About this hotel
General information
Six Senses Thimphu sits on a hillside above Bhutan’s capital at 2,730 m, among apple orchards and pine forest, with the lights of the city spread out below at night. The lodge is a contemporary reading of a traditional palace: reflecting ponds lead to the entrance, floor-to-ceiling glass frames the valley, panels are hand-carved from hemlock, and clouds and dragons are painted onto pale washed stone.
There are 25 suites and villas, from 77 m² suites up to the only three-bedroom villa in the Thimphu valley. Interiors follow the Bhutanese ideals of simplicity and harmony, with bukhari wood-burning stoves, vegetable-dyed Himalayan rugs and natural timber. The lodge has the Namkha restaurant, a bar, a spa with an indoor pool, a prayer pavilion, a library and a boutique. It works as a stay in its own right or as the first stop on a multi-valley journey with the other Six Senses lodges in Bhutan.
Location
The lodge stands on a rise above the Thimphu valley, within easy reach of the capital’s sights; on clear days the restaurant windows look out to distant Himalayan peaks. Paro airport is about an hour’s drive away through forested mountains dotted with monasteries and temples. A guide meets guests on arrival, and helicopter transfers from Paro can be arranged. During the stay the lodge provides a private guide with transport.
Spa
Six Senses Spa Thimphu opens daily from 9 am to 9 pm. It has five treatment rooms, two of them for couples, a traditional dotsho hot stone bath, a steam room and sauna, an indoor pool, a yoga studio, a prayer and meditation pavilion, a fitness centre, a manicure and pedicure room, a herb garden and an Alchemy Bar. Every treatment opens with a ritual built around a clear quartz crystal, Bhutanese chanting and singing bowls. Signature choices include the dotsho bath with river stones heated for hours, a scrub blended from Bhutanese herbs, Himalayan salts and essential oils, a detox journey with tulsi, wild turmeric and lime, and a yogic digestive cleanse; wellness screening and in-villa massage are also offered.
Sports & leisure
- Fitness centre, indoor pool and yoga studio, with yoga classes and guided meditation
- Traditional archery, paired with afternoon tea
- Hikes to the Cheri and Tango monasteries on their neighbouring hilltops
- A visit to a monastic school with a traditional astrology reading and a Bhutanese name for each guest
- Early-morning meditation in the prayer pavilion above the Thimphu valley
- Seasonal apple and walnut picking, and the Earth Lab
For children
Younger guests can join the Grow With Six Senses programme, with family activities planned by the lodge’s specialists, and babysitting is available on request.
Restaurants & bars
Cooking draws on vegetables and herbs from the lodge’s organic gardens, fresh trout and local produce, served on the terrace in summer and beside the bukhari in winter:
- Namkha — Bhutanese, Asian and international dishes in a high-ceilinged room with cloud-themed walls and windows facing the peaks; 60 seats inside and 16 on the terrace, with smoked trout and momo dumplings in a fiery chilli sauce among the dishes
- The bar — a cosy spot for canapés and light bites in winter, with cocktails built on local spirits and botanicals moving out to the terrace in summer
- Private dining room — for gatherings of up to 10 guests
- Lungsigang — afternoon tea with local snacks at a viewpoint a short walk uphill from the lodge
- Nimnub point — sunset cocktails and canapés looking out towards the Paro valley
Swimming
A heated indoor pool is part of the lodge’s spa.
Rooms
Six Senses Thimphu has 25 suites and villas facing the mountains and valley: two suite categories with generous private decks, and one-, two- and three-bedroom villas with their own garden or courtyard.
Every suite and villa has a bukhari wood-burning stove, an organic mattress, pillows and bed linen, a bathtub and rain shower, a minibar with wine fridge, an espresso machine, tea and coffee, a TV, Wi-Fi, a safe, a hairdryer, a yoga mat and a Bose speaker.
Lodge Suite
A one-bedroom suite with floor-to-ceiling windows and a large private deck facing the mountains and the Thimphu valley, plus a writing desk and an optional screen between bedroom and bathroom. Up to 3 guests.
Upper Lodge Suite
A one-bedroom suite on the top floor, with full-height windows and a large private deck for the widest views over the valley. Up to 3 guests.
One-Bedroom Villa
A one-bedroom villa with a private garden, indoor and outdoor living areas, dining for four, a pantry and a powder room, looked after round the clock by a dedicated Guest Experience Maker. Up to 4 guests.
Two-Bedroom Villa
A two-bedroom villa arranged around an open private courtyard, with indoor and outdoor living areas, dining for eight and a double spa treatment room. Up to 8 guests.
Three-Bedroom Villa
The only three-bedroom villa in the Thimphu valley, set among pine trees, with a private courtyard, indoor and outdoor living areas, dining for eight and a double spa treatment room. Up to 11 guests.
Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actual room layout, furnishings, décor, views and amenities may differ from those shown and may vary between rooms of the same category. Hotel and room descriptions are based on information provided by the property and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication, but are not guaranteed. The hotel may renovate or change its rooms, facilities, restaurants and services at any time without notice. The final details of your stay are confirmed at the time of booking. See our Terms of Use.