Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, attentive staff (special mention of Roshan)
Amazing breakfast/buffet
Historic, attractive building and pool area
Comfortable, modern rooms
Great central location
Good value and affordable spa services
Thoughtful gestures (birthday cake/banner)
Cons:
Occasional electrical shortages
Hallway smell reported on one day
Early-breakfast hostess/entrance sometimes unmanned
Spa hair services inconsistent
Driveway/walk from street may be difficult for mobility
Minor maintenance noise on one floor

Categories

Cleanliness
8.3
Generally clean with praise for housekeeping; one review noted a hallway smell on the last day which slightly lowered perceived cleanliness.
Service
9.5
Outstanding, repeatedly praised — staff described as courteous, attentive and compassionate (special mention of Roshan); reception and catering staff highlighted positively.
Location
9
Excellent central location near Thamel, palaces and temples; convenient for visitors though driveway/walk to street may be an issue for mobility and mapping/travel times may be misleading.
Room Quality
9
Rooms described as modern, spacious and comfortable; guests enjoyed the pool-side dining and comfortable bedroom facilities.
Amenities
8.4
Strong amenities (pool with bar/restaurant, spa, bakery/celebration gestures) but occasional electrical shortages, maintenance work and some inconsistent spa/hair service reduced the score slightly.
Value for Money
9
Viewed as very good value — guests specifically called it good value and noted affordable spa services and broad food variety.
Food and Beverage
8.8
Breakfast and buffet widely praised as extensive and amazing; some menu items were hit-or-miss and early breakfast host/entrance desk sometimes unmanned.
Overall Experience
9.2
Highly positive overall stay: warm hospitality, memorable service, beautiful historic setting and repeat-stay intent despite minor hiccups.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-11 22:01

Property Description

Luxurious Stay near Narayanhiti Palace Museum

Outdoor Pool and Spa: Enjoy a relaxing swim in the outdoor pool or indulge in a rejuvenating spa treatment at Hotel Shanker.

Convenient Location: Just a short drive away from popular attractions like Thamel and Durbar Marg, and only 25 minutes from Kathmandu International Airport.

Fine Dining Options: Choose from four dining venues offering a variety of cuisines, including Nepalese, Asian, and Continental dishes. Don't miss the chance to unwind at Kunti Bar or Poolside Bar for evening snacks and beverages.

Experience the perfect blend of luxury and convenience at Hotel Shanker. Book your stay now for an unforgettable experience!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 01:00 PM
Airport code: KTM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 1097 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.3
Service: 9.5
Location: 9
Room Quality: 9
Amenities: 8.4
Value for Money: 9
Food and Beverage: 8.8
Overall Experience: 9.2
M
Marco • couple • it
8
Pros:

Abbiamo soggiornato all’Hotel Shanker e ci siamo trovati molto bene! Camere belle e confortevoli, colazione ottima, struttura molto pulita e personale davvero gentilissimo e disponibile. Nel complesso, un soggiorno molto piacevole!

Cons:

La vista dalla finestra della camera non era delle migliori. L’hotel si trova a circa 1,5 km dal centro di Thamel, in una posizione leggermente fuori mano, con una strada di accesso un po’ buia la sera. Anche il rapporto qualità/prezzo è leggermente meno conveniente rispetto alla media della zona.
Attenzione inoltre al servizio taxi da/per l’aeroporto: chiedete espressamente un taxi locale, altrimenti vi verrà proposto quello ufficiale a 25$, quando con un taxi locale si possono spendere appena 7$!

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Adnan Adib • family_with_children • bd
8
would highly recommend making the swimming pool heated so that guests can enjoy swimming comfortably throughout the year
Pros:

What I loved most about Hotel Shanker was its rich history and heritage. The architecture, the beautiful front lawn, and the overall look and feel of the property create a wonderful sense of nostalgia. Knowing that this was once a royal Rana palace makes the experience even more special. The entire place carries an old-world charm that takes you back in time.

