16 Mar 2019
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17 Mar 2019
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2 adults
1 room
2017
Hotel Shanker
Lazimpat Road, Lazimpat, Kathmandu, Nepal
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8.1
Excellent
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8.4
Excellent"I enjoyed my stay and will definitely recommend to friends/r..."
A.K. M.
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October 25, 2018
8.3
Excellent serviceRecommended by 89% of guests
Property highlights
750 meters to public transportation
Airport transfer
Currency exchange
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
This property is in high demand!Last booked 12 hours ago
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Location
8.2
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Excellent location - 410 meters from city center
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| Value for money | 8.1 |
| Distance to city center | 0.5 km |
| Location rating | 8.2 |
| Nearest airport | Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) |
| Distance to airport | 4.3 km |
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8.0
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- Room size: 59 m²/635 ft²
- City view
- 1 king bed
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Standard Single Bed
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- Room size: 25 m²/269 ft²
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- 1 king bed
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- Room size: 25 m²/269 ft²
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- 2 single beds or 1 king bed
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Family Room
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- Room size: 18 m²/194 ft²
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- 2 queen beds
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What people love about the property
- 9.6Exceptional
"Great hospitality."
Binod
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January 12, 2019
- 8.0Very good
"Interior is wonderful and designed of hotel building also marvelous."
TILAK
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December 13, 2018
- 8.8Excellent
"Good location for Thamal."
MARCUS
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October 31, 2018
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| Breakfast | Breakfast available | Breakfast available | Breakfast available | Breakfast available |
| Guest rating | Excellent 1461 reviews 8.1 Location 8.2 | Very good 215 reviews 7.6 Location 8.5 | Excellent 284 reviews 8.7 Location 9.0 | Excellent 638 reviews 8.4 Location 8.9 |
| Neighborhood | Lazimpat | Thamel | Thamel | Thamel |
10.0
Exceptional"Special thanks to Binay for making our stay comfortable!"
Amit
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June 10, 2018
An overview
This hotel is a welcome haven from the hustle and bustle of downtown Kathmandu and offers 94 elegant and comfortable guest rooms. The hotel was previously a Rana Palace and was converted in 1964 but still retains its most of its authentic Nepalese atmosphere. Each of the 94 guest rooms are tastefully decorated with wall hangings and classic furniture with large arched windows and modern amenities such as a satellite TV and mini bar. The Kailash is a huge ballroom type restaurant that serves local delicacies as well as International favorites set in a beautifully decorated dining room. There is also the Kunti Bar where guests can relax and unwind after a long day in an original Nepalese environment. Whatever the reason for your stay, Hotel Shanker will make your stay a good one.
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What they offer
8.8
Excellent"Lovely hotel and very good value"
karinna
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December 21, 2018
Popular facilities
- Garden
- Bar
- Front desk [24-hour]
- Swimming pool [outdoor]
- Restaurants
Languages spoken
- English
- Hindi
- Chinese [Mandarin]
- Nepali
Internet access
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
- Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
- Fitness center
- Spa
- Tours
- Garden
- Swimming pool [outdoor]
- Massage
- Ticket services
Dining, drinking, and snacking
- Bar
- Grocery delivery
- Room service [24-hour]
- BBQ facilities
- Poolside bar
- Coffee shop
- Restaurants
Services and conveniences
- Cash withdrawal
- Dry cleaning
- Safety deposit boxes
- Concierge
- Gift/souvenir shop
- Shops
- Currency exchange
- Laundry service
- Smoking area
- Daily housekeeping
- Luggage storage
For the kids
- Babysitting service
- Family room
- Kids club
Access
- Check-in/out [express]
- Front desk [24-hour]
- Security [24-hour]
- Elevator
- Pets allowed
Getting around
- Airport transfer
- Car park [on-site]
- Taxi service
- Bicycle rental
- Rental car
- Car park [free of charge]
- Shuttle service
Available in all rooms
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Bathrobes
- Heating
- Slippers
- Bathtub
- In-room safe box
- Smoke detector
- Closet
- Internet access – wireless
- Sofa
- Clothes rack
- Ironing facilities
- Soundproofing
- Coffee/tea maker
- Linens
- Telephone
- Complimentary tea
- Mini bar
- Toiletries
- Daily newspaper
- Mirror
- Towels
- Desk
- Non-smoking
- Wake-up service
- Free bottled water
- Satellite/cable channels
- Wi-Fi [free]
- Free instant coffee
- Seating area
- Wooden/parqueted flooring
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Nearest essentials
Airports
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
4.3 km
30 minutes
Simara Airport (SIF)
70.1 km
Public transportation
Thamel Bus Stop
750 m
Shahid Gate Bus Stop
2.2 km
Hospital or clinic
CIWEC Hospital and Travel Medicine Center
260 m
Shopping
Thamel
1.2 km
Convenience store
Nardevi Mart
1.8 km
Cash withdrawal
ATM
360 m
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.
