Shambhala Palace Hotel

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Scored 9.2
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.9

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Shambhala Palace Hotel in Lhasa offers family rooms with private bathrooms, mountain and city views, and modern amenities including free WiFi, air-conditioning, and flat-screen TVs. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves Asian cuisine in a traditional and romantic ambiance, offering brunch, lunch, dinner, high tea, and cocktails. Breakfast includes local specialties, juice, pancakes, cheese, and fruits. Convenient Location: Located 42 mi from Lhasa Gonggar Airport, the hotel is a short walk from Ani Tsangkung Nunnery and near Jokhang Temple (1969 feet) and Ramoche Temple (16-minute walk). Guests appreciate the convenient location and excellent service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

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Availability

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1 twin bed
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1 full bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Shannon
United States United States
“We really liked staying in the old part of town, east of Jokhang Temple. It is a short walk to many good Tibetan restaurants and shops. The hotel is traditional and maybe a little quirky, but in a most charming way. The room was large and...”
Felix
Switzerland Switzerland
“Genuine old Tibetan property. They tried hard to provide good service.”
Szilard
Germany Germany
“It was really an authentic experience to stay in this hotel. Compared to the price, it was well equipped. The staff was very kind.”
Jose
United States United States
“Amazing view of the Potala Palace from the rooftop!”
Melanie
Germany Germany
“We stayed in this excellent place for 3 nights, enjoying every minute here! The room was exactly what we wanted and the staff was extremely helpful and kind ♥️ Thank you for making our stay in Lhasa that perfect!”
Ximena
Colombia Colombia
“It is a unique arquitecture with all the amenities you may need for your stay. They do the best for you to have a comfortable stay and assist you with any information you may need for the trip. I think it is one of the more authentic hotels I have...”
Diane
Canada Canada
“Great location in the old part of Lhasa. A little hard to find because of the winding streets in the neighborhood. Beautiful building with heritage decor. All the furnishings were made by Tibetans and the covers and pillows were made by the local...”
Valerie
France France
“Beautiful people in a beautiful place, so welcoming and helpful ; Shamballa Palace feels more like a home than a guesthouse”
Anton-jasper
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A very Tibetan experience. We appreciated the colours and architecture and building techniques they used which provide a very unique look and feel and are in many ways similar to those used at the Potala Palace. It really ensured that our amazing...”
Leonie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The hotel is a restored former residence belonging to an ancient high ranking lama. Set within the old neighborhood of Lhasa it gives you a real Tibetan experience. All the rooms are large, colorful, with a grotto like bathroom and plenty of...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
HOUSE OF SHAMBHALA RESTAURANT
  • Cuisine
    Asian
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
From 1:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a valid government-issued ID card or passport upon check-in.

For guests who are non-Chinese citizen ID card holders, a permit to tibet is needed. Guests need to apply it at the tibetan Lhasa Tourism Bureau at least 7 days in advance. For more details, please contact hotel directly.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.