TTwo independent mature travellers from New ZealandLovely new modern homestay less than 2km down the Main Street. Comfortable beds and linen first class. Less than ten minutes walk from bus station or 25 minutes walk to Labrang Monastery. Hailed taxis shared with others to monastery costs Y2 per person. The lovely young couple were very helpful, even taxiing at reasonable price to the grasslands and picked us up when we sent WeChat message. We were here in 2000. It’s changed heaps since then to a bigger town and more infrastructure. The people are friendly, with the younger generation wanting to try out their English. Worth a 3 hour bus ride from Lanzhou to see the monastery and go for a hike into the highlands.
ผผู้เข้าพักOur stay here was lovely, with kind staff. We are Australian and our check-in was easy. However, please note that the name of the hotel name is “Samphel Dhondup Hotel”, and it is located near the southern corner of 腾志路, Tengzhi Road, near the Monastery Ticket Centre and the river. This was confusing upon arrival.
The heated floors were extremely hot, and not able to be turned off. Our room was a sauna, despite being -4°c outside (we had our window open the whole time). Hopefully this can be fixed. Breakfast was small but we were here during the offseason.
ผผู้เข้าพักIf you’re looking for an authentic, personal experience with warm and welcoming hosts rather than a generic chain hotel, this is the perfect place to stay. The hosts went above and beyond to make my visit exceptional. They arranged a private yak butter tea-making class with a local ******* woman, recommended excellent local restaurants, and even gifted me a thoughtful local souvenir.
The room itself was comfortable and equipped with everything I needed for a pleasant stay. The location is ideal for anyone seeking peace and quiet, making it especially well-suited for a restful getaway while visiting the monastery. The tranquil surroundings ensured a great night’s sleep every night.
The hosts also offer convenient transportation to nearby attractions, which made exploring the area effortless. Their hospitality and attention to detail truly set this place apart. I would recommend staying here without hesitation.
ผผู้เข้าพักVery convenient location. Just walking distance to Labrang monestry. Really nice place and nice view from the hotel. Breakfast is nice and front desk attitude is friendly. Highly recommend. If you like to try some ******* style hotel, this will be the best option. Thanks
EElsemieke de BoerI really enjoyed my stay and would definitely recommend staying here. The hotel is right next to the entrance of the monastery and most rooms have a nice view of the lively main street and the mountains behind. The rooms also have built-in heating so the room is not cold during the colder months. The bed is very comfortable. Staff doesn’t always speak English but they are very friendly. The hotel is a little bit outdated, but I think it is one of the best places to stay in Xiahe because of the location and it offers everything you need.