Hotel Himalaya Kathmandu

“Excellent food and great dining experience”

Excellent food and great dining experience at Hotel Himalaya. The dishes were delicious, fresh, and beautifully presented. The breakfast buffet had a good variety, and the service was warm and attentive. Highly recommended!

“Comfortable hotel - great food!”

Three separate one night stays over a 10 days period. Lovely hotel - rooms varied, my first had a bay window overlooking the pool, second one had no bay window and my final one was on the 5th floor with stairs into the shower and down to the window - bit lethal in light of the fact that we had sev… more

Three separate one night stays over a 10 days period. Lovely hotel - rooms varied, my first had a bay window overlooking the pool, second one had no bay window and my final one was on the 5th floor with stairs into the shower and down to the window - bit lethal in light of the fact that we had several power cuts on our last night - was terrified of stumbling. Comfortable beds though and well equipped. Good swimming pool but entry steps in it were lethal - standing on poles instead of flat steps - very uncomfortable. Dinners were delicious - the apple salad in particular - any chance of the recipe for the dressing????? Fascinating buddha artwork in the lobby whose eyes follows you as you walk past.

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“A pleasant hotel with great potential”

I have stayed at Hotel Himalaya several times and my experiences have varied. Overall, I would describe it as a pleasant hotel with many positive aspects, but one that is increasingly in need of renovation. One of the hotel's greatest strengths is the property itself. It is a large hotel in a conv… more

I have stayed at Hotel Himalaya several times and my experiences have varied. Overall, I would describe it as a pleasant hotel with many positive aspects, but one that is increasingly in need of renovation. One of the hotel's greatest strengths is the property itself. It is a large hotel in a convenient location with a beautiful, spacious garden that creates a peaceful atmosphere. The swimming pool is a welcome feature, and while the spa is decent, both the spa and some public areas could benefit from improved maintenance and cleanliness. The quality of the rooms depends very much on which category you book. The top-floor rooms are noticeably more pleasant than the standard rooms. They are spacious and feature a split-level design, with a small change in elevation between the sleeping area and the seating area [sofa is too soft for my kiking]. Large panoramic windows provide plenty of natural light during the day, and the bathrooms are generously sized. If you take a room towards the back of the property you look into trees and its great for bird watching! Even these rooms, however, are beginning to show their age and would benefit from refurbishment. Business travellers should be aware of a couple of practical drawbacks. The lighting in my room was not bright enough for comfortable work after dark, and there were no convenient power outlets next to the bed for charging a phone or other devices overnight. The standard rooms feel more dated, and I found the standard of housekeeping to be somewhat inconsistent between my different stays. The staff are generally a positive aspect of the hotel. While service at reception and in the restaurant ranges from rather indifferent to genuinely welcoming, the housekeeping staff consistently stand out for their friendliness, helpfulness, and professionalism. Breakfast is probably the hotel's weakest point. The selection is reasonable, but it changes very little from day to day. If you stay for several days, the lack of variety becomes noticeable. Breakfast can also get very busy, as the hotel is a popular venue for conferences, weddings, and other large events. At times, these events also make the otherwise beautiful garden feel rather crowded. On the positive side, the hotel's restaurant is OK and especially the bar is very enjoyable. The à la carte menu offers a good selection of yummy local and international dishes. The bar staff deserve special recognition—they are friendly, professional, and make the bar a great place to spend an evening. One aspect that left me with some concerns was the handling of fire alarms. During my most recent stay, several alarms sounded during the night. Although these appeared to be false alarms or minor incidents, there was little visible staff response and no communication with guests. This left me wondering how emergency procedures are managed and communicated in practice. Hopefully, this was simply an isolated operational issue, but it was not particularly reassuring. Overall, Hotel Himalaya remains a comfortable hotel with attractive grounds, good food, and many dedicated staff members. However, inconsistent room quality, aging facilities, repetitive breakfast offerings, and a few operational shortcomings mean it no longer stands out as it perhaps once did. For me, it is a good hotel with clear strengths, but one that would benefit greatly from a comprehensive renovation.

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