Must-see hotels in Sichuan

Organised by the Khampa Nomad Ecolodge, this is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to stay with a genuine nomad family in their tent. Don't expect anything about…

This peaceful guesthouse is part of a renowned art centre and is run by a fluent English-speaking Tibetan woman and her family. At the time of research,…

Tibetan/American couple Djarga and Angela run this superb ecolodge way out in the grasslands. There are only four cosy rooms (one of them can just about…

This traditionally styled, large and bright American-owned hostel has some of the most luxurious private rooms you could hope to find in a hostel, all…

Currently the ciy's best hostel, this lively place offers travellers all the usual services plus a few rare gifts – a pool table, a rooftop terrace, and…

Cool to its core, every room is hip and understated with elegant stylings and modern amenities that come together perfectly around a traditional-style…

Run by an American family, this fabulous hillside hostel is a comfortable base in Kangding. It provides all manner of top-end hostel services, from…

So, you thought travel in Kham was going to be tough? Think again! At this sublime 15-room boutique hotel, set in a renovated 700-year-old building…

Superfriendly English-speaking staff, bold jungle-green rooms with panda motifs and an unbeatable location beside People's Park make this one of our…

Take a look at all this place offers: a pool table, underfloor heating, info on local sites and an English menu in the cafe, and you'll probably – and…

A genuine Tibetan homestay, this pretty wood cabin in a tiny village about 10km from the main park has six simple rooms and a wonderfully accommodating…

If you can get past the theme (bears, bears, everywhere), this very clean, long-standing backpacker hotel offers nice rooms and English-speaking staff…

Hotels don't come with much more history than this appropriately named place. It was founded as a hotel during the Tang dynasty and is still the place to…

Friendly and helpful owner Emma speaks excellent English and it's her influence that really turns this guesthouse into something special. She can arrange…

Excellent hostel aimed at poshpackers rather than backpackers. Pristine dorms have private bathrooms and a maximum of just six beds while the private…

Set in a tranquil courtyard building, this boutique hotel near Wenshu Monastery blends traditional decor with modern comforts and a taste of Buddhist…

Angelie Hotel is equal parts hostel and hotel, and the friendly, English-speaking staff organise Huánglóng tours (¥120), cook Chinese and Western food,…

This is an impressive new addition to the Le Shan hotel scene. River-facing rooms have big, free-standing bathtubs overlooking the chocolate brown river…

This government-run place is the town's original hotel. It has rooms split between two riverside blocks. All are large and classically styled with private…

High up above Zhonglu village, this traditional whitewashed stone building set in a large flower garden has been converted into a fantastic boutique hotel…