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Shangri-La Lhasa
Lhasa, China · Shangri-La · High Luxury
Shangri-La Lhasa sits at 3,650 metres between Potala Palace and Norbulingka, the winter and summer residences of the Dalai Lamas. Every one of the 279 rooms has its own oxygen concentrator; a 24-hour lounge on the ground floor lets guests breathe air closer to a lower altitude.
- 279 rooms
- Opened 2014
- Neighborhood: Norbulingka
- Rooms from 495 sq ft (46 m²)
About Shangri-La Lhasa
- At 3,650 metres the ambient oxygen is about 35 percent lower than at sea level, which is why supplemental oxygen is standard in every room rather than a clinic extra.
- The ground-floor oxygen lounge runs around the clock; guests with altitude sickness have used it instead of a hospital bed.
- The address is 19 Norbulingka Road, inside the buffer of the UNESCO pair: Potala and Norbulingka.
- Entry-level rooms start at 495 sq ft (46 m²).
History
Shangri-La Lhasa opened in 2014 as the first Shangri-La property in Tibet, blending modern luxury with Tibetan cultural elements in the heart of Lhasa. Located near iconic sites like Potala Palace and Norbulingka, it honors the region's spiritual heritage while providing high-altitude acclimatization features like oxygen lounges.
The setting
19 Norbulingka Road, between Potala Palace and the summer palace gardens, in central Lhasa.
Restaurants and bars
- Shang Palace — Restaurant · Cantonese
- Altitude Cafe — Café
- Shambala — Restaurant · Tapas
- Lodgers Lounge — Bar
Experiences
- Oxygen Lounge — 24-hour diffuse oxygen lounge on the first floor, with an inner courtyard outside its window, plus a medical room and house doctor on call.
- Tibetan Yoga & sound healing — Yoga and sound healing sessions in Lhasa.
- Tibetan Court-Style Photography Experience — A journey of Tibetan court-style aesthetics.
- Horizon Club Potala View Room — Room with a stunning view of Potala Palace and exclusive Horizon Club experiences.
Amenities
- CHI spa
- indoor pool
- 2 outdoor pools
- gym
- 24-hour oxygen lounge
- kids club
- health club
- hot tub
Awards
- Michelin Guide hotel
- Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice
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