Nearby Attractions & Vibe
Just 2 km from the city centre and market, with easy access to Patan Durbar Square and United Nations House for a convenient Kathmandu stay.
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Kathmandu, NP
Hotel Himalaya Kathmandu - Your Business & Leisure Retreat
Kupondole Height
5 stars · Guest score 8.4/10
About this hotel
Scenic Views and Relaxation Hotel Himalaya offers panoramic views of the majestic Himalayan ranges and features a tranquil outdoor swimming pool nestled within 10 acres of landscaped gardens. Convenient Location Situated just 2 km from the city centre and market, the hotel provides easy access to popular attractions such as Patan Durbar Square and United Nation's House, making it an ideal choice for both leisure and business travelers. Culinary Delights With 2 dining options serving a wide range of Indian, Chinese, and Continental cuisine, guests can indulge in gourmet delights at Café Horizon and Terrace Dining while enjoying a refreshing drink at The Tea Lounge and Base Camp Bar. Experience luxury and convenience at Hotel Himalaya - Book your stay now!
Highlights
Service & Comfort
Guests note friendly, helpful staff and well-kept facilities, plus clean pool and sauna for relaxation during your visit.
Amenities & Dining
Two dining options serve Indian, Chinese, and Continental cuisine, with in-room essentials and a tranquil outdoor pool within 10 acres of landscaped gardens.
Facilities
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Swimming pool
- Private parking
- Outdoor pool
- Accessible parking
- Parking garage
- Pool with view
- Infinity pool
- Salt-water pool
- Kids' pool
- Fence around pool
All 117 facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Business center
- Heating
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Garden
- BBQ facilities
- Lift / Elevator
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Cycling
- Airport shuttle
- Safety deposit box
- Fax/photocopying
- Tour desk
- Soundproof rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Ironing service
- Meeting/banquet facilities
- Tennis court
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Car hire
- Sauna
- Dry cleaning
- Breakfast in the room
- Packed lunches
- Currency exchange
- Squash
- Non-smoking throughout
- Sun terrace
- Private check-in/check-out
- Daily housekeeping
- Designated smoking area
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Minimarket on site
- Concierge service
- Special diet menus - on request
- Grocery deliveries
- Wheelchair accessible
- Allergy-free room
- Kid meals
- Snack bar
- ATM/cash machine on site
- Lockers
- Toilet with grab rails
- Indoor play area
- Baby safety gates
- Shuttle service (free)
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Wine/champagne
- Sun umbrellas
- Airport drop off
- Airport pick up
- Coffee Shop on site
- Fruits
- Shallow end
- Steam room
- Badminton equipment
- Tennis equipment
- Strollers
- Shuttle service
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Key access
- Food delivered to guest room
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Access to health care professionals
- Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
- 24-hour security
- Delivered food - securely covered
- Security alarm
- Breakfast takeaway containers
- Key card access
- Bike tours
- Tour/class on local culture
- Themed dinner nights
- Broadcast Live sport events
- Temporary art galleries
- Happy hour
Check-in & checkout
- Check-in
- 02:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
Rooms & rates
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Guest sentiment
- Cleanliness7.0
Mixed: several guests report poor cleaning (grime on fittings, filthy bath mat, dirty windows, very poor toilet bowl) though housekeeping staff are noted as professional; cleanliness is inconsistent.
- Service9.5
Generally strong: multiple mentions of friendly, helpful reception, housekeeping, kitchen and bar staff; some complaints about front desk inconsistency and ignored noise requests, but overall service is a highlight.
- Location9.0
Good central location for Lalitpur; convenient entrance zone and overall placement praised, though not very close to Thamel for some travellers.
- Room Quality7.4
Rooms are dated and in need of updates (especially bathrooms); outside rooms and room design are appreciated by some, but overall room fittings and bathroom condition received several negative comments.
- Amenities9.3
Strong amenities: swimming pool and sauna praised as a refuge and kept clean; garden and event spaces exist but are frequently used for noisy functions which impacts enjoyment.
- Value for Money6.6
Perceived as poor value by several guests who feel the property is marketed/charged as 5-star while delivering a 3–4 star experience due to noise and condition issues.
- Food and Beverage9.4
Positive: breakfast described as delicious and food generally praised; kitchen and bar staff receive strong compliments.
- Overall Experience9.0
Mixed-to-positive overall: guests praise staff, pool and food and some call it excellent and would return, but frequent noisy events, night-time work and dated rooms/bathrooms reduce the experience for others.
Guest reviews
Friendly helpful staff especially reception.
Friendly helpful staff especially reception.
Being told that I could not have items on menu unless I paid extra for them,, eg any prawn starter.
The staff were very friendly and the rooms were comfortable. The garden was lovely and the breakfast was good.
The staff were very friendly and the rooms were comfortable. The garden was lovely and the breakfast was good.
The split level in the room, with no guard rail and the steps down to the desk.
Most of all, we loved the pool, it was very clean and well kept, surrounded by a garden with beautiful plants and trees. Our room was perfect, too. The restaurant had a great ambience. We would like to express our gratitude to Shimran and Poojan, who were very attentive and kind.
Most of all, we loved the pool, it was very clean and well kept, surrounded by a garden with beautiful plants and trees. Our room was perfect, too. The restaurant had a great ambience. We would like to express our gratitude to Shimran and Poojan, who were very attentive and kind.
The Italian dishes on the menu could be improved. Otherwise, the food was great.
Great hotel, beautiful lobby, design award style cafe and restaurant, lovely garden setting and very comfortable rooms. Staff is friendly and helpful, good room service, nice gym.
Great hotel, beautiful lobby, design award style cafe and restaurant, lovely garden setting and very comfortable rooms. Staff is friendly and helpful, good room service, nice gym.
Pity you have to pay extra to use the gym's sauna and jacuzzi.
The hotel is located far from the congestion of the city, yet within easy reach of all the sites in Kathmandu.It has a great ambience, intimate and cosy, feels like home. The food was consistently good.And the staff, well cannot praise them enough! Amazing hospitality! Sending all my friends there!
The hotel is located far from the congestion of the city, yet within easy reach of all the sites in Kathmandu.It has a great ambience, intimate and cosy, feels like home. The food was consistently good.And the staff, well cannot praise them enough! Amazing hospitality! Sending all my friends there!
The bathing area was difficult for senior citizens.Climbing into a bathtub, unsafe for oldies.
I needed to stay in Lalitpur, and Hotel Himalaya Kathmandu has been my go to place in Kathmandu, best by far. Staff is very friendly, breakfast is good, the atmosphere of the hotel is very nice, surrounded with greenery.
I needed to stay in Lalitpur, and Hotel Himalaya Kathmandu has been my go to place in Kathmandu, best by far. Staff is very friendly, breakfast is good, the atmosphere of the hotel is very nice, surrounded with greenery.
:: Very central to the main places :: Extremely kind staff and very friendly :: Rooms are spacious and well maintained
:: Very central to the main places :: Extremely kind staff and very friendly :: Rooms are spacious and well maintained
:: the pricing of food was a lil too much