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What's nearby
Popular landmarks
- Thamel - 1.17 km
- Hanuman Dhoka - 2.01 km
- Basantapur Tower - 2.06 km
- Swayambhunath Temple - 2.91 km
- The Crematoria - 3.02 km
- Pashupatinath Temple - 3.19 km
- Boudhanath Stupa - 4.18 km
- Kopan Monastery - 5.14 km
Nearby landmarks
- Zeabrose Leather Boutique - 190 m
- Clark Hatch Fitness Center - 280 m
- British Council - 320 m
- Narayanhity Palace Museum - 360 m
- Park Gallery - 420 m
- Intercultural Training & Research Centre - 700 m
- The Cashmere Outlet - 750 m
- Tridevi Mandir - 770 m
- Three Goddesses Temples - 770 m
- Casino Royale - 820 m
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Property's guest policies
Children and extra beds
Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.
Minimum age of guests is: 0 year(s).
| Guest's age | Extra bed |
|---|---|
Infant 0-2 year(s) | Stay for free if using existing bedding. Baby cot/crib available upon request |
Children 3-11 year(s) | Stay for free if using existing bedding. If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge. |
Guests 12 years and older are considered as adults | Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge. |
Others
- When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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Some helpful facts
Check-in/Check-out
Check-in from: 01:00 PM
Check-out until: 12:00 PM
Getting around
Airport transfer fee: 25 USD
Distance from city center: 0.5 km
Travel time to airport (minutes): 20
Extras
Breakfast charge (unless included in room price): 1400 NPR
The property
Non-smoking rooms/floors: Yes
Number of bars/lounges
: 1
Number of floors: 4
Number of restaurants: 2
Number of rooms : 94
Room voltage: 220
Year property opened: 1964
Most recent renovation: 2009
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8.4
Excellent
Peter from Australia
Couple
Deluxe Suite
Stayed 3 nights in February 2019
A beautiful reminder about how comfortable well-equipped hotels can be”
What a wonderful delight The Shanker Hotel is! We couldn't believe the size of the suite when we walked into the room, considering how reasonable the price was for 3 days - a sofa, 2 lounge chairs & 2 armchairs - TV's in bed and lounge areas (although no English-speaking programmes in bed area). Lots of natural light (lack of which is my pet hate with modern hotels) from shoulder height-windows with distant views of the mountains. (The closer views were not so wonderful - the carpark and immediate exterior of the buildin’s somewhat grubby concrete ledges). The bathroom was well out-fitted although the 2 shower heads were a little confusing, but once figured out, quite fine). Another huge plus for us was the excellent over-sink lighting!! The foyer was truly old style glamour as were the dining & breakfast facilities. No wonder it is so popular for wedding receptions. Both meals offered excellent choices – & service. Beautiful gardens front the building. A great hotel!!!
