Holiday Inn Express & Suites Daocheng Yading

First of all I would like to thank the 2 young women on daytime reception for their help, particularly in translating- I speak neither Chinese nor Tibetan. When I stayed, this hotel had huge clientele, - even though the National Holidays were over- many coaches and minibuses. With so many people there for one reason - walking in the Yading National Park - breakfast had a base-camp feel, as people rushed to get to the mountain or the airport. The situation of the hotel is good just outside Shangri-la Town (and right next door to the hospital) It is convenient to get to the scenic area whilst staying at a relatively low height...altitude sickness being a risk at these heights. The room was cosy and warm.

Excellent to go to Yading Nature Reserve. Rooms are clean and beds are very comfortable. This hotel is a bit further from the center of town but it’s only a 15 min walk there.

Lisa met us upon arrival, she was warm and friendly. She organized the room on the same floor as my friends. The room was clean but a little tired. Christina acted a good concierge giving great recommendations on dinner and massage. She gave us a map of route 318. Breakfast was very sub-standard, food was hot but not tasty.

Lisa and Cristina have good service.