The St. Regis Lhasa Resort Tibet
“Located in the eastern part of Lhasa, The St. Regis Lhasa Resort is this unique city’s most coveted address—conveniently located in the famed Barkhor area. The sweeping landscapes surrounding this exclusive resort provide a timeless, inviting setting for contemplation as well as exploration.
The word “Lhasa” is Tibetan for “the holy land” and with an altitude of 3,680 meters above sea level, Lhasa is one of the highest cities in the world. Lhasa is the capital of China’s Tibet Autonomous Region and has a fascinating history dating back more than 1,300 years.
The St. Regis Lhasa Resort faces the World Heritage Site, the Potala Palace, once the chief residence of the Dalai Lama. A mere six minutes by car from the resort, the palace has been converted into a museum. Jokhang Temple, another iconic structure and Norbulingka, the Dalai Lama’s former Summer Palace, are also close by.
Allow our chauffeur to take you on a guided tour to visit other extraordinary sites including Mount Everest, the “Goddess Mother of the Land’ and the Tashilunpo Monastery, founded in 1447. Yungbulakang, also known as “the Mosher and Song Holy Hall,” is an ancient palace built during the second century BC and sits atop the east bank of the Yalong River.
The St. Regis Lhasa Resort is within a 10 minute walk to the ancient Barkhor shopping area and Jokhang Temple. Lhasa has many other famed attractions to explore including Barkhor Street, Lhasa’s oldest thoroughfare, brimming with eclectic market stalls and diverse colorful architecture.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Inspired décor pays homage to the beauty of Tibetan culture and arts in each of the 121 rooms, 27 private villas, and 14 suites at The St. Regis Lhasa Resort. Simple elegance meets modern technology with custom-designed furnishings, including sofas and chairs, writing desks, and armoires. Wood accents and lattice work, polished wood floors, and fine wool carpets add to the residential feel. In addition to its interior beauty, every guest room, villa, and suite offers a stunning view, from the Potola Palace to the Tibetan landscape and wonders of Lhasa City or the resort’s lush garden and lake.
High-tech features include 42-inch LCD flat panel televisions and two telephones (cordless and corded). Cable and wireless High Speed Internet Access are available in all rooms. Each room includes a hairdryer and lap-top size safe, as well as access to 24-hour In-Room Dining and twice daily maid service including nightly turn-down service.
Sumptuous beds are layered with 350-thread-count linens and every bathroom is generously sized. Each features heated slate floors, dual vanities, separate showers and tubs. All rooms include soft bathrobes and Remède Amenities.
Whatever the request, signature St. Regis Butler Service is available any time, day or night.
AMENITIES
The St. Regis Lhasa Resort steeps its guests in the beauty and serenity of Tibetan culture—from exquisitely crafted architectural details to the traditional healing Tibetan herbal treatments offered in the sanctuary of our Iridium Spa. The resort is configured to pay homage to this mystical and historic country in every way. A Meditation Garden offers a sacred space for quiet contemplation and an in-house Travel Agency stands ready to assist guests in further explorations, near or far.
Guests are invited to join in morning yoga instructions and evening rituals when scheduled, including the St. Regis tradition of champagne sabering. Cooking classes taught by local masters offer hands-on immersion in the heart and soul of the cuisine and are available for everyone with advance reservations.
Should guests need to keep up with work, the resort staffs a Business Center 24 hours a day. Bespoke St. Regis Butler Service is available to all guests any time, day or night.
Gold Energy Pool
The St. Regis Lhasa Resort featured the Gold Energy Pool. A constant water temperature of 28-32℃ guarantees comfort for guests who like to refresh, relax, or simply float in a bejeweled pool like no other. Guests may enjoy a reviving foot massage and specially created food and drinks poolside on comfortable cabana-style seating. Views of the resort’s lake and the Himalaya Palace add to the ambiance. Dressing rooms and locker facilities are available at the pool.
Children below the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult in the pool area. Running and diving are not allowed, as the pool is a relaxation pool recommended for wading and relaxation only.
Honoring the traditional Tibetan approach to wellness therapies, each guest receives a consultation to determine his or her dominant constitution and the treatments and herbs that will be most harmonious and beneficial to that guest. From custom two to three hour rituals to shorter rejuvenating and pampering treatments, the spa offers a full menu. Enjoy time in a couple’s suite or one of our four single treatments rooms, or you may request in-room spa facilities in the privacy of your own accommodations.
