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The St. Regis Lhasa Resort
Lhasa, Tibet (Xizang), China · St. Regis · Grand Luxury
Opened in 2010 as the first international luxury property in Tibet, the resort was designed by Jean-Michel Gathy to reflect traditional Tibetan architecture and culture. The property serves as a cultural gateway, located within walking distance of the Jokhang Temple and offering direct views of the Potala Palace. It is famously situated at 3,658 meters above sea level, making it one of the world's highest hotels by geographical elevation.
- 162 rooms
- Opened 2010
- Neighborhood: རབ་གསལ་སྡེ་ཁུལ། 绕赛社区
- Rooms from 657 sq ft (61 m²)
- Architect: Jean-Michel Gathy
About The St. Regis Lhasa Resort
- The Golden Energy Pool inside the Iridium Spa is lined with thousands of 24-karat gold-plated tiles, a design signature by architect Jean-Michel Gathy, who also designed the resort's Tibetan-style buildings.
- Every guest room includes an in-room oxygen enrichment system to help visitors adjust to the altitude, and the hotel runs a dedicated Oxygen Lounge for the same purpose.
- The resort's design references the nearby Sera Monastery, a sacred structure built in 1419, echoed in its pillared buildings and dark shale pagoda-style roofs.
- Opened in November 2010, it was the first international luxury hotel in Tibet and Starwood's first St. Regis property in China.
History
Opened in 2010 as the first international luxury property in Tibet, the resort was designed by Jean-Michel Gathy to reflect traditional Tibetan architecture and culture. It is famously situated at 3,658 meters above sea level, making it one of the world's highest hotels by geographical elevation. The property serves as a cultural gateway, located within walking distance of the Jokhang Temple and offering direct views of the Potala Palace.
Amenities
- Golden Energy Pool (tiled in 24-carat gold)
- Signature St. Regis Butler Service
- Iridium Spa with Tibetan-influenced treatments
- Oxygen Lounge for altitude adjustment
- Three fine-dining restaurants (Yan Ting, Social, Si Zi Kang)
- Decanter Wine Bar with extensive cellar
Awards
- Tibet's Leading Resort 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
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