Reviewed March 02, 2019
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10.0
Exceptional
Shannon from United States
Couple
Standard Double or Twin Room
Stayed 5 nights in February 2019
Amazing Hotel”
We had a perfect stay at Hotel Shanker! My husband and I are comfort travelers and we were surprised by this hotel. It's so well maintained. It's historic, but with all the modern amenities. The entire hotel is just so gorgeous, elegant, and high quality. The staff was amazing as well! It was the nicest of all the hotels we stayed around Nepal and India, and for about the same rate.
Also, this hotel is well known by taxi drivers, and sits just outside of the famous Thamel area. You can easily access Thamel by foot, but don't have to put up with the noise and traffic. It's a beautiful sanctuary away from the chaos of Kathmandu.
Reviewed February 27, 2019
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8.0
Excellent
Charles from United States
Family with young children
Family Room
Stayed 6 nights in February 2019
At a good location and good ambience”
We stayed almost a week. Nice building & as a hotel has a lot of potential to do better. The staff could smile a bit atleast. We were smiling at them & then as a reaction they smile back. Cleaning staff at the pool extremely grumpy!! Definitely can see an attitude based on guest nationality. Lavish breakfast spread. Room service also prompt. Cleanliness could definitely improve so should the bathroom maintenance. Though they attended to terrible creaking bathroom door when we informed them. The bathtub has spots & the ceiling in the bathroom fungus. The floor under the beds & sofa very dirty and not cleaned. When the kids toys rolled under it came out dirty!! Don't think they ever move the furniture and do any cleaning. For the star rating they have they could do better to focus on this aspect.
Location wise excellent. Walkable to Thamel shopping area. Good rooftop organic restaurant just around the corner and other restaurants within walking distance if you want to try variety.
Reviewed February 13, 2019
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10.0
Exceptional
SEALAS from United Kingdom
Couple
Deluxe Suite
Stayed 5 nights in February 2019
#SGGJR”
OASIS in the URBAN CITY
Reviewed February 27, 2019
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10.0
Exceptional
Sourav from Bangladesh
Family with young children
Standard Double or Twin Room
Stayed 1 night in February 2019
Exceptional”
Very Good and likable ...
Reviewed February 24, 2019
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9.2
Exceptional
Erwin
Solo traveler
Standard Double or Twin Room
Stayed 6 nights in September 2018
Wonderful Hotel”
What else are you looking for?! Staying to an old Nepalese Palace is totally amazing! Staffs are so attentive and helpful while breakfast buffet are so delicious. Wide and beautiful garden is a value added to this hotel. Its so wonderful to stay at the garden while Pool is always clean. Loved my stay at Shanker Hotel. A huge thanks to the management and staffs for a memorable stay at Shanker Hotel. Absolutely worth it!
Reviewed September 24, 2018
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6.0
Dilip from Bangladesh
Family with teens
Standard Double or Twin Room
Stayed 1 night in December 2018
I wasnt given the room which i booked and the pool isnt heated”
I booked a room which had a single bed and a double bed. But upon arrival they said that they didnt have the single bed but they will provide a trolly bed. But the trolly bed which they gave was very shaky and bad. So we had no option but to move to a smaller and different room which had two beds. The dine in room service was good and on time. The swimming pool looks very nice but the water isnt heated. Nepal is cold most of the time so you cant actually use the pool. So dont just go for the pool itself. Its a shame that they advertise a pool which cant be used for such a silly reason.
Reviewed December 22, 2018
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8.0
Excellent
Krupa from United States
Solo traveler
Standard Double or Twin Room
Stayed 6 nights in November 2018
Pleasant staff but disappointing bathrooms”
I had moldy bathroom which caused me to get ill. I requested the room bathroom to be extra cleaned but they only sprayed with a temporary scent spray. I have allergies and it made it uncomfortable. Beautiful exteriors but the bathroom in rooms makes a difference on health and comfort.
Reviewed December 01, 2018
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8.8
Excellent
Alan from Canada
Couple
Standard Double or Twin Room
Stayed 2 nights in August 2018
Great stay!”
