Thimphu

Six Senses Bhutan

A Six Senses hotel. Rialto is a IHG Destined agency and can provide VIP access and offers.

For those who see health and happiness as a journey of discovery, not a destination, Six Senses Bhutan offers uplifting experiences at every turn. The circuit immerses guests into Bhutan’s spirituality, culture, and hospitality as they travel between five individual lodges. Experiences include a sunrise meditation in Thimpu, afternoon cocktails riverside in a rice field in Punakha, watching Tibetan black-necked cranes at Gangtey, indulging in hot-stone baths at Bumthang, and gathering to dine and celebrate life in the stone ruins of Paro. You’ll leave feeling enlightened and reconnected (while not really wishing to leave at all).

Six Senses Thimphu, Chunimeding, 00000 Thimphu, Bhutan
Six Senses Bhutan

About Six Senses Bhutan

Insider tip

You may visit a single lodge or, if you're curious about everything that Bhutan has to offer, we can plan a tailor-made Mindful Journeys that will include a combination of 5 locations.

In the hotel’s own words

Six Senses Bhutan will move you – to pause and think. This colorful Himalayan Kingdom lives by its ethos of gross national happiness. Journey through the vertiginous scenery of the western and central valleys, and you can’t help but find meaningful and uplifting experiences at every turn. That’s why our guest suites are distributed between five intimate lodges. Each has a unique character and all embrace our Six Senses guiding principles, which include a Six Senses Spa and Wellness Center, mindful eating, sleep and self-discovery. Visit one, or any combination, and immerse yourself in Bhutan’s spirituality, heritage and hospitality.

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Thimphu: Situated within apple orchards and pine forests, yet still within reach of the capital’s attractions, Six Senses Thimphu is perched on an auspicious hillside overlooking the shimmering lights of Thimphu. With its grand design and outdoor ponds reflecting the sky above, this is our very own Palace in the Sky, with banquet facilities for 60 guests, pool, prayer pavilion, business center and sunken outdoor performance deck.

Punakha: The Flying Farmhouse amidst the rice fields, this beautiful lodge has a rustic feel and is blessed with a warmer climate. You’ll find a choice of suites and villas, pool, library, yoga and meditation huts, and from here you can visit one of the highlights: the majestic Punakha Dzong.

Gangtey: Known as the Traditional Birdwatching Bridge, this lodge is indeed strategically positioned to showcase a 180-degree view of the little-visited Phobjikha Valley, home to the fascinating black necked cranes.

Bumthang: Carefully built as a Forest within a Forest, this is an auspicious base from which you can take in hallowed monuments, monasteries and winter festivals. If you’re looking for peace, come on in.

Paro: Designed to maximize what is surely one of the most scenic settings within the Six Senses Bhutan journey, this lodge is known as Stone Ruins – you’ll understand why when you dine among them.

VIP Hotel Program · Invitation-only

IHG Destined benefits, included

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IHG Destined is IHG's invitation-only VIP program, open to a small group of luxury travel agencies. VIP rates generally meet or beat the hotel's website rates and include the amenities below. The booking is a direct reservation with the hotel, so it earns IHG One Rewards points and elite-night credit, and IHG One Rewards elite status benefits apply.

  • Daily breakfast for two
  • $50-100 hotel credit per stay
  • Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability
  • Welcome amenity
  • IHG One Rewards points, elite nights and status benefits, as this is a direct hotel booking

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Rooms and suites

5 room types, as described by the hotel.
Rooms
Size
1Accommodation at Six Senses Thimphu
20 Lodge Suites · 3 One-Bedroom Villas · 1 Two-Bedroom Villa · 1 Three-Bedroom Villa
721–3,358 ft²
2Accommodation at Six Senses Punakha
16 Lodge Suites · 1 One-Bedroom Villa, with private pool · 1 Two-Bedroom Villa, with private pool · 1 Three-Bedroom Villa, with private pool
721–2,949 ft²
3Accommodation at Six Senses Gangtey
8 Lodge Suites · 1 Two-Bedroom Villa
Members only
4Accommodation at Six Senses Bumthang
Members only
5Accommodation at Six Senses Paro
16 Lodge Suites · 2 One-Bedroom Villas · 1 Two-Bedroom Villa · 1 Three-Bedroom Villa
Members only

Room type data is subject to change and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does booking through Rialto cost more than booking with the hotel?

No - VIP rates under IHG Destined always meet or beat hotel's public, flexible rate, and provide valuable amenities and possible upgrades. Rialto also provides the hotel's non-VIP and corporate rates, so you can compare with full transparency.

What is the value of the VIP benefits?

Daily breakfast for two plus the $50-100 hotel credit come with every stay at this hotel - adding $100-200/day in value. A room upgrade could also be worth a substantial amount, in addition to early check-in / late check-out benefits when available.

Do I earn IHG One Rewards points and keep my elite benefits? Is this considered a direct booking or a third-party booking?

Yes. The booking is a direct reservation with the hotel, so it earns IHG One Rewards points and elite-night credit, and IHG One Rewards elite status benefits apply.

How does this compare to other programs, like through AMEX Fine Hotels & Resorts, or Chase Edit?

Using a hotel's own VIP program may provide higher upgrade priority, additional VIP benefits and promotional rate offers, and a direct relationship with the hotel for special requests. Rialto offers more VIP hotels than any credit card program. In addition, Chase Edit rates can be substantially more expensive as they rarely run promotions whereas AMEX rates are often comparable but do not offer programs such as Upgrade at Booking.

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