Yila Grassland of Napa Lake - 12 min drive - 4.5 km
Diqing Culture Expo Center - 14 min drive - 7.5 km
Ganden Sumtseling Monastery - 15 min drive - 8.4 km
Dukezong Ancient Town - 17 min drive - 9.9 km
Diqing Museum - 18 min drive - 10.0 km
Getting around
Gyalthang (DIG-Diqing) - 22 min drive
Shangri-La Station - 18 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
五彩雪域藏餐馆 - 14 min drive
天涯海阁休闲吧 - 13 min drive
绿野仙踪休闲吧 - 13 min drive
下一站休闲吧 - 13 min drive
德钦松赞绿谷 - 11 min walk
About this property
Songtsam Retreat at Shangri-La - MGallery Collection
Enjoy your visit to Shangri-La with a stay at Songtsam Retreat at Shangri-La - MGallery Collection. You can indulge in deep-tissue massages, facials or aromatherapy, and Tibetan Resturant, one of 2 restaurants, serves breakfast and lunch. This luxurious hotel also features a bar/lounge, a terrace and a garden.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English
At a glance
Hotel size
72 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Restrictions related to your trip
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Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Babysitting*
Supervised childcare*
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
On-site parking is limited
Transfers
Airport shuttle (available on request)*
Off-site
Area shuttle within 8 km*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10 AM
2 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Barbecue grills
24-hour room service
Travelling with children
Supervised childcare (surcharge)
Local/corner shop
What to do
Yoga classes
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Working away
Business centre
Meeting room
Computer station
Conference space (1765 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Limo or town car service
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
24 buildings/towers
Built in 2009
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Library
Fireplace in reception
Spa services
Massage/treatment rooms
Room amenities
Be entertained
DVD player
32-inch TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Free stocked minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Dressing gowns and slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Turndown service
Selected Comfort mattress
Free cot/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
What to enjoy
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Rainfall shower heads
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi and wired internet
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Special features
Spa
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy.
Dining
Tibetan Resturant – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast and lunch.
Western Restaurant – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specialises in international cuisine and only serves dinner.
Library Lounge Bar – On-site bar.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CNY 92 per person
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of CNY 150 per vehicle (one way)
Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Rollaway beds are available for CNY 380 per night
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property accepts credit cards.
Also known as
Songtsam
Songtsam Retreat
Songtsam Retreat Hotel
Songtsam Retreat Hotel Shangri-La MGallery Collection
Songtsam Retreat Shangri-La MGallery Collection Hotel Deqin
Songtsam Retreat At Shangri-La Hotel Shangri-La County
Songtsam Retreat at Shangri-La - MGallery Collection Hotel
Songtsam Retreat at Shangri-La - MGallery Collection Deqin
Songtsam Retreat at Shangri-La - MGallery Collection Hotel Deqin
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Songtsam Retreat at Shangri-La - MGallery Collection?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Songtsam Retreat at Shangri-La - MGallery Collection?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Songtsam Retreat at Shangri-La - MGallery Collection?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is CNY 150 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Songtsam Retreat at Shangri-La - MGallery Collection?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Songtsam Retreat at Shangri-La - MGallery Collection and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Additional recreation on-site includes yoga. Enjoy amenities such as spa services, a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Songtsam Retreat at Shangri-La - MGallery Collection?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring international cuisine and garden views.
Songtsam Retreat at Shangri-La - MGallery Collection Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
9.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
4 Jan 2017
Verified traveller
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
9 Dec 2016
excellent hotel with great style and services
This little gem is hiding behind the songtsam temple, though it's a bit hard to find even with the GPS. The small town in front of the hotel is undergoing heavy constructions. We arrived there with no hot water and got a free upgrade a suite. Room is huge but not as cozy as the smaller one. They even set up the fireplace to get the room warmed up for us everyday. Food is excellent but too bad we missed the spa. Overall an excellent hotel where you can relax and find you inner peace, definitely will visit again.
WILLIAM
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 Jun 2016
Fabulous cultural get-away, done perfectly!!
It was a return visit to this exotic city, where we were meeting the parents of our Chinese foreign exchange student. We are good friends for years. They stayed in the "sister hotel" close by. The entire hotel staff and all the facilities are at the 5-Star level. We will definitely return.
Eldon
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 Apr 2016
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10/10 Exceptional
4 May 2015
Staff of this hotel are brilliant
This hotel is a little out of town but that is the only negative otherwise this is an excellent world class hotel with staff that give personal and excellent service
Iain
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 Apr 2015
Outstanding oasis.
