Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts' new 289-room urban retreat in Lhasa awaits guests eager to explore one of the world's most storied destinations. The debut of Shangri-La Hotel, Lhasa today marks a sort of homecoming for the hotel group, as the legendary Shangri-La – the mythical "paradise on earth" set in the Himalayas – was the inspiration for the Hong Kong-based luxury hotel brand.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announces the debut of St. Regis’ first resort in China and first-ever luxury resort in Tibet, with the opening of The St. Regis Lhasa Resort. Standing on the “Roof of the World” at 12,000 feet above sea level, The St. Regis Lhasa Resort offers refined luxury and superlative service in a storied city. The resort boasts awe-inspiring views of the Himalayas and the Lhasa Valley from each of the 162 guest rooms, suites and villas which feature distinctive architectural details and décor that entwine modern luxury with traditional Tibetan elements.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announces that The St. Regis Lhasa Resort will open in November 2010, which will be the first St. Regis resort in China. Located on the “Roof of the World”, 3,680 meters above sea level, this stunning resort offers an unrivaled dimension of luxury, bespoke service and refined elegance at one of the most mystical and exotic addresses in the world.
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, Asia Pacific’s leading luxury hotel group, announces it will open a new hotel in 2012 in Lhasa, a city set on the Qinghai-Tibetan plateau, the highest region on earth. The 350-room luxury urban resort, owned and operated by Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, will rest amongst the tallest peaks in the world: a striking mountain landscape of glaciers, valleys and lakes considered sacred by many.