Cons:

The room and bathroom could have been a little more spacious. I understand that the smaller windows are part of the palace’s original architectural style, so that wasn’t an issue for me. The food was decent, although there is room for improvement in terms of quality and taste. The swimming pool wasn’t heated, which made the water too cold to enjoy comfortably. Other than that, everything was great.

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
B
brigitte • couple • fr
10
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
B
Brendan • solo_traveller • ie
10
Love.
Pros:

Super comfortable, lovely pool, great breakfast.

Cons:

All good.

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
B
Brendan • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
L
Laura • couple • es
8
Hotel tranquilo
Pros:

Hotel de estilo colonial con habitaciones funcionales y cómodas. El desayuno fantástico. Las instalaciones muy completas y el personal muy amable.

Cons:

Está apartado del centro, a unos 15 minutos andando, lo cual tiene la ventaja de la tranquilidad pero con el caos de tráfico de Katmandú no es muy práctico.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Nicholas • family_with_children • au
10
Friendly staff - beautiful grounds
Pros:

Great service and friendly staff.

Cons:

The food and beverage prices are high. Walk out the front gate and everything is 1/4 the price

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
M
Manuel Ignacio • family_with_children • es
10
Pros:

El edificio y la habitacion

Cons:

Nada

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
M
mark • family_with_children • gb
10
A little piece of colonial history.
Pros:

A lovely colonial hotel.
Staff were very helpful and made you feel super welcome.
Great and varied breakfast.
Spacious rooms.

Cons:

Nothing, highly recommend.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
A
Amul Pandit • solo_traveller • in
10
Pros:

Warm hospitality, delicious food

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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SILVER_MAN • family_with_children • sa
9
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
A
Adithi • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
P
philippa • couple • ca
10
Pros:

Beautiful heritage property with lots of old world charm, excellent customer service and delicious food.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Lynda • couple • gb
10
Would thoroughly recommend this lovely hotel with excellent well trained staff
Pros:

The Shankar’s staff were polite and friendly. Nothing was too much trouble. Rooms were large and the bed comfortable. I counted 22 light switches, so a light combination to suit everyone. The shower was roomy and had two shower heads. We had a few power cuts when we were there which lasted minutes, but there were 2 emergency lights in hallway and toilet so not left in the dark. The hotel is undertaking renovations so maybe that’s why. It wasn’t a problem.
Buffet dinner is really nice, with the soup being exceptional.

Cons:

There is a small gym area in the spa section. , It has three machines. However, the air-con doesn’t work, there are no sanitisers for the equipment, no towels or cups for water. It could be upgraded at small cost

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
A
Ashi • couple • np
9
Pros:

I had a wonderful experience at Shankar Hotel. The hotel was very clean, and the customer service was excellent. I would especially like to thank Ganesh at the reception for being so helpful, kind, and welcoming. His outstanding service made my stay even more enjoyable. Thank you, Ganesh, and the entire Shankar Hotel team for the great hospitality. Highly recommended!

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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SambDa • family_with_children • in
8
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Julia • solo_traveller • gb
8
Lovely hotel in Lazimpat area of Kathmandu.
Pros:

Lovely hotel in Lazimpat area of Kathmandu. Walking distance to Thamel. Nice comfortable room. Lovely pool area with food. Basement restaurant okay. Large buffet style breakfast. Staff really helpful.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Kenneth • family_with_children • my
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
E
Ermp • solo_traveller • de
9
A pretty heritage palace
Pros:

I like the building. It's a beautiful small heritage palace with a nice garden. The staffs in the reception were friendly.
I was upgraded to a suite because there was a renovation works on another floor which made a lot of noise. The rooms are clean. The beds are comfortable. A small birthday cake presented on my birthday.
The breakfast was good with enough variations/styles to choose, with friendly staffs.There is egg station and at least four different juices.
The Bar is also okay. Better than I expected regarding the list of the beverages.

Cons:

The bathroom sink, both in the first room as well as in the suite were brown around the drain hole.
I had to tell the cleaning staffs to clean them properly.
The breakfast is in a party hall.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Aashish • couple • np
10
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee