Songzan Linli Xueshan Hupo Jingguan Hotel (Shangri-La Ganden Sumtseling Monastery Scenic Area)

This hotel gives a very fresh and new first impression. I found out from Quzhen （曲珍）that it only opened in July. The design of the entire hotel is excellent – very chill yet infused with local ethnic characteristics. It's not overly ******* like many guesthouses tend to be; the balance is just right, modern with an artistic feel. It's a place that literary and artistic youths would surely love, with many photo hot spots. Quzhen (曲珍）was my butler for this trip. She is an incredibly enthusiastic girl, providing very attentive service. She was responsive to every request and exceptionally thoughtful. When I felt unwell one day, she immediately arranged for an oxygen tube for me and checked on me regularly. She makes you feel at home. The other staff members are also very warm and friendly. The hotel's location is absolutely top-notch, right next to the Songzanlin Monastery. It takes less than two minutes to walk to the side door. The large floor-to-ceiling window in the room allows you to literally fall asleep looking at the Songzanlin Monastery. It's a highly recommended hotel. If I have the chance to come to Shangri-La again, I will definitely return here. Quzhen (曲珍）feels like a friend waiting for me to come back in Shangri-La. It combines the facilities of a design hotel with the warm service of a guesthouse. I have a few minor suggestions for the hotel: Next time I return, it would be wonderful if there were a few sun-beds on the terrace at the left of the restaurant. Lying there, sunbathing, reading a book while gazing at the Songzanlin Monastery would be super chill. Also, I think the breakfast could offer some Western options, such as bread, fried eggs, sausages, sandwiches, yogurt, coffee & tea etc. Afternoon tea could also be a nice addition. As for the room facilities, everything is very good. It has diffuse oxygen, a humidifier, and many books for reading. It would be perfect if some seating cushions could be added to the bench next to the window along with a small tea table and tea set. In conclusion, the entire experience was excellent. Thank you to every staff member at the hotel, especially Quzhen(曲珍）. I hope to have the opportunity to see you again – my friend in Shangri-La.

We had a lovely stay at the hotel, only minutes walking distance away from the attaction. Owner and the staffs are very attendtive, room with nice view of the pond.

The hotel's location is excellent, and the service and views are also great. I'll definitely stay here again on my next trip.

The hotel room is impeccable. Everything is very new and modern with ******* touch. The dining room on the fourth floor looks amazing. Breakfast is not buffet style but they give plenty of variety. The staffs were great and attentive. We were assigned a butler who looks after us from arranging free pick up from dukezong and drop off at train station. Everything went smoothly. She also arranged time slot for the free photography session. There is no costume provided for male, only female. Mr Sim, the photographer does a great job. He gave attentive guidance on poses and the photo results are fantastic. This hotel is probably the best in the area , and offers very high CP. Another big bonus is location which means that you can enter songzanling complex from its side entrance, which means that you don’t need to climb the long steep stairs to the temple. You can also walk down the slope to the entrance of temple and the lake to take the iconic picture of the temple with the lake.

Extraordinary but very pleasant hotel with great view, site and service. The rooms are big with very upscale equipment. But style is very pleasant. You feel comfortable at once. View from hotel room is extraordinary. You look at the lake and the Songzanlin Temple. The Restaurant (breakfast) is at the roof, from where you have a great view on lake, temple and village. Breakfast fast is really great. You can choose a lot of dishes which are served at the table. Per room one entrance to temple is included. Temple is quite near (200m). So you have the chance to visit temple before a lot of tourists are coming. Staff of hotel is very friendly and helpful. For us, german family, it was no problem to stay there although we can’t speak one word Chinese language. To visit Gedan Songzanlin Temple it is best choice. ( Stephan with family from Braunschweig, Germany)

The staff are very friendly and nice foods.