We actually stayed at three Songtsam lodges over a span of five days: in Shangri-La, in Benzilan and in Meili. The Songtsam management team had tailored the program according to our desire to discover and enjoy a variety of scenic spots along the route which runs through the Three Parallel Rivers area of Western Yunnan, before leading into Tibet and ultimately going to Lhasa.
All three lodges delivered the same Tibetan style, the same genuine hospitality, and similarly fresh and tasty food. All three are in set in uniquely beautiful locations, and are small enough so that they never felt crowded. The Meili lodge offers stunning sunrise and sunset views on the Meili Snow Mountain range. The rooms are extremely comfortable and well appointed, with all the amenities which one expects to find in classy boutique hotels.
We had a driver and a guide for the duration of our stay, and they were competent, friendly and eager to satisfy our curiosity and desire to roam around on foot, bicycle and by car. Similarly, the staff at the lodges were courteous and professional, making us feel very much at home in each of them.
All in all, a perfect score!