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Hotel ShankervsThe Dwarika's Hotel
Hotel Shanker and Dwarika's Hotel are both highly recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, Dwarika's Hotel is the choice of most writers compared to Hotel Shanker. Dwarika's Hotel scores 92 with approval from 6 reviews including Fodor's, Condé Nast Traveler and Hideaway Report.
Hotel Shanker
Fodor's
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Lazimpat, Kathmandu, Nepal
From $59/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "With such a pedigree, you would expect a certain degree of elegance and historic charm, and you won't be disappointed." Full review
Lonely Planet "There’s nowhere in town quite like this creaky former Rana palace – the kind of place where you expect some whiskered old Rana prince to come shuffling around one of the wooden corridors." Full review
Lonely Planet "The entry columns of neoclassical whipped cream overlook a palatial manicured garden and one of the city's nicest swimming pools.
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The Dwarika's Hotel Fodor's
Star Service
Condé Nast Traveler
Travel + Leisure
Hideaway Report
The Telegraph Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Battisputali, Kathmandu, Nepal
From $400/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's "An oasis of calm amid this often frantic city, Dwarika's is a little out of the center, but close to important sights, such as Pashupathinath temple and the Buddhist stupa at Bodnath." Full review
Star Service "Located near the airport, this hotel is within walking distance of the famous Hindu temple, Pashupatinath." Full review
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Repeat guests often request the junior suites: 208, 308 or 408.
Condé Nast Traveler "Dwarika's Hotel is named for Dwarika Das Shrestha, an India-born businessman who opened one of the first commercial hotels in Nepal." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Everything about this hotel seeks to preserve, or honor, the country’s unique heritage." Full review
Hideaway Report92.0
"Distinctive family-owned palace-like hotel located near the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupatinath, 10 minutes from the heart of the city." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Dwarika’s is a sensational boutique heritage hotel – the fruit of one man’s passion for preserving Kathmandu’s arts and crafts – and is the equal in facilities and service of many an international five-star" Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"For stylish design and sheer romance, this outstanding hotel is unbeatable; if you’re on honeymoon, look no further." Full review
Michelin Guide "Something like a museum that you can sleep in...it’s also a rather luxurious one, with expansive suites, three distinctive restaurants, and a pool and Ayurvedic spa, complete with yoga classes. " Full review
