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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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