Hotel Shanker-Palatial Heritage Kathmandu

Property class: 4
Victorian hotel in Kathmandu with 2 restaurants and spa

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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. Other highlights at this Victorian hotel include 2 bars/lounges, an outdoor pool, and a poolside bar. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and overall property condition.
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

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)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
The current price is $62
$70 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29

Why we love this property

Work and play paradise
Located in the city center's entertainment district, this hotel features a business center, meeting rooms, a rejuvenating spa, and a poolside bar.
Dining delights galore
This hotel boasts 2 restaurants, 2 bars, and a cafe. Vegetarian options shine at breakfast with both buffet and meat-free morning choices.
Spa retreat bliss
The full-service spa offers treatments from aromatherapy to massages. A steam room, fitness room, and garden complete this wellness haven.

Room options

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View all photos for Royal Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, a blue armchair, a wooden nightstand, a wooden table, and a patterned rug.

Royal Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair and ottoman, a desk, and a large window with curtains.

Heritage Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, an air conditioning unit, and a ceiling with ornate details.

Family Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Royal Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a bench, and a view of the city through large windows.

Royal Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View

  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, an air conditioning unit, and a mirror.

Deluxe Room King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a large mirror.

Standard Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, a blue sofa, and a round table.

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Heritage Family Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a framed picture on the wall.

Heritage Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room Twin Bed

A hotel room with two beds, a sitting area with a table, a vase with flowers, and a large arched window.

Deluxe Room Twin Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Lazimpat, Kathmandu, 44600

What's nearby

  • Ballys Casino - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Garden of Dreams - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Durbar Marg - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Narayanhity Palace Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kathmandu Durbar Square - 3 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Filli Cafe Nepal - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tukuche Thakali Kitchen - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Kava Grill & Lounge - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Salon De Kathmandu - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Irish Pub - ‬3 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. Other highlights at this Victorian hotel include 2 bars/lounges, an outdoor pool, and a poolside bar. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and overall property condition.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 94 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors

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

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Children

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

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

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

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

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
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Banquet hall
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • 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
  • 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)
  • Uses some LED lighting

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 2500 for adults and NPR 1250 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of NPR 4500 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)

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from April 27 2026 to October 1 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Select guestrooms
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for NPR 5500 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

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

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

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Hotel Shanker

Hotel Shanker Palatial Heritage Kathmandu

Hotel Shanker-Palatial Heritage Kathmandu Hotel

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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 4500 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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