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Hotel Shanker is located in Kathmandu, next to Narayanhiti Palace Museum. The hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool and spa. Four dining options are available and parking is free. Hotel Shanker is 5 minutes by car from popular attractions, Thamel and Durbar Marg. Kathmandu International Airport is a 25-minute drive away. Elegant rooms are brightly lit and feature hardwood flooring. Rooms are equipped with a flat-screen cable TV and safety deposit box. En-suite bathrooms come with both bath and shower facilities. Guests can lounge by the pool or arrange sightseeing trips at the hotel’s tour desk. A souvenir shop is available in the hotel. Cosy Kailash and Kailash Restaurant serve Nepalese, Asian and Continental cuisine. Kunti Bar and Poolside Bar are options for light snacks and beverages in the evening.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
8.1
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Tomas
    Luxembourg Luxembourg
    A very comfortable room with possibly the most comfortable duvet I have ever experienced. Excellent powerful and hot showers. Excellent customer service especially at the great breakfast buffet. The garden area is splendid.
  • Leena
    Finland Finland
    I always stay in Shanker when I’m in Nepal. Pool area is splendid and breakfast includes all we need, even coffee was very good.
  • Catherine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property was not too big and location was great. Staff were fabulous and helpful. Room was comfortable and hotel was child friendly.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Kailash Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      American • Chinese • Indian • Italian • Nepalese • Local • European
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly

Facilities of Hotel Shanker
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Free parking
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • City view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live music/performance
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
    Reception services
    • Lockers
    • Concierge service
    • ATM/cash machine on site
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • 24-hour front desk
    Entertainment and family services
    • Babysitting/child services
      Additional charge
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Trouser press
      Additional charge
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business facilities
    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Business centre
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key card access
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Wake-up service
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Heating
    • Soundproofing
    • Car hire
    • Packed lunches
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Lift
    • Family rooms
    • Barber/beauty shop
    • Ironing facilities
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    • Room service
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    • Upper floors accessible by elevator
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Pool with view
    • Pool/beach towels
    • Pool bar
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Fence around pool
    Wellness
    • Fitness
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Foot bath
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Steam room
    • Spa facilities
    • Light therapy
    • Body wrap
    • Body scrub
    • Body treatments
    • Hair styling
    • Hair colouring
    • Hair cut
    • Pedicure
    • Manicure
    • Hair treatments
    • Make up services
    • Waxing services
    • Facial treatments
    • Beauty Services
    • Sun umbrellas
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa and wellness centre
      Additional charge
    • Fitness centre
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Hindi
    • Chinese

    House rules

    Hotel Shanker takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 22:00

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

    Check-out

    From 12:00 to 13:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    Free
    4 - 12 years
    Extra bed upon request
    Free
    13 - 17 years
    Extra bed upon request
    US$30 per child, per night

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

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    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Hotel Shanker in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    FAQs about Hotel Shanker

    • Room options at Hotel Shanker include:

      • Double
      • Suite
      • Single
      • Family
      • Twin

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Hotel Shanker has 1 restaurant:

      • Kailash Restaurant

    • Hotel Shanker is 1.5 miles from the centre of Kathmandu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, Hotel Shanker is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Hotel Shanker offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Spa and wellness centre
      • Fitness centre
      • Massage
      • Evening entertainment
      • Live music/performance
      • Bicycle rental
      • Swimming Pool
      • Beauty Services
      • Facial treatments
      • Waxing services
      • Make up services
      • Hair treatments
      • Manicure
      • Pedicure
      • Hair cut
      • Hair colouring
      • Hair styling
      • Body treatments
      • Body scrub
      • Body wrap
      • Light therapy
      • Spa facilities
      • Steam room
      • Spa lounge/relaxation area
      • Foot bath
      • Spa/wellness packages
      • Fitness

    • The prices at Hotel Shanker may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Guests staying at Hotel Shanker can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Buffet

    • Check-in at Hotel Shanker is from 14:00, and check-out is until 13:00.