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Hotel Shanker-Palatial Heritage Kathmandu

4.0 star property
Victorian hotel with 2 restaurants, near Kathmandu Durbar Square

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Exterior
Suite | Living area | 24-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV
Suite | Living area | 24-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV
Located in the heart of Lazimpat, Hotel Shanker-Palatial Heritage Kathmandu offers a tranquil retreat with shopping on site and two restaurants serving delicious meals. Unwind at the poolside bar or indulge in rejuvenating spa treatments like facials and body wraps.
VIP Access

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Steam room
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • In-room childcare

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Sofa bed
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
$66 nightly
The total price is $75
Jun 10 - Jun 11
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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Deluxe Room Twin Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room Twin Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Sofa bed
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Family Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Sofa bed
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premier Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Premier Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Single Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Sofa bed
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Royal Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Interior

Heritage Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Heritage Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Lazimpat, Kathmandu, 44600

What's nearby

  • Garden of Dreams - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Durbar Marg - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kathmandu Durbar Square - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Boudhanath - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Pashupatinath Temple - 5 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Tribhuvan Intl. Airport (KTM) - 7 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Nepali Chulo Authentic Nepali & Newari Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Angan - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mughal Empire - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tushita - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Bitters & Co. - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Hotel Shanker-Palatial Heritage Kathmandu

Hotel Shanker-Palatial Heritage Kathmandu is just 3.7 mi (6 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests can grab a bite to eat at one of the 2 restaurants and visit the spa to be pampered with massages, aromatherapy, or Ayurvedic treatments. There are 2 bars/lounges and an outdoor pool at this Victorian hotel, and in-room conveniences like sofa beds and refrigerators. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and overall property condition.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Hindi

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 94 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 15
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 15
DONE

Children

    • One child (12 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • Babysitting*
DONE

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's pool
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)

What to do

  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Shopping
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (4558 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bike storage
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1964
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Bicycle parking
  • Full-service spa
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Banquet hall
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 24-inch LCD TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sofa bed
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • LED light bulbs

Special features

Spa

The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic.

Dining

Kailash Restaurant - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Cozy Kailash - Onsite restaurant.
Kunti Bar - Onsite bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NPR 1400 for adults and NPR 700 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of NPR 3000 per room (one-way)
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of NPR 4000 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of NPR 4000 (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for NPR 38.0 per day
  • Airport shuttle for children between the ages of 6 and 18 costs NPR 1000 (one-way)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Hotel Shanker
Hotel Shanker Kathmandu
Shanker Hotel
Shanker Kathmandu
Shanker Hotel Kathmandu
Hotel Shanker
Hotel Shanker Palatial Heritage Kathmandu
Hotel Shanker-Palatial Heritage Kathmandu Hotel
Hotel Shanker-Palatial Heritage Kathmandu Kathmandu
Hotel Shanker-Palatial Heritage Kathmandu Hotel Kathmandu

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Shanker-Palatial Heritage Kathmandu offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Shanker-Palatial Heritage Kathmandu does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Hotel Shanker-Palatial Heritage Kathmandu?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Shanker-Palatial Heritage Kathmandu?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Shanker-Palatial Heritage Kathmandu?

Yes, there's free self parking. RV/bus/truck parking is available.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Shanker-Palatial Heritage Kathmandu?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is NPR 3000 per room one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Shanker-Palatial Heritage Kathmandu?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge of NPR 4000 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of NPR 4000 (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Hotel Shanker-Palatial Heritage Kathmandu?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Ballys Casino (7-min walk) is nearby.

What is there to do at Hotel Shanker-Palatial Heritage Kathmandu and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and hiking. Additional recreation onsite includes helicopter/airplane tours. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Hotel Shanker-Palatial Heritage Kathmandu also has 2 bars and a steam room, as well as a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Shanker-Palatial Heritage Kathmandu?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants.

What's the area around Hotel Shanker-Palatial Heritage Kathmandu like?

Hotel Shanker-Palatial Heritage Kathmandu is in Lazimpat, a short 7-minute drive from Tribhuvan Intl. Airport (KTM) and 9 minutes' walk from Garden of Dreams.

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Hotel Shanker-Palatial Heritage Kathmandu Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as great, excellent, and amazing with a variety of options. (11 reviews)
  • The pool area was very relaxing and provided a lovely sanctuary in a busy city. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Best experience in Nepal. I would recommend this place for anyone who wants to experience authentic Nepali hospitality.
Bipin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely historic hotel in good location with excellent breakfast
Wayne, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely hotel and staff
Hansa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place to stay
5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good service and excellent staff
Hansa, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best hotel in affordable price
Khada, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was courteous and were immediately available whenever you needed anything. Breakfast was amazing with many options and especially omelette.
Vikas, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Fantastic property superbly located real find of a hotel
Peter, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is a beautiful hotel with a lot of history. Beautiful architecture and garden. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful. I’ve stayed here many times. It is my favorite hotel in Kathmandu! I highly recommend staying at Hotel Shankar, especially if it’s your first visit to Nepal. My stays at the hotel are always memorable!
Vincent, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

beautiful hotel! It was an old rana/queens palace. Great food.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel actually has a’family’ ambience. From the doorman to the cleaners and the concierge to the management, everyone is treated fairly and warmly. They are truly ladies and gentlemen serving ladies and gentlemen.
Samuel, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

“We had a wonderful stay at Hotel Shankar. The service was exceptional, and the ambience was warm and inviting. Its convenient location made it easy to get around, and the late checkout option added to the overall comfort. We are very happy with our experience and highly recommend this hotel!”
Sujan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Plenty of space to relax and unwind in a quiet spot indooras or within the gardens. Good choice of food and drinks. Friendly, courteous staff made me, a lone female traveller, feel at ease. Very good value for money. Easy walking distance to Garden of Dreams.
Susan, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The beautiful garden and quiet swimming pool area A sanctuary in a very busy noisy city
patricia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

EXCELLENT
Sagar, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel in a convenient area of town

Great staff and clean rooms and bathrooms. Amazing options for the breakfast buffet. The area is walkable to great shopping and restaurants.
Michelle, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel. Bar stuff is so good thank you.
KENJI, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Garden and Pool, splendid vibe
Ruobing, 8-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice property
Samir, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Stay was pleasant
Rachit, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good hotel. Central. Clean and pool is nice.
Timothy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Old , beautiful hotel with great service
Petal, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Having been a former palace for one of the ruling families, the ambience is very special and sets aside Shanker Hotel from other hotel. It has a beautiful park-like greenery with a pool. Tough it is very close to the city centre, it is totally quiet and peaceful. This was my third visit
Martin, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely hotel relatively close to Thamel area. Excellent breakfast buffet. Staff was very kind and accommodating.
Eric, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel...fanstastic service. Lovely Heritage property. Superb breakfast
KHEMRAJ, 3-night trip