The St. Regis Lhasa Resort
The exterior’s visual charm starts on the right note with a heady mix of floodlit umber, curved roofing, and a dense spread of candle-hued windows. Smart move, there, as they’d be fools to wall guests off from the mountains’ legendary clarity of light; everywhere you’ll find yourself transfixed by nature’s vanishing points. Indoors, burnished metal fixtures meet geometrically sound wall installations, offset predictably by Pinterest-ready shelf-and-tchotchke arrangements. The opulence reaches a harmonious, earth-toned crescendo in the dining spaces, of which there are three: visit Si Zi Kang for high-concept Tibetan plates, Yan Ting for a range of regional Chinese cuisines, and Social for the inevitable buffet, though it redeems itself by offering Tibetan cooking courses. A tearoom and a wine bar round out the gastronomic picture.
The rooms aim for clean minimalism, and may be too calm for some; warm lighting and stained woodcraft conspire to improve the mood considerably at dark. They’re saved from severity by plush cushions and woolen carpet underfoot, along with understated patterning in the lampshades and latticework. The usual iPod docks, free wi-fi, and flatscreens nod to contemporary needs, though even the framed art featuring Tibetan curlicue motifs can’t quite banish the hint of beigeness. You’re better off at the Iridium spa for massage and pilates, or the Golden Energy Pool, a study in mixing acid-yellow club lighting with perhaps Tibet’s only cabana-style seating. One of the more interesting surprises in store here, to be sure, though you should take measures to avoid altitude sickness (Lhasa’s worst surprise) before any strenuous exercise.
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