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I stayed in the suite at this hotel. It was a great and very comfortable stay. Everything about the suite was elegant and built for comfort. The hotel has a restaurant that makes delicious Yunnan inspired dishes. The yak stew and the potato dishes were especially good. The staff was nice and friendly although language presented a barrier. (Thankfully there are translation apps.). The pool was a little weird though. It's presented more like a pond in the middle of the hotel rooms. There seems to be only one access point to the pool and there is zero seating. Its rimmed by plants and trees. Very strange. But thats the only criticism of the hotel. Everything else meets and exceeds expectations of a hotel. And its within walking distance of the old town.

The hotel is located 1 km from the ancient town and is a 10-15 minute drive to the train station. The room was comfortable, and the water pressure and heater worked perfectly. The Wi-Fi was very stable as well. (For foreigners, do bear in mind, if you connect to hotel wifi, you would need to connect to VPN in order to use WhatsApp, IG or Youtube) This is a 9-year-old property, so there are some flaws that can be improved, but that is understandable. My only feedback is about the F&B restaurant; they only have one all-day dining option. Breakfast was alright, with more of a local selection. I stayed for two nights. On the first day, there was staff available to help me and serve my cafe latte order. However, on the second day, I did not see any staff on standby, so I had to make my own cafe latte (I had to froth the milk), which I found awkward. I wish the staff were more well trained, but I understand it is low season and the hotel probably hired part-timers for service. The best highlight of my stay was meeting a lady named Rose He, who is part of the guest services team (i think). She made recommendations on where to go and even found us a local driver to take us around. She was extremely kind and polite. We exchanged WeChat information, and she texted me when the weather turned cold or rainy. She also helped us to arrange complimentary transportation to the train station. It felt personalized. Shangri-La, if you are reading this, I believe she deserves a token of appreciation. She is the true star and a great example of “hospitality.” Overall, we were happy with our stay. Thank you.

The accommodation is beautiful with a very friendly and lovely young lady as host. She picked up our luggages from the entrance of the Dukezong ancient town and the accommodation is just a short cobblestoned walk away. The town is beautiful and they have dancing every evening in the ancient town square where everyone can join. Wouldn't mind staying here again if I'm in Shangri-La again.

hotel is new. Rooms are large, clean, comfortable and well designed. A New hotel also means some inexperience staff, but everyone tries their best. One downside of the hotels location is the walking path to the old town is quite long as the direct pathway is currently blocked. Hope that changes

We really enjoyed our stay at this place. The view is amazing all around. Our room was beautifully designed, bathroom window facing the snow mountain. The floor heating and fire place makes the whole room warm and cozy. Their property located on a route to the big hike, makes it convenient to check out the mountains and water fall. Super friendly staff, they go above and beyond to meet our needs. Also really loved the breakfast and dinner experience. Home style cooking, eventuating was yummy on the menu. We’ll definitely come back next time we visit Yunnan. This hotel itself is an whole experience to enjoy.

It such an honour to receive warm & great hospitality. Even though we only stayed only 1 night, they really helped us to fullfill our last minute itinerary. My last minute to Balagezong succeed with their help! This hotel also offered pick & sent us from or to train station! The owner also response super fast all my inquiries thru wechat. Really recommended to stay here especially winter time since they have floor heated & warmer inside their room!

The scenery is beautiful, the camp design is outstanding, and there is a heating pad on the bed. It is so comfortable. Knowing that we did not drive, ”Takumi” drove us down the mountain to eat and go back. Xiao Wu was so attentive and considerate to help us carry our luggage. If it rained, he would put it away in advance. He gave us a good umbrella and went to the camp restaurant in the evening. Thank you for drinking and chatting with us to relieve our boredom. He also escorted us out of the door. I really appreciated the boss's character and he was so funny. Although a few days have passed, I still can't forget the scenery of the camp. I hope I can come again next time. Finally, thank you for making our memories more colorful.

Stepping into Sangzhu Villa, the traditional ******* architectural style hits you in the face. The carved beams and painted buildings show the profound heritage of ******* culture. The colorful thangkas and exquisite wood carvings tell ancient stories in every detail. It makes people feel like traveling through time and space and being in the mysterious ******* wonderland. The guest rooms are unique, with warm and elegant decorations, soft and comfortable beds, and unique ethnic decorations, creating a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere. The hotel's breakfast surprised me. Yunnan specialty rice noodles are so good! There is also yak milk, which has a rich aroma. Shangri-La Sangzhu Villa is not just a hotel, but also a place for the soul to rest, and the most precious encounter on the journey. Here, you will not only gain a comfortable accommodation experience, but also a deep understanding of Shangri-La culture and unforgettable memories.

I was skeptical about TeaHorse at first due to the lack of reviews but this turned out to be a wonderful stay! We stayed here overnight on our 2 day hike through the Tiger Leaping Gorge. We upgraded to the Deluxe Standard Room (for extra 50 CNY) since the room is newer and slightly bigger. The ensuite toilet was basic but very clean. The beds were also heated and the aircon could be used for heating and cooling. The guesthouse also runs a restaurant cooking homecooked meals and a cafe/bar boasting a beautiful view. We felt that the view from TeaHorse was better than the one at Halfway House, which seems to be the more popular resting spot amongst hikers. The view of stars from the cafe viewpoint at night is also amazing. The staff helped us book a return bus to Lijiang, which left from Tina’s guesthouse the next day. Tina’s was a 4h hike from TeaHorse and we boarded the bus back to Lijiang Old Town with no problem. Overall a lovely stay and would highly recommend this room as an overnight rest point for hikers.

The front desk and public areas are no longer as clean and tidy as the promotional pictures, but are full of clutter, as shown in the picture. And no matter how many nights you stay, the room will not be cleaned every day. If our trash can is full, we have to notify the front desk before emptying it. However, we only take out the trash, and we will not clean the hair from the bathroom drain. The bed Because of the light strip, you can see a lot of dust. Then all the people in the store are very friendly and provide pick-up and delivery services. In addition, the types of breakfast restaurants we cooperate with are relatively simple, including corn, white porridge, steamed buns and steamed buns for three days. To eat rice noodles, you need to pay an additional 15 per serving, and the portion is small and not delicious.