Hotel Shanker-Palatial Heritage Kathmandu in Kathmandu

Description

Hotel Shanker-Palatial Heritage Kathmandu is a four-star heritage hotel built in 1964 and renovated in 2009, offering a blend of traditional palace-style architecture and modern amenities. Located in Kathmandu’s Lazimpat area, it features a wide range of room types including suites with city, pool, or water views, and family rooms to accommodate various traveler needs. The hotel holds a strong rating of 8.7/10, with outstanding service scoring a perfect 10. Facilities include a spa and wellness center, fitness center, sauna, outdoor pool (not heated), and a restaurant serving continental breakfasts daily. Guests appreciate the hotel’s spacious garden, 24-hour security, and concierge services. While some reviews mention that the facilities show their age, the air conditioning works well and the heritage atmosphere is praised for its charm and uniqueness. The hotel’s mix of Western and Nepali styles is visible both inside and out, providing a distinctive experience for visitors.

Location

Situated in the quiet Lazimpat neighborhood, Hotel Shanker is about a 20-minute walk from Kathmandu’s bustling Thamel district, making it convenient for exploring the city on foot while avoiding the busiest areas. Nearby restaurants like Nepali Bhojan Pvt. Ltd. and Trisara are within 150-160 meters, offering local dining options though the immediate vicinity has fewer supermarkets and eateries. The hotel is accessible by taxi with a wide road entrance and provides excellent security with a main gate and 24-hour staffed lobby. The nearest airport, Syangboche (SYH), is approximately 130 km away, so arranging transport via the hotel’s front desk, which offers taxi bookings at reasonable local rates, is recommended.

Tips

• Plan showers if staying in a room with multiple guests to avoid hot water shortages.
• Use the hotel’s front desk to book taxis for better local rates.
• Expect a peaceful stay away from Thamel’s busiest streets but with fewer immediate dining options nearby.

Policies and conditions

• Child policies: Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
• Cribs and Extra Beds: For all room types, cribs cannot be added. Extra bed policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy.
• Breakfast: Continental Buffet [Mon - Sun] 06:30-10:00 Open Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
• Deposit Policy: No deposit required by the property
• Pets: Pets are not allowed
• Service animals: Service animals are allowed
• Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
• Paying at the hotel: Visa, AmericanExpress, MasterCard, JSB, UnionPay
• Check in time: 14:00. Check out time: 12:00.