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Hotel Shanker-Palatial Heritage Kathmandu

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Restaurant
Interior entrance

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Room service
$83
$73 nightly
$83 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026

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

Room options

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

Royal Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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

Heritage Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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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
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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

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

Deluxe Room King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 269 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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

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

Heritage Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

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

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3

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

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 3

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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
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Deluxe Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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About the neighborhood

Kathmandu

With a stay at Hotel Shanker-Palatial Heritage Kathmandu, you'll be centrally located in Kathmandu, within a 10-minute drive of Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Ballys Casino and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Garden of Dreams.

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 - 1.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Diplomat - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Filli Cafe Nepal - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Irish Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Buki - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪HimThai - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Shanker-Palatial Heritage Kathmandu

Victorian hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa
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 1,400 for adults and NPR 700 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.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1964
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • 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); 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 38.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NPR 1400 for adults and NPR 700 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: NPR 3000 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 38.0 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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

Reviews

Hotel Shanker-Palatial Heritage Kathmandu 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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 402 out of 934 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 365 out of 934 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 934 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 934 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 934 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pukar

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a nice Place , I got an upgrade being a gold member, staff were amazing , food was great and the bar is amazing . Highly recommended .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sharan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful hotel with great staff that were really friendly and helpful. Just keep in mind that the building is quite old in a neoclassical style so the amenities weren't quite up to par compared to hotels in major cities.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Khada, doha

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

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Laurel

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abhishek

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kristen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful, the staff was amazing! There was a beautiful bar and a happy hour! The bathroom was a bit small and the room seemed a little dated, but it’s an older palace and the history is so cool. We would return again! The area around the hotel is okay, it’s just very hard to cross a street as the traffic is insane-but that’s all of Kathmandu.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bipin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best experience in Nepal. I would recommend this place for anyone who wants to experience authentic Nepali hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jay

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s just a poor facility
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason Frederick

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding property with friendly and helpful staff. great location. great breakfast. highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent, Delta

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous! I’ve never been disappointed yet in the many times I’ve stayed there. It’s always a memorable experience staying at Shanker Hotel. Beautiful architecture, great garden and outdoor pool, and absolutely wonderful staff. Everyone is so friendly and helpful. If you’ve never been to Kathmandu before then this is the place to stay. You won’t regret it!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mukesh

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent, Delta

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Hansa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Hansa

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service and excellent staff
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bhavna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bhavna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sagar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
EXCELLENT
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vikas, SFO

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was courteous and were immediately available whenever you needed anything. Breakfast was amazing with many options and especially omelette.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mercedes, Miami Beach

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an amazing place to stay...a former palace. It is elegant, beautiful, has spacious rooms with all the amenities, a wonderful restaurant with an impeccable menu at great prices, and pool. It is in a great and safe location, 5 mins from shops and main restaurants at a $2 cab ride away but peaceful where it is located.The breakfast buffet is delicious and varied. The massage was the best I've ever had anywhere in the world. The staff was extraordinary, helpful, &kind. I left significant money by mistake on the reception counter and was leaving in the cab, but staff from reception came running outside to bring me the money I had forgotten. That is beyond honest!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sujan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
“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!”
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024