I spent with my family two weeks in the hotel. We loved it and Kyichu hotel will be only adress for our next visit. The Team there was always very friendly and nothing was too much. The hotel is right in the heart of the city and on a very busy street, however, moment you enter the hotel, its like a different world of peace and harmony, what one would expect in and from Tibet. Offers a high quality of authentic Tibetan, Westen, Indian and Nepalese dishes. My kids loved Yak Burger!

We loved our stay at Kyichu in Lhasa. The staff was great and helpful. They have an elevator which really helps with getting to the higher floors (especially when you're getting used to the high altitude). Our room was huge and had 2 double size beds and a couple of sofas with a separate dressing area. Our room also over looked the garden which was very pretty and tranquil. The restaurant serves western and asian style food and was one of the best restaurants we went to in Tibet. The Kyichu Hotel is conveniently located and within walking distance to Barkhor Street and Potala Palace. There is also a supermarket/convenience store diagonally across the street to stock up on water and snacks. Overall, I would say the Kyichu Hotel was great value for money (we paid 320 RMB per room with two double beds, which we booked over email directly with the hotel) and a great start to your stay in Tibet!

Caters mainly to Western tourists...most staff speak some English. Except for one notable exception in the restaurant, everyone was helpful and friendly. However do not expect Western standards and facilities,. Breakfast was average, they do have a good Nepali and Tibetan restaurant. . All rooms do not have air conditioning only air coolers.This together with the adjustment to the high altitude contributed to the poor quality of sleep. There is a quiet garden in the centre. The plus point include its central location. You are able to walk to the Potala Palace and Bakhor Square.The Internet is iffy and works only on some days.

With a dizzying number of places to stay in Lhasa, look no further unless you want to spend a mint at the hoity toity St. Regis. I've had the great pleasure of being able to stay at the Kyichu Hotel four times now over the past years and it's become my home away from home in Tibet. This last time I was there for 17 days as a I deepened my understanding of Lhasa.
In a nutshell:
* The location can't be beat...walking distance to the Potala, Jokhang, Barkhor, grocery stores, good places to eat, blind massage studios (not to be missed).
* The staff are ALL superb....friendly, smiling and just great.
* The restaurant is super.
* The couryard is an oasis among the clamor and toot-tooting of Beijing Lu outside the front door.

I've travelled extensively and the Kyichu is the one place I look forward the most to returning to.

Tashi delek!