Absolutely outstanding service from Patrick and his whole team. Great attention to authentic detail in the design of the hotel and the menus, but it was the uniformly excellent service from all the staff that made this hotel stand out.
William
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10/10 Exceptional
4 Jan 2015
Wonderful Stay
Marvelous resort that I didnt want to get out of. A good view of the beautiful Songtsam Temple, which the hotel provides a free buggy ride to. In the evening, staff come to start the fireplace and deliver Ginger Tea. Heartwarming value adds that made our day.
Chan
Verified HotelClub guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 Aug 2014
Highly recommended for family trips
I would love to give a 5+ rating for this resort. It's situated inside the Songtsam (ie the main religious site) area so the tranquility and freshness of the air has no rival. Admittedly it's too far away from the city centre so it's not too possible to go out for food, but this is compensated by the breakfast and Zang cuisine offered by the hotel restaurant at a reasonable price. The hotel arranges shuttle to the main tourist sites so it saves you much trouble if you are going as a family - otherwise you will have to hire your own driver-guide as the main sights in Shangri-la are sparsely situated.
Sarah
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8/10 Very good
4 Jun 2014
A perfect retreat at Shangri-la
Stayed for 2 nights at the beautiful, quiet and peaceful retreat. Delicious food and excellent service at the restaurant.
Zipjolababy
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10/10 Exceptional
21 May 2014
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8/10 Very good
14 May 2014
Wonderful Tibetan Retreat
Beautiful and authentic Tibetan Retreat located just behind the famous Songzalin Monasetry. Very quiet and peaceful. However, it is about 15 min away from the main town so a little inconvenient unless you have a driver. Other than that, a perfect getaway to relax.
Cheryl
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10/10 Exceptional
5 Jun 2013
A lovely and cozy experience with Songtsam Retreat
We stayed for 3 nights in late May 2013. My husband and I enjoyed it so much.This is a lovely hotel with nice art pieces in the room, resturants and lobby to admire. Staff were really helpful. Food at the resturant were great as well. It was also just walking distance to the famous temple. One evening, we had some spare time and the hotel staff recommended that we go to the small mountain behind the hotel. We had so much fun there admiring beautiful flowers that just bloomed and watching cows and lambs making their way home.....it was alot of fun. I will recommend this hotel anytime to anyone visitng Shangri-la.
Cathryn
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 Nov 2011
Luxury in Shangri-la
Our room was a very large Junior Suite with panoramic views of the monastery and beyond, king bed on a raised platform, a large wooden tub, separate shower wet room and separate toilet. The open plan design had a (hard) sofa and comfortable armchair and curiously since the hotel is only a couple of years old, the TV was not flat-screen. We felt very pampered but surprised when we read the note in the room that in order to use the wood burning fire, a selling feature of the Junior suite, we were required to pay for the firewood! We mentioned our dissatisfaction in being charged for the firewood and the cost was waived and maid service sent to our room to light the fire each of our 3 night stay. Breakfast was not included in our rate but was reasonably priced and generous. We had dinner each night in the hotel's restaurant as it was too cold to venture further. The food was excellent although more expensive than we had been paying in restaurants. The General Manager was very attentive and dedicated to helping the local Tibetan community. Nothing comes without a price and we found this to be the case at Songtsam Retreat. The hotel consists of separate buildings which do not have direct access to the main reception and restaurant areas. The porter delivers you and your luggage to your room but to go to dinner you must venture out in the exceedingly chilly night and climb many stairs at high altitude to return to your room. The staff are local Tibetan impeccably trained.
Marj
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 Sep 2011
Great Hotel in amazing location
If you don't mind being out of town but surrounded by amazing scenery then this hotel is for you. Large beautiful rooms and good food. Service at the front desk can be a bit slow but more a reflection on the local way of life than bad service. Try the spa, it's an amazing experience.
Virginie
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 Apr 2011
All things are very good. It is highly recommended. Personally, I would like the hotel to have one or two more different restaurants. I think, I would have hesitation to stay there longer, i.e. more than 3 days, if I have to eat the same food everyday.
Joanne
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
10 Apr 2011
location very near to the temple within walking distance 20 minutes through the village nearby. Entering to the temple is free during your stay in the hotel.Breakfast is a little bit expensive and the food is average. Only buffet breakfast, no other choice. staffs are very helpful
hon
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10/10 Exceptional
27 Oct 2010
wonderful stay
execellent service. The staffs there were very friendly and helpful. The hotel is inside the temple area on top of the mountain so if you stay at the hotel you don't have to pay RMB 85 entry ticket to the temple. The food in their tibet restaurant was pretty good and the price was quite reasonable as well. Overall, a very nice stay at the hotel.