Shambhala Palace Hotel
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Fast facts
Check in from | 14:00 |
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Check out by | 12:00 |
Breakfast | Breakfast available. |
Pets | Pets are not allowed. |
Children | Children are welcome at this hotel. |
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Shambhala Palace Hotel
Shambhala Palace Hotel features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Lhasa. Among the facilities at this property are a concierge service and a tour desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property.
Ratings and reviews
Traveller reviews
Comment: 3 Jan 2025
Hotel response
Comment: 4 January
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Comment: 19 Oct 2024
Stayed in: Dec 2023
A Hidden Gem in Lhasa: Shambala Palace
The facilities are top-notch, with heating and hot showers available even in winter, ensuring a comfortable stay regardless of the season. The rooftop terrace provides a fantastic view of the Potala Palace, and the hotel’s location is incredibly convenient, with Barkhor and Jokhang Temple just a few minutes’ walk away.
The manager and staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful, making my stay even more enjoyable. I looked forward to our chats every evening. Shambala Palace is truly a hidden gem among the hotels in Lhasa. Highly recommended!
Comment: 17 Jul 2024
Stayed in: Jun 2024
Traditional hotel with great location
Hotel is very pretty, traditional style with Tibetan decoration. We like how it's a bit dark and mysterious, perfectly authentic. Room are big and well kept. Breakfast are minimal, but one shouldn't expect much from there. There is no lift, so it can be a hassle to walk up the stairs with big luggage, especially at such high attitude. They have rooms at the lower level, so request for one if it's an issue scaling the stairs. Everyone at the hotel is so sweet and attentive, even though English is just barely there (perfectly fine for us since we don't expect everyone speaks English when travelling to foreign country). There are many amazing, authentic local restaurants around the corners.
Check out the rooftop with view of Potala Palace and Lhasa. If you look for authenticity, this is the place. If you look for western comfort/style, pick something else.
Comment: 29 Nov 2024
Stayed in: Nov 2024
It feels like you're staying in a family home - that just happens to be a palace!
The rooftop view of Potala Palace took my breath away. I really knew I was in Tibet at this place - it had none of the Chinese 'showy-ness' of some of the modern hotels - it felt like a truly authentic place to stay. The family running it were lovely, they were friendly and went out of their way to be helpful. It felt very homely.
There's no lift (although the owner carried our cases) and the stairs are steep and some of the floors are uneven, so if you have mobility issues, ask for a ground floor room.
The location is wonderful. We spent 4 days here prior to our tour starting and we really enjoyed walking around the car-free lanes surrounding the hotel - as well as Barkhor Street which is just 5 minutes away. Again, we felt like we were really in Tibet - a wonderful atmosphere, safe and friendly, with local families out walking, interesting shops.
When we transferred to our tour hotel, we were so disappointed! It looked like any other Chinese Hotel and the out-of-town area looked like any Chinese city. However, it did confirm just how special Shambhala Palace really is.
Comment: 3 Nov 2024
Stayed in: Oct 2024
Exceptional
Excellent location
Connection between Balangxue 1st Alley and Balangxue 5th Alley, Chengguan District, Tibet, China, , Lhasa, 850000, China|1.99 km from Potala Palace
10 things to dowithin 0.90 km
Transportationwithin 54.10 km
Airportwithin 44.89 km
Check in and check out
Check in from:
14:00
Check out before:
12:00
Good to know
Children are welcome at this hotel.
12 years old and under
For each room, 1 child can use existing beds for free.
Pets are not allowed.
Breakfast available.
Breakfast menu
Buffet.
Breakfast options
Western breakfast, Chinese breakfast.
Breakfast price
₹683 (≈CNY 58.0)/person
Breakfast times
08:00 - 10:00 from Monday to Sunday.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist. In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect 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.
