The 289-room Shangri La Hotel, Lhasa is set on a plateau that’s a whopping 3,650 meters above sea level. Some of the hotel’s features include Tibetan-inspired furnishings like warmly lit corridors, colorful carpets and various art installations that hark back to traditional culture. As you’ll be way above sea level, there’s an oxygen lounge and full-service clinic to help you to acclimatize to the altitude. Plus, there’s a club lounge, fully equipped gym, indoor swimming pool, one-stop business center and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. The hotel’s signature restaurant and bar, Shambala, serves up Tibetan and Yunnan cuisine.
