Zhiwaling Ascent

Sitting on the edge of Thimphu with panoramic valley views, this high-end boutique hotel is one of a small handful of upscale stays in the kingdom. Rooms are spacious and light-filled, furnished with locally made textiles that keep things grounded in Bhutan rather than generic luxury. The hotel sits next door to the Royal Institute for Tourism and Hospitality, which is a quietly reassuring neighbor. A spa, yoga room, and rooftop lounge round things out.