“Modern Hotel”

Very Nice and Modern Hotel The interior of the hotel is surprisingly beautiful considering it is located in the second biggest city in Tibet. Nearby a mall - turn right from hotel - that has international restaurants like KFC and Pizza Hut. Less than 5 minutes walk - before the intersection. On … more

Very Nice and Modern Hotel The interior of the hotel is surprisingly beautiful considering it is located in the second biggest city in Tibet. Nearby a mall - turn right from hotel - that has international restaurants like KFC and Pizza Hut. Less than 5 minutes walk - before the intersection. On the way are some restaurants and snacks stores. Buffet offered many dishes similar to what you can find in a 5-star hotel. Lobby is at 7/F while breakfast buffet is at the 1/F. You can leave your luggage for a night if you are going to Everest Base Camp. The sad thing about the hotel is the air conditioner - it stayed 23 degrees the whole night. They had to send a cooler to the room. Caroline Tang was very nice and accommodating and helpful. In her absence, Joy was a great help too.

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“A mixed experience”

The hotel is well designed and maintained fine. Breakfast which was included for us was a good variety and everything was available. Our room was on the same level as the lobby. It was comfortable and neat. The bathroom door opens in such a way that you cannot place a bathmat outside it. Not good… more

The hotel is well designed and maintained fine. Breakfast which was included for us was a good variety and everything was available. Our room was on the same level as the lobby. It was comfortable and neat. The bathroom door opens in such a way that you cannot place a bathmat outside it. Not good design. My wife tried to use the hair dryer after her shower but it shut off after 10 seconds. As we had to go out immediately she called housekeeping in a panic. They said they would send another dryer but also that you should not use the dryer for more than 30 seconds at a time, else it shuts off ! They did send one, but the original one itself started working and worked as a normal one would, not shutting off at all. So that was a strange experience. Next, we decided to see if can try the oxygen outlet provided in the room. We called the helpdesk since we didnt have the tubing required. There was a gurgling sound coming from the units so either way I wanted them to attend to it. They sent a couple of people who removed the units which left a bit of tubing hanging out of the wall. They said due to excess usage that day there was very low supply of oxygen so they couldnt do anything. We were wondering how could there be proper supply when they remove units like this and leave the tubes open ?!

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“Hilton”

This is probably the largest hotel in Shigatse. A few things that are different from the US. While it is a Hilton hotel, many things also have local standards. First off, their free wifi, you will get to the page where you have to enter your cell # for a code that will send to your phone. Unfortuna… more

This is probably the largest hotel in Shigatse. A few things that are different from the US. While it is a Hilton hotel, many things also have local standards. First off, their free wifi, you will get to the page where you have to enter your cell # for a code that will send to your phone. Unfortunately, my phone is a US phone, I have alot of trouble receiving the code. Ended up getting help with the staff, turns out their just need a local phone # for a code that does not need to be from your cell phone. After you get online, everything is fine, same standard as other hotels in china. I.e. alot of the USA apps on your cell doesn't work. First night, we arrived late and dine at their Chinese restaurant. Food were on the salty side and dried. Expansive, large portion but not very tasty. Breakfast was included, coffee is from 3 different coffee machines. Very average taste. You have to help yourself for everything. Buffet has alot of food but staff hygiene is an issue. Saw the pancake station lady had blue gloves on but was wiping her nose, so gross! Hotel room is rather new, we love it, the A/c doesn't quite work, it's better to open your room window when it's hot. The wall oxygen is very weak and the box it's very dirty, I recommend you take it out, clean it before you fill water int. Don't overfill passed the line, otherwise, water will be in your nose and onto your face at night. Their oxygen will come on from 7pm-9am everyday. Room service was good but you need WeChat to scan and order from menu or you can call to order in Chinese. They have many tours group staying here.

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“Hilton is not always the Hilton”

The Hotel us nice and the rooms ate big and comfortable. The biggest problem is that there is no english speaking staff. For Food there is just the coffee ship with buddwts as well for dinner and at checking it is all chinese food! The showed us to the bar which is a big independant building and we… more

The Hotel us nice and the rooms ate big and comfortable. The biggest problem is that there is no english speaking staff. For Food there is just the coffee ship with buddwts as well for dinner and at checking it is all chinese food! The showed us to the bar which is a big independant building and we were the only two guest. Could order pizza and a bottle of wine which was reasonably priced!

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