We had a lovely relaxing stay at Hotel Shanker after our Mount Everest Base Camp trek. Everything from the pool, to the breakfast, to the spa was just the experience we needed. We liked that it's away from the hustle and bustle of the tourist area but still convenient enough to get there. Would highly recommend this hotel.
Reviewed November 27, 2018
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8.8
Excellent
MARCUS from United Kingdom
Group
Standard Double or Twin Room
Stayed 5 nights in October 2018
Stunning Palatial hotel (well it did used to be a palace)”
Good location for Thamal. We used to get a rickshaw back for a couple of dollars (better than walking home in the dark after one two many Gorka beers). Pool and garden lovy to chill out in and relax in and have a dropout day. Massage was good. Taxis wait in the forecourt for you. Good coffee shop and bar next door which we used as we found the hotel bar a bit small and pokey. So would recommend you use the bar on the corner called "Cellars"
Reviewed October 31, 2018
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7.6
Very good
Sarah from United States
Business traveler
Deluxe Suite
Stayed 2 nights in September 2018
Decent hotel”
This is a lovely hotel with a historical flavor. The beds aren't as comfortable as some other hotels in the area, and it seems like they're always under some sort of construction and the hotel has a lot of potential waiting to be utilized (even before the 2015 EQ). I wish they had a workout room and improved the overall ambiance. Such a beautiful place with a great deal of potential.
Reviewed September 30, 2018
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8.0
Excellent
Yuen from Malaysia
Solo traveler
Standard Single Bed
Stayed 1 night in January 2019
Great ambience”
Stately and regal. Location near Thamel tourist area and yet far enough to be quite and peaceful away from the hustle and bustle.
Reviewed January 24, 2019
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9.2
Exceptional
Timothy from Australia
Couple
Deluxe Suite
Stayed 4 nights in September 2018
Excellent hotel with very friendly staff”
Fantastic location, great facilities, very helpful staff. Rooms were a bit dated, but always clean. Excellent breakfast provided.
Reviewed January 22, 2019
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8.4
Excellent
Itsuki from Japan
Group
Standard Double or Twin Room
Stayed 1 night in January 2019
Very friendly staff”
Staff is very friendly and kind.
Breakfast is good and room is clean.
One of recommend hotel in Kathmandu.
Reviewed January 15, 2019
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9.6
Exceptional
Binod from Nepal
Family with teens
Standard Double or Twin Room
Stayed 4 nights in January 2019
Exceptional”
Enjoyed my 4 nigts’ stay at Shanker with my family. Good value for money. Great hospitality. Food was great. I will definitely return back and likewise recommend Shanker to all.
Reviewed January 12, 2019
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8.0
Excellent
Yuen from Malaysia
Solo traveler
Standard Single Bed
Stayed 1 night in January 2019
Great service. ”
It’s within walking distance to the tourist part of Thamel but the roads are dusty so it’s better to take a taxi.
Reviewed January 11, 2019
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9.2
Exceptional
Sumit from India
Couple
Deluxe Suite
Stayed 1 night in March 2018
Comfortable and helpfull staff”
staff is very helpfull and we love to stay here again
Reviewed December 24, 2018
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8.8
Excellent
karinna from United Kingdom
Solo traveler
Standard Single Bed
Stayed 2 nights in November 2018
Excellent”
Lovely hotel and very good value
Reviewed December 21, 2018
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10.0
Exceptional
SEALAS from United Kingdom
Couple
Deluxe Suite
Stayed 3 nights in November 2018
SGGJR”
always the best my favourite SUITE ROOM
Reviewed December 14, 2018
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8.0
Excellent
TILAK from Nepal
Group
Standard Double or Twin Room
Stayed 1 night in November 2018
Excellent and beautiful hotel ”
Interior is wonderful and designed of hotel building also marvelous.
Reviewed December 13, 2018
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