Reviews of Overseas Tibetan Hotel
No. 77 Renmin West Road, Xiahe, 747100 Xiahe, China
#1 of 1 hotels in Xiahe
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 12 hotel reviews
Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
7.8
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Comfort
7.8
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Location
9.6
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Facilities
8.3
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Staff
8.7
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Value for money
8.3
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Free WiFi
10.0
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Reviewed: 19 October 2023
Reegan
Australia11 reviews1 helpful vote“can’t wait to come back”great location right next to monastery. helpful staff, can organise drivers for visits to grasslands etc. they also organised a driver to bring me from lanzhou. nice rooms, clean, good view on the main street
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 12 September 2023
Suangsuda
Thailand45 reviews1 helpful voteVery goodBathroom has some smell
Location is good and very closed to Labrang Monestery
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 8 August 2023
Carlos
Germany4 reviews“Ideal place to experience Tibetan culture at least than a day's travel from Beijing!”Nothing, all way perfect!
Ideal way to get to experience Tibet in less than a day's travel from Beijing! The hotel is really just in front of the big Labrang monastery, which can easily compete with the big temples in Lhasa. However, one does not need any special permits for Labrang/Xiahe, which is much easier to get to using the high speed train from Beijing to Lanzhou, followed by a 3.5 hours car ride organized by Losang, the owner of the Overseas Tibetan Hotel. While most of the travelers in 2023 were obviously Chinese tourists, this is one of the places that will also appeal to Westerners as the owner and several of the staff speak very good English. Losang has been a travel agent for many years and can provide excellent recommendations for excursions around Xiahe and travel to other regions. The hotel has spacious rooms with private bathrooms, all with reliable services. The staff is really making an effort to accommodate any requests from their guests to allow to maximally enjoy your stay in Labrang. I would recommend to stay at least 3 nights, but one can easily stay a week. It's a pity that Western tourists have not yet found the way back to China and Tibet, traveling around individually is not a problem. A few tips for foreign travelers to China: - Make sure you book your hotels before applying for your Chinese Visa. Bring printouts to the visa application centre. - Install both WeChat and Alipay on your smartphone, and do the validation of your ID before departure. You can then link your credit card upon arrival in China and pay for virtually everything with either App. Cash is barely used anymore in China. - Make sure to book a SIM/eSIM card with unlimited mobile data, you will need internet connection everywhere in China to pay. Labrang also has perfect coverage, only in the surrounding grasslands can one loose connection at some locations. - Use trip.com for train bookings, other apps ask for a Chinese phone number.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 3 August 2021
Biba
China17 reviews3 helpful votesVery goodThe toilet was smelling very bad
The location is great, just in front of the monastery. The Lady at the reception was very nice to us and she didn't make any drama Since we are foreigner.
Stayed in August 2021
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Reviewed: 1 August 2021
James
China3 reviews“Super friendly and well kept space. Couldn't be in a better location. Perfect fit for staying.”It was not only within sight, and really just next door to the monestary, but was staffed by friendly and helpful folk. The guy who runs the hotel was super ~ not only had tips for places to go around but took me and a stash of the others who were staying there on a brisk hike in the morning with his macropuppy~ hah. Highly recommended
Stayed in July 2021
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Reviewed: 6 July 2021
Patrycja
Poland16 reviews4 helpful votes“A little taste of Tibet”There was only one hairdryer for the entire hotel which was a bit of a bugger, since there was only an overhead shower in my room. I think some cheap in-room hair dryers would do the trick!
Located in the heart of the Xiahe Tibetan Region, the hotel offers accommodation literally next to the entrance to the famous Labrang Monastery, and only 10 minutes walk from the bus station. The owner and the staff were more than happy to help me enjoy my stay to the fullest - they helped me rent a bike to explore the grassland, and also offered some really good food recommendations. The room was clean and very homey, I was surprised to find it was exceptionally quiet even with all rooms occupied around me, which cannot be said about most hotels in general. Maybe it’s the thick walls. I ended up staying two nights and had a well deserved rest. There’s also an option to get a really tasty local breakfast for only 20q, with local bread, honey and proper coffee! I will definitely stay there again next time I’m in Xiahe!
Stayed in July 2021
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Reviewed: 30 June 2021
Mohammed
China13 reviews“Best hotel in Town”Great location, just at the entrance of the Labrang compound, helpful staff. Would leave the front desk and accompany you to purchase tickets for the tourist attraction and help you in anything you need.
Stayed in June 2021
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Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Kirsty
United Kingdom11 reviews“Ok but other really good options very close by”Bed sheets a bit stained, internet not working, no hot water
Great location, reasonable price
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 13 October 2023
Adrián
Spain71 reviews9 helpful votesGoodThe bed was not comfortable and the heating was extreme, waking up several times during the night to drink water, sweating, even with the windows open.
Very well located in a traditional tibetan decorated building in the main shopping street close to Labrang monastery.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 5 July 2023
Malcolm
Canada10 reviews1 helpful vote“Close to the Monastery area”no one at front desk to help at times
Only 2 properties away to enter Labrang Monastery area
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 14 October 2021
Anna
China24 reviews1 helpful voteVery goodThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in October 2021
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