Kathmandu Chhetrapati 4-star Hotels

Pros Great location for exploring Themal and provided you are not too high up, you shouldn't hear any road noise as it's set back. I was on the 4th floor and could hear the incessant beeping motorbikes but had moved from the first floor where i heard none (but was directly above the kitchen so could hear banging and chairs scraping from around 6am). 2nd floor is probably a good choice Staff were all excellent Room cleaned daily with 2 large bottles of water provided each day Breakfast was ok - decent variety of fruit, local and western with custom eggs. Coffee was instant though. Air con has heat facility No deposit required on check-in Toiletries provided Cons Some noise depending on your room location - dont stay in 107 or room directly above the kitchen/restaurant No safe for passport, cash etc in room Breakfast area isn't particularly clean i.e. dirty table cloths/mats Poor standard of fixtures/fittings e.g. gaps in windows and doors, curtains dont quite close right, dirty shower curtain, the rooms have seen better days but for the price its still good value. No coffee or milk in room (or 3-in one) No phone charging point near the bed Bathroom mat was old and dirty, no floor towel Tips: take extra passport photo if you intend to get a sim card at the airport, unlimited data one with nepal telecom cost me $10 - signal was mostly ok. Get your currency before you arrive or take enough to convert there, the atm machines are expensive Taxi from airport to Themal should be around 350 rupees working on 50 rupees per km plys 30 rupees start charge. You will be hounded relentlessly by people from the second you leave the plane for tour services etc. It may seem impolite but dont make eye contact, say no thank you and keep walking, otherwise you will spend your entire trip speaking to them. Right now its cold at night, pack accordingly. Be prepared to pay for everything, every temple, every place of historical interest - foreigners are charged around 1000-2000 rupees each time. E.g. all the Durbar squares, main stupas and temples. Don't assume that because Nepal is a developing country it is cheap. It isn't. In fact i found it comparable to some developed countries and not cheaper than say Thailand. A meal would cost me around 1000 rupees. In a smaller more local place you may pay 500. Don't take your new trainers, it's a very dirty, dusty city but exactly what you would expect if you've ever seen it on TV - it's all part of the experience. For exploring all of the main parts of Kathmandu, id say 5 days is a good amount of time. I recommend the everest helicopter tour but on that note i will say that tours are very expensive here, more expensive than even Hong Kong, Thailand, etc!! I ended up walking to the main temples, Chandragiri, Bakhtapur for the more local experience.

A stay at Nirvana Boutique Hotel places you in the heart of Kathmandu, a 2-minute drive from Kathmandu Durbar Square and 11 minutes from Budhanilkantha Temple. This upscale hotel is 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Chandragiri Cable Car Bottom Station and 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from Bhaktapur Durbar Square.Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this hotel include wedding services, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.At Nirvana Boutique Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is complimentary (available on request).Make yourself at home in one of the 45 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

With a stay at Hotel Thrive, A Tropical Courtyard, you'll be centrally located in Kathmandu, a 2-minute drive from Durbar Marg and 7 minutes from Pashupatinath Temple. This upscale hotel is 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Boudhanath and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Kathesimbhu Stupa.This hotel offers designated smoking areas.Enjoy a satisfying meal at Palm & Potions serving guests of Hotel Thrive, A Tropical Courtyard. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. To-go breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 42 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have hair dryers and slippers. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, as well as phones with free local calls.

Nice place cozy area is great Swimming pool😍 Breakfast,in room dining and services are awaome Best Cappuccino Fresh fruits fresh Juices and breakfast has alot of selections Bakery items Best hospitality Hotel staff are very helpful respectable Thanks to Ms Rashmi and Ms Rashila for their best service And thanks Khatmandu Marriot

There are typical Nepalese style hotels, but the water quality is slightly yellowish, and everything else is fine.

Surprisingly good hotel, hotel service staff with smiles on everyone's face, hotel clean and hygienic, walking in the garden, gardeners all kindly greet, beautiful garden, rich breakfast, freshly brewed coffee ☕️, freshly made juice 🍹 The made-to-order potato burrito is delicious. Families with children can also add extra beds. The hotel lobby manager is caring. The shuttle service booked at the hotel is of good quality and feels like home. Recommended

The mattress and pillows had very bad smell like they had not been replaced for a couple of years. The food in Zing cafe at the lobby was just so so. The plastic table covers generally full of food debris without frequent changing. During the 7-day stay, the service at front desk, restaurant and for our room however was overall up to the standard of a 5-star hotel.

Stayed here for 9 nights, loved the service and sound proof rooms. The dinner and breakfast chefs were amazing and the location of hotel is part of Chaya centre which has a amazing coffee spot called Arabica coffee!! Once we gathered our bearings around Thamel, shopping and external restaurants are very easy to walk to and enjoy. When using taxis we saved so much downloading Pathao so we did not have to negotiate on price and get overcharged. Highly recommend Aloft in Kathmandu and they are great ambassadors of the Marriott name and brand!

Radhika and Sushan were friendly, efficient and a joy to be served by. Small details like remembering our names and coffees were greatly appreciated. They made us feel very welcome in Nepal and were extremely helpful. We wish them all the best in the future.

Radisson Blu Hotel Kathmandu is not the best and most recent five-star hotel in the area. However, its location is good, it is close to Kathmandu Durbar Square and the main commercial street; the management experience is mature and the service attitude is good; the facilities are slightly old, but it is neat and tidy; breakfast and lunch and dinner buffets should be quite rich in the local area. The hotel also has an executive building that offers high-level guest accommodation, meetings and banquets. Overall, the hotel caters to the needs of most tourists and business travellers.