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Hotel Shanker-Palatial Heritage Kathmandu

4.0 star property

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A large, ornate hotel with a grand entrance, multiple balconies, and a well-maintained garden.
Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Banquet hall
Interior entrance

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $61
$54 nightly
$61 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4

Explore the area

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Lazimpat, Kathmandu, 44600
  • Place, Garden of Dreams
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Durbar Marg
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Narayanhity Palace Museum
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kathmandu (KTM-Tribhuvan Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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

Family Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Royal Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View

  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Room King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Room Twin Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Kathmandu

With a stay at Hotel Shanker-Palatial Heritage Kathmandu, you'll be centrally located in Kathmandu, a 3-minute drive from Kathmandu Durbar Square and 5 minutes from Pashupatinath Temple. .This family-friendly hotel is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Boudhanath and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Ballys Casino.

What's nearby

  • Ballys Casino - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Garden of Dreams - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Durbar Marg - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Narayanhity Palace Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kathmandu Durbar Square - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Diplomat - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Filli Cafe Nepal - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Salon De Kathmandu - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪BANMANCHE The Himalayan Courtyard - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dal Bhat - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Hotel Shanker-Palatial Heritage Kathmandu

Hotel Shanker-Palatial Heritage Kathmandu offers 94 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 24-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a steam room and a fitness center.

Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 94 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and minibars. 24-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool, a steam room, and a fitness center. This Victorian hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Grab a bite at Kailash Restaurant, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Kathmandu? This hotel has 4558 square feet (423 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 3 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Kailash Restaurant - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Cozy Kailash - Onsite restaurant.
Kunti Bar - Onsite bar.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: NPR 2,500 for adults and NPR 1,250 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Cozy Kailash
  • Kailash Restaurant
  • Kunti Bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (4,558 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1964
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 24-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NPR 4000
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NPR 4000

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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from April 27 2026 to July 31 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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NPR 5500 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NPR 2500 for adults and NPR 1250 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: NPR 4500 per room (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NPR 1000 (one-way), (from 6 to 18 years old)
  • Early check-in fee: NPR 4000 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: NPR 4000 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NPR 5500 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is 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

Hotel Shanker-Palatial Heritage Kathmandu Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 428 out of 965 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 367 out of 965 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 965 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 965 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 965 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charmaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was fabulous. The staff are all incredible! The spa treatments were top notch. Thank you for a truly fantastic stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to be.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Medini

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room, very nice service!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Binu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and breakfast are exceptional. Location is FANTASTIC. I could walk to Thamel for shopping and food, Palace museum is walking distance (highly recommend visiting) as well as Garden of Dreams. The room was ok, no view.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and a terrific buffet breakfast. I will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a truly unique hotel. Old world charm and great staff who are very helpful and friendly. I always enjoy my stay at Hotel Shanker.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, the staff is extremely nice and helpful, the room was very nice and the hotel is very well maintained, definitely recommend to anyone staying in Kathmandu.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely historic hotel in good location with excellent breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Peder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sharif

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building was great. Staff was helpful. Beautiful hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pukar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place , the bar is great . Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Khada

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel and reasonable
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property superbly located real find of a hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Abhishek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Hansa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique hotell with very friendly staff. Pool area and garden outstanding!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Suman

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel room is to small
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Khada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel in affordable price
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Merlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are responsive, helpful and friendly. Outdoor pool is nice area to hang out. The hotel is ,surrounded by busy streets but tucked-in a privately in a large compound that makes it quiet and safe place.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bigyan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Suman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grate hotel I love 1 week but they did not change room I stay on room long time but breakfast is really top of the world I never had in my life very healthy breakfast and staff friendly
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Adwait

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Phenomenal Job !!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything at Hotel Shanker is truly great. I really feel at home in this beautiful hotel. The staff are magnificent and everyone is so friendly and helpful. The architecture of this old historical palace is stunning. The entrance and lobby is so beautiful and great for photos. The garden in front is wonderful and the pool is terrific. I highly recommend staying at Hotel Shanker. It’s the only place I stay when visiting Kathmandu. I’m already looking forward to a return visit!! Thank you Hotel Shanker for treating me so well and giving me such great memories and photos!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Rachit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022