.The rooms had a smoky ambience about them constantly perhaps due to incense used liberally throughout the hotel so that we had to open a window to the frigid night... More

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chefig2010
Shanghai, China
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9 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 October 2011

This hotel is a very charming place that enhanced our experience of being in Shangri La. The decor and service is impeccable! They have used gorgeous pieces of painted Tibetian furniture. Their breakfast is a very good mix of western and chi exes cuisine. The service is extremely attentive without it being obtrusive. They also have a beautiful library where... More

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DeviantArt
Xiamen
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 October 2011
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Stay for 2 nights and just checked out hotel today. Day 1 arrived hotel and was required to exchange our shoes to hotel shoes since the hotel floor is made in wooden. This is to prevent from making noise. After that, was given a cup of ginger tea. Taste good. Hotel is unique and since it is out of city... More

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Nidawei
Old Greenwich CT
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26 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 September 2011
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person found this review helpful

Sitting on a hill overlooking the nearby monastery, this is a classic hotel. Silk hanging over your bed. Wooden bathtub. Wonderful food in a variety of cuisines. Helpful staff. It's not in the town, but that is probably a blessing. More

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BethesdaTraveler99
Bethesda, Maryland
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36 reviews
135 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 September 2011

We are usually pretty stingy with our 5-star ratings, but our stay in Sept. 2011 at the Songtsam in Shangri-La was truly an excellent experience. After a week of traveling around China in Shanghai and Yunnan, it was wonderful to stay at this impeccably clean, peaceful and friendly hotel. The cleanliness starts right at the front door, when they politely... More

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holmespun
Beijing, China
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4 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 August 2011

My husband, infant son and I just returned from a wonderful trip Shangri-la and Songstam. The hotel itself was very clean and well kept while also maintaining a very local and authentic feel. The staff were attentive, helpful and very kind. The hotel itself is in a quiet area right next to the temple but a bit out of Shangri-la... More

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Paul G
Hong Kong, China
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5 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2011
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Songtsam Hotel in Zhongdian, is a beautiful and authentic hotel. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Restaurant is of good quality (breakfast and dinner). Beds are nice (not the traditional 'hard' Chinese beds). It is a 2 minute walk to Songsenling Monastry. More

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smk78
Manila, Philippines
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15 reviews
12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 August 2011
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We stayed at the Songstam Shangri-La for 3 nights at the end of an 8 day Songstam circuit exploring the 3 Parallel Rivers area and staying in 3 other brand new Songstam lodges - Tacheng, Benzilan, and Meili - on the way. For travelers seeking a slice of "authentic" Tibetan village life, skip the tourist spots and visit the small,... More

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Address: Songzanlin, at the foot of Songtsam Lama temple, Shangri-La County 674400, China

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