Shangri La might be a fictional place, an untouched Asian mountain paradise that exists only in the novel Lost Horizon, but the Shangri La Las Vegas will soon make its way to the Las Vegas strip. While this particular city has a rather tenuous relationship with anything that could be considered serene, as part of the sprawling, enigmatic Echelon Resort complex that is rising upon the grave of the Stardust, the Shangri La Hotel will encapsulate the luxury and tranquility associated with its namesake. Boasting 350 rooms that are above and beyond the usual Vegas accommodations, the Shangri La Vegas is the next step in the evolution of luxury strip hotels.

The spacious rooms will tower over the strip, offering amazing views, with the Mondrian and Delano in the forefront, the ongoing light show that is the Vegas strip in the back, the hotel might just convince guests to feel they are in the mythical wonderland of Shangri La. Only instead of traipsing down a mountain to get to town, Shangri La hotel will take you directly to the casino floor, full of the non-stop Vegas fun that visitors expect.

Furthering the theme of serenity and again drawing from the hotel’s loose connection to Asian culture, you’ll also find the CHI spa in the Shangri La Las Vegas. The major conceit behind chi is the notion of balance, and the Shangri La Hotel strives for the same goal – balancing the rapacious energy of Las Vegas with luxurious comforts, enabling guests to enjoy every side of the city. And nowhere will you feel more relaxed than at the Shangri La Vegas’ CHI spa. The holistic techniques will leave you feeling rested and re-energized, like winning pulling a jackpot hand with your last casino chip.

As part of the Echelon Resorts, guests will also be in a prime location to explore one of the most exciting architectural developments in Vegas history. Within walking distance of all the other features the Echelon has to offer, like the ExpoCenter, two theaters – one for giant productions, one for more intimate performances - and an endless Retail Promenade where you can buy nearly anything you can think of, Shangri La Las Vegas will soon be one of the prime locations along the north side of the Vegas strip.

The smallest of the hotels here, with only half the rooms of the Mondrian or Delano, the Shangri La Hotel is the most exclusive destination among the Echelon Resort buildings. And it’s easy to see why – there are few finer places to stay in all of Las Vegas.