Hotel ShankervsHotel Yak & Yeti
Both Hotel Shanker and Hotel Yak & Yeti are praised by professionals. Overall, Hotel Shanker is the choice of most writers compared to Hotel Yak & Yeti. Hotel Shanker comes in at 72 with praise from 2 sources including Lonely Planet, Fodor's.
Hotel Shanker
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
Hotel Yak & Yeti
Durbar Marg, Kathmandu, Nepal
From $123/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Lonely Planet
"This hotel is probably the best known in Nepal, due to its connections with the near-legendary Boris Lissanevitch, who ran the original restaurant." Full review
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There’s also a spacious garde (ask for a garden-facing room), two pools, tennis courts and a fitness centre.
The Telegraph
8.0
"With its adroit mix of ancient and modern design, The Yak & Yeti tops the (very) shortlist of Nepal’s luxury historic accommodation, as well as carrying off first prize for Best Hotel Name of all Time" Full review
Lonely Planet
"Newari wing incorporates woodcarvings, oil brick walls and local textiles, while the deluxe rooms in the Durbar wing are fresh, modern and stylish." Full review