Before or after your treatment, savor a nourishing beverage and snack in the spa’s luxurious lounge.
DINING
Decanter By Haut-Brisson
Casual yet elegant, our inviting Wine Bar offers outdoor seating with a sun deck from June – September, and sometimes later into the year. Indoors, the cozy wine bar invites guests to enjoy the small eight-seat bar or to relax on plush leather sofas and chairs arranged in small conversation areas. It’s the perfect for sampling fine wines from our selection of beautifully crafted decanters. With bar seating for eight, an intimate wine bar with seating for 25, and an outdoor area overlooking the lake, Decanter by Haut-Brisson offers a variety of experiences, including sampling exquisite aged cognacs and fine cigars.
The Drawing Room
Settle into a comfortable sofa with satin pillows in the elegance of the Drawing Room. It’s the perfect venue for relaxing with friends or for some quiet time with a book in a room flooded with natural light and windows that frame lake views. Our tea experts are on hand to seduce your taste buds with a selection of over 40 tea varieties, including fine aged teas, and help you select the perfect blends for your sensibilities. This is also the place for tea-infused cocktails and mocktails and a menu of international and Southeast Asian delicacies.
Chinese teas served include Royal Pu’er Tea, Ginseng, Oolong, King Tie Guan Yin, Jasmine, and Chamomile. International teas include specialty teas from Germany. We also serve classic chai, herbs & ginger, and apple tea. In the afternoons from 2:30 – 5:30pm, enjoy afternoon tea with smoked salmon sandwiches, sweet potato scones, tuna and cucumber in mini croissants, bacon cookies, crème horns, Victoria sponge cake, and green tea tiramisu.
Yan Ting
Few experiences rival dinner al fresco (when the season allows) or with a view of the resort’s shimmering man-made lake from Yan Ting, our 138-seat restaurant with a Chinese menu executed by a master Chef. Chef prepares an exciting array of authentic Cantonese, Sichuanese, Hunanese and TanFu cuisine, including such delicacies as double boiled sea cucumber with Tibetan mushrooms and wok-fried egg white with bird’s nest and caviar.
A dramatic entrance with wood-lattice doors leads to the main dining room and five private dining rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows and seating for 6 to 20 guests. The restaurant’s design is one of understated elegance with Chinese motifs and polished wood floors adorned with wool area rugs. White tablecloths and colors of gold, bronze, and taupe accent the comfortable seating.
Social
Social is the resort’s all-day dining destination, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a beautifully appointed setting with floor-to-ceiling windows.
Cuisines from around the world are showcased in a sumptuous à la carte menu and buffet meals. With the freshest produce and finest ingredients available, our team of chefs cook in full view, turning out delectable dishes from five different stations, including pasta, pizza and noodles; a rotisserie; spring rolls and Chinese carving; wok-fried seafood, and a colorful vegetable station.
At dinner, enjoy our Executive Chef’s special creations of hors d’oeuvres and dessert buffets with a daily selection of dishes, including braised seafood and a trio of beef yak
The restaurant’s dramatic design surrounds guests with high ceilings, warm woods, and whitewashed walls accented with splashes of vibrant color. Wooden tables with white tablecloths, upholstered chairs and banquettes lined with pillows provide a comfortable, convivial setting. Rich Tibetan motifs, including a series of captivating paintings of yaks running in the snows of the Himalayas adorn the walls.
The restaurant seats 80 guests and features a private dining room with seating for 10.
Si Zi Kang
Dine in a relaxed setting where natural woods, traditional artifacts, and vivid colors echo the culture at one of Lhasa’s top restaurants. This rare and relaxed dining experience invites you to come in close contact with the history of Tibet through traditional artifacts and paintings and bites, smells, sounds, and sights that will linger in your memory for years to come.
Signature dishes include Tibetan momos, deeply flavored curries, and Thenthuk—Tibetan noodles with sliced yak meat, radish and spinach. The restaurant offers an excellent wine selection to complement the cuisine.”
Courtesy of the The St. Regis Lhasa Resort