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Zhiwa Ling

4.5 of 5
Satsam Chorten, Paro, Bhutan
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Zhiwa Ling
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Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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52 reviews 52 reviews
17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013 via mobile

It was a great stay! Excellent friendly service, good food - momos and pizza both were very good, breakfast was average. Very beautiful property. The suite was excellent. We visited te aman and it's not a patch on this as far as the property goes.

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16 reviews 16 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013

This is a beautiful property. The restaurant is excellent. The tea house is brilliant. We were there for 4 nights. My only criticisms were there were so many flies. The heating was too warm bit we could not open the windows because of the flies.

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goa
2 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

As beautiful and comfortable a hotel as I have ever stayed in. It was delightful and the staff dignified friendly and helpful. A Brilliant trip from Antilog Vacations , considered awesome for Bhutan Voyages However, while walking outside to watch the cultural dancing performance, I did not notice a small step and badly sprained my ankle. This did nothing for... More

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Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

This would be a first-rate hotel in any country -- large, comfortable rooms, lovely grounds and setting, excellent facilities and delicious cuisine -- but the Bhutanese touches make it very special indeed. Beautiful decorations and architecture, gracious and helpful staff. The pictures on the hotel's website don't lie. It's in a quiet location, but a fair distance from "downtown" Paro.

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Boston, Massachusetts
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

This is an amazing place. Peaceful and beautiful. The rooms/studios are tastefully furnished and the king size beds are very comfy. I especially appreciated the floor heating which makes cold nights in Paro more bearable. We also had a little balcony overlooking the valley and the river. Only cons: A little pricy and at times inflexible concerning spa and sauna... More

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Hong Kong, China
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9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

After 10 days of driving through the country on the bumpiest roads I've ever witnessed, we wanted to indulge in luxury for our last 2 nights in Bhutan: Cannot think of any better place to do so then Zhiwa Ling Hotel in Paro!!!! Lobby is stunning in Bhutanese style and a great blend of old and new. Rooms are a... More

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Maui, Hawaii
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22 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

A simply stunning lobby that took nearly a decade to build. Rooms are a delightful blend of old and new. Rooms are well appointed with wireless internet and in-floor heating (a wonderful treat after a cold day of treking). The dining room (breakfast and dinner) is excellent by Bhutan standards (the Indian dinner offerings are quite good). I've stayed here... More

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Seattle
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

We stayed two nights in a cottage room. The main hotel is awesome. Beautiful painted wooden galleries, staff very helpful and courteous and food very good. They have an excellent pastry chef. We were given a large room (two queen beds) with a sitting area and balcony. Heated floors were welcome in the chilly nights. Only complaint is that we... More

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Munster, Indiana
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Stayed here twice on recent trip to Bhutan. Lovely, spacious suites with balconies overlooking the mountains. Relaxing and so richly appointed public spaces. Lobby is all carved and painted wood-so beautiful. Staff could not have been more gracious as are the Bhutanese people. Food was excellent. So nice to have heated floors not only in the bathrooms but in all... More

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Prague, Czech Republic
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28 reviews 28 reviews
24 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

Stayed for two nights at the beginning and the end of 10 days Bhutan trip. Hotel is very beautiful and rooms are spacious and nicely furnished. It's really joy to stay here. Creaky wooden floors is only complain I can imagine. The restaurant provides alacarte menus for up to 35 USD and food is really a treat after boring Bhutanese... More

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Also Known As:
Zhiwa Ling Hotel
Zhiwa Ling Paro
Zhiwa Ling Hotel Paro
Address: Satsam Chorten, Paro, Bhutan
Region: Bhutan > Paro District > Paro
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites
Hotel Style:
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Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:4.5 star (4.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The 45-room Zhiwa Ling hotel combines the sensibilities of a fine Bhutanese guesthouse with the best of 21st-century technology. Envisioned and created by a local Bhutanese company, the hotel’s elaborate hand-carved wooden cornices and masterful stonework coexist beautifully with cutting-edge telecommunication systems and Swedish under-floor heating. The Tourism Council of Bhutan (TCB) announced the Tourist Accommodation classifications and Zhiwa Ling Hotel is the first and only wholly Bhutanese owned hotel to receive a 5 star rating. Zhiwa Ling Hotel is the only Bhutanese owned hotel and one of only two in the country to be ISO22000 certified. Set on 10 acres, Zhiwa Ling has many amenities available to guests. The spa offers all the facilities guests could want; a fitness centre, sauna, steam room as well as a traditional Bhutanese outdoor hot-stone bath. There is a business centre, Tea House, two fully equipped conference rooms, a Meditation House and the hotel has its own greenhouse. Zhiwa Ling Hotel practices sustainable tourism. ... more   less 

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