LHASA, Dec. 22, 2010 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Celebrate the end of 2010 and the promise of 2011 with a one-of-a-kind exclusive package at the St. Regis Lhasa Resort. The St. Regis Lhasa Resort has created an exclusive Christmas and New Year holiday Package to prepare mind, body and spirit for a prosperous, healthy and happy year ahead.
Located on “The Roof of the World” at 12,000 feet above sea level, and infused with the sacred elements of the famed Tibetan culture, the St. Regis Lhasa Resort opened in November, boasting signature St. Regis amenities, lavish rooms and suites and uncompromising luxury in the middle of an unmatched exotic and enchanting location.
The St. Regis Lhasa Resort’s destination-based December Package starts with four nights accommodation –the fourth night is free – in a Grand Deluxe Room with awe-inspiring views of the Lhasa Valley. Enjoy an intimate lunch or dinner for two at either Social, featuring international cuisine or Si Zi Kang, the first gastronomic Tibetan restaurant on Christmas Day or New Year’s Eve paired with wines from Decanter by Haut Brisson, the region’s first wine bar. The next morning, awaken to a private session with a local Tibetan yoga master, followed by a post-celebration renewal afternoon tea ritual. From there, give your New Year’s resolution the advantage of an exclusive sacred blessing from a Tibetan monk at one of the oldest temples in Lhasa.
The St. Regis Lhasa Resort December Package is offered from now till 3rd January 2011, starting at RMB4,500 for four nights in a grand deluxe room; package is subject to availability and is exclusive of a 15% service charge.
Open just this past November, the St. Regis Lhasa Resort boasts 150 luxuriously appointed guest rooms and 12 spacious villas and suites, including the Presidential Suite. Seamlessly blending Tibet’s rich culture and exotic natural surroundings, the resort has been designed from the ground up with sustainable features including solar panels, locally-sourced produce and herbs for the resort’s restaurants and an underground water recycling system. Guest accommodations feature beautiful residential interiors, custom-designed furniture and spacious marble bathrooms in addition to luxurious linens and amenities such as high-speed internet and plasma televisions in room.
Guests at the St. Regis will enjoy exclusive amenities and tailored services to make their visit to Lhasa enjoyable. Upon arrival, guests will be greeted by their personal St. Regis butler who will be available throughout their stay to attend to needs and requests. From unpacking to making dining reservations to arranging tours, the legendary St. Regis butlers are renowned for their unparalleled service and innate ability to anticipate guest needs and wishes.
After a long journey to Lhasa, guests can renew and refresh body and spirit in The Iridium Spa. Poised to be the world’s highest luxury spa, Iridium Spa offers a completely customized experience including traditional Tibetan herbal treatments and aromatherapy services using locally cultivated herbs and plants such as cypress and azalea leaves. Five-star luxury meets mystical Tibetan spiritual wellness at the Iridium Room with its ornate gold-tiled heated swimming pool and stunning Meditation Garden for yoga, Pilates or meditation.
With its ideal location in the ancient Barkhor area, The St. Regis Lhasa Resort is close to the city’s most important cultural landmarks allowing guests to explore all of the city’s treasures. The resort is only a short walk from the Jokhang Temple or guests can rent a hybrid vehicle from the hotel for a short drive to the stunning Potala Palace, Sera Monastery, Norbulinka and the Drepung Monastery. Other scenic Himalayan destinations such as the Heavenly Lake Namtso and Yandra Yumtso Lake also surround The St. Regis Lhasa Resort.
The St. Regis Lhasa Resort offers an array of epicurean taste and experiences in a variety of culturally designed settings. Guests can enjoy convenient, all-day dining at the resort’s signature restaurant, Social, featuring with a wide selection of international cuisine or dine at Si Zi Kang, the first gastronomic Tibetan restaurant to savor authentic Tibetan and Nepalese cuisine in a sophisticated and relaxed setting. For Cantonese and Sichuanese cuisine, guests are invited to Yan Ting with six private dining rooms and a diverse menu.
As the first luxury resort in Tibet, The St. Regis Lhasa Resort is also proud to present Decanter by Haut-Brisson, the first wine bar in the region serving over 140 labels of wine, liquors and aged cigars. Also the first of its kind, the Tea Room will offer guests a relaxing afternoon with different blends of local and imported teas, and serving vintage teas aged from 10-25 years.
For more information and reservations, please visit: www.stregis.com/lhasa.
About St. Regis Hotels & Resorts
Combining classic sophistication and modern luxury, the St. Regis brand remains faithful to its commitment to excellence. Founded by John Jacob Astor IV, with the opening of the first St. Regis Hotel in New York City over a century ago, The St. Regis brand of hotels is known for its unique luxury dimension, customized service and refined elegance, in the best destinations worldwide. Plans for this brand to globally continue its legacy include long-awaited St. Regis properties in Bahia Beach, Puerto Rico, and Bal Harbour in the US and on the exclusive island of Bermuda. In Latin America, St. Regis will unveil new hotels and resorts in Buenos Aires and Kanai Riviera. In Asia, St. Regis has also announced plans to open properties in Bangkok, Chengdu, Kuala Lumpur, Lhasa, Nanjing, Osaka, Sanya Yalong Bay and Tianjin. In Africa and the Middle East, the St. Regis brand will continue to expand in Abu Dhabi, Cairo, Doha and Mauritius. The distinctive trait of the St. Regis experience is customized service and attention, coveted locations and luxurious design. For more information on The St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, please visit the new www.stregis.com.
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