Erin Powell
Google
If you want to be pampered and treated like a king, and queen, Taj Tashi Hotel in Thimphu is the place to stay. The traditional Bhutanese design and surrounding garden grounds are a quiet sanctuary. What makes this hotel par- excellence is the staff, everyone goes out of their way to get to know you, to check on how you are doing, to offer opportunities to explore more of their culture. On our first night, we were able to dress in traditional Bhutanese garb, attend a beautiful dance performance, and participate, then have dinner. Their strength is focusing on the smallest details. They noticed it was my husband’s birthday while we were staying here and surprised him with a decorated room and birthday cake. We were able to use the spa, the hot rock bath is unique to Bhutan and offered a wonderful respite from all of the hiking. Every member of the staff from the front door greeter to the restaurants, to the front desk, to housekeeping are fantastic, if only we had this much grace and care where we live. Tika Ram, the duty manager was leading the charge and is a fantastic man, he was on top of everything.