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Courtney Allen
2 reviews on 1 places
Having recently stayed at all five Six Senses properties in Bhutan, I say without hesitation that the Paro branch is my absolute favorite.
Six Senses Paro, like the others, is even more stunning in photos, with immaculate, spacious rooms perched high on the mountain. I would wake up early to enjoy being eye-level with the clouds and walk along the path winding the gardens on the 16-acre estate (where much of the kitchen's produce comes from). The experience was full of surprises, with homemade beverages in the room fridge, a present waiting with turndown service each night, and a complimentary foot massage after hiking Tiger's Nest.
But what made Paro stand out above the rest was the lodge manager Roy and the level of individualized attention he gave every guest. When I became ill with altitude sickness, he instructed so many tonics and teas to be brought to the breakfast table that I actually cried by the amount of care and concern him and the whole team had. When I went to hike Tiger's Nest at 6:00am he was running out to bring me his personal hat to wear for the sun and was there to congratulate me upon my return.
I will never forget my experience here and look forward to seeing everyone again next time.
Six Senses Paro, like the others, is even more stunning in photos, with immaculate, spacious rooms perched high on the mountain. I would wake up early to enjoy being eye-level with the clouds and walk along the path winding the gardens on the 16-acre estate (where much of the kitchen's produce comes from). The experience was full of surprises, with homemade beverages in the room fridge, a present waiting with turndown service each night, and a complimentary foot massage after hiking Tiger's Nest.
But what made Paro stand out above the rest was the lodge manager Roy and the level of individualized attention he gave every guest. When I became ill with altitude sickness, he instructed so many tonics and teas to be brought to the breakfast table that I actually cried by the amount of care and concern him and the whole team had. When I went to hike Tiger's Nest at 6:00am he was running out to bring me his personal hat to wear for the sun and was there to congratulate me upon my return.
I will never forget my experience here and look forward to seeing everyone again next time.
I've been waxing poetic about the five Six Senses properties in Bhutan to anyone who will listen.
While I met others who mixed and matched different hotel brands, following the Six Senses circuit made everything seamless. My bills were transferred and settled on my last day. All of my preferences (from liking my room a little cooler at night to loving onions) seemed to be noted and carried across every lodge. My guide, Namgay, and driver stayed with me the entire journey and were the absolute best.
Six Senses Punakha was the most stunning property, in my opinion, with the lounge perched over the pool with the breathtaking view of the valley below. The well appointed room with the giant balcony felt very private and cozy.
One of my favorite experiences of the whole trip was the game of archery and darts at the lodge, combined with some ara (local spirit) tasting. It was raining heavily, but we (me, other guests, and staff) were having the time of our lives.
I really had an outstanding stay and I look forward to returning back to the Bhutan Six Senses family soon.
While I met others who mixed and matched different hotel brands, following the Six Senses circuit made everything seamless. My bills were transferred and settled on my last day. All of my preferences (from liking my room a little cooler at night to loving onions) seemed to be noted and carried across every lodge. My guide, Namgay, and driver stayed with me the entire journey and were the absolute best.
Six Senses Punakha was the most stunning property, in my opinion, with the lounge perched over the pool with the breathtaking view of the valley below. The well appointed room with the giant balcony felt very private and cozy.
One of my favorite experiences of the whole trip was the game of archery and darts at the lodge, combined with some ara (local spirit) tasting. It was raining heavily, but we (me, other guests, and staff) were having the time of our lives.
I really had an outstanding stay and I look forward to returning back to the Bhutan Six Senses family soon.