Tara Phendeyling Hotel is strategically located just 2km away from Thimphu City. Tara is the name of goddess Jetsun Dema, the mother of liberation and Phendeyling defines happiness as a place with friendly service. Our hotel is designed in a contemporary Bhutanese style with all modern amenities to bring comfort and value for money. We do not only endeavor to meet our guest expectation but try exceeding those expectations. We are a property that aims to provide one of the finest facilities and service in the country to our guests, providing with high quality standard rooms, food and beverage divisions and spa facilities. We have well trained, motivated and enthusiastic employees to make your stay memorable with us.
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We stayed for two nights on our excellent Swallow Tail tour for three. This was our first hotel in Bhutan and it was excellent. The staff were gentle and polite. Both the public rooms and our rooms were very clean and attractive. There was a lift to our second floor rooms which were very spacious with large very comfortable beds, large flat screen television, safe, fridge, tea making, desk and chair, lounge and coffee table. The bathroom was convenient with a shower over a bath. There was a hair dryer, toiletries and a make-up mirror. The water was hot, although it did see-saw from warm to hot in the shower. Still I was in the Himalayas and it was -2C outside so I was not complaining. On the ground floor there was a bar and a large attractive restaurant where we had both breakfasts and dinners. The food was fresh, varied and tasty. The portions were very generous and the service was courteous and attentive. Thimphu is a ‘city’ which is growing rapidly along the main road. The only down side of this hotel for us was that it was located too far from the centre of town for us to walk in. This was not a problem for us really as in January, although the days were lovely and sunny, by the evening it was too cold for us to be outdoors anyway.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Pros: 1) The rooms and bathrooms are very spacious and spotlessly clean. 2) The decor is excellent with quality wooden flooring. 3) Good Wi-Fi connection even in rooms far away from the lobby. 4) Good gym and spa facility and the spa rates are quite cheap. 5) The staff is very courteous and very helpful. 6) Service in the restaurant is very quick. The breakfast/dinner is always on time.
Cons: 1) The place is far from the city centre and right off the main road and it is quite difficult to walk around. 2) There is not much eating options around the hotel. So you are stuck to the hotel restaurant or need to take a taxi to the city centre. 3) The quality and taste of the food was just about adequate. There is a lot of scope of improvement here.
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Date of stay: October 2017
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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My husband and I recently spent two nights at this wonderful hotel, towards the end of our two-week trip to Bhutan organized by Bhutan Swallowtail Tours. To experience authentic, traditional Bhutan, we asked to stay on farms in rural areas. So, it was a treat to enjoy luxury, comfort and wi-fi for a few days. Staff were friendly and attentive and took care of our laundry, etc - overall an excellent experience!
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Date of stay: October 2016
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from TARAPHENEYLINGHOTEL, General Manager at Tara Phendeyling Hotel
Responded Oct 21, 2016
Dear Joyce, "Greetings from Tara Phendeyling Hotel" It's so nice to hear that you had a wonderful tour in Bhutan arranged by very professional tour operator "Bhutan Swallowtail Tours" We are extremely happy that you had a wonderful stay with us. I will surely convey your wonderful feedback with my team here. Your feedback is very important for us to evaluate our service standard and where we stand in the market. Once again thank you so much for your wonderful feedback and it's really inspiring and motivating or me and my team. We will look forward for your future visit to Bhutan and specially at Tara Phendeyling Hotel. Have a nice day Sangay Rinchen General Manager
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During our 11-tour of Bhutan, this was our least favorite hotel. It had a lot to do with the fact that we were given a room directly on the street side, where you heard traffic all night long and dog barking. Despite using ear plugs, my wife and I did not get a good night's sleeping during our three-day stay. I asked twice for a different room, but was told that ll the rooms were occupied due to the festival which was going on in Thimpu. Next time, I will insist to speak to the manager or demand a different hotel. The food in the restaurant is vegetarian and of of average quality, selection in freshness. Except for the front desk, we found the staff to provide good service. I would personally not use this hotel and again and cannot recommend it.
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Date of stay: October 2017
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip:Â Demand a room in the back of the hotel if you want to sleep.
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For a conference we were in Thimphu Bhutan recently and stayed in this hotel for 3 nights and found the hotel to be fairly good with large rooms, good service and all amenities that you normally need during your stay. Breakfast however had a limited spread. Overall a pleasant experience.
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Date of stay: November 2019
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Trip type: Traveled on business
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New hotel with spacious room & comfortable bed & good wifi. Plenty of plugs to charge my devices. But avoid rooms on the front side of the hotel especially 1A & 2A due to they r next to a vacant lot where stray dogs will spend the night. You'll hear barking & dog fighting sounds throughout the night. I couldn't sleep at all. The hotel will not replenish toiletries unless they are completely used up.
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Date of stay: March 2018Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from taraphendeyling, General Manager at Tara Phendeyling Hotel
Responded Nov 22, 2018
Thank you for taking your time to review your stay with us. We sincerely appreciate you bringing this issue to our attention.It is only through feedback such as yours that we are able to maintain and indeed, where necessary, improve upon the service we provide to our valued guest. I was very disappointed to read of your experience during your stay with us. While an apology will regrettably not alter the outcome of your experience on this occasion. I do extend it with all sincerity. Sincerely, Yeshey Palzom (General Manager)
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The hotel is luxury (for me): rooms are spacy, luxurious, the hotel has sauna, spa, gym, has great meals and is quite. The staff is polite. The location is pretty good and after all, the price was almost budget!
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Date of stay: December 2019Trip type: Traveled solo
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We were in Thimphu for 2 nights and has stayed at Tara Phendeyling. We were initial given a double that was later upgraded a triple. The double was small and accomodate only 2, however the triple was quite spacious.
Food was excellent and was veg only (egg alone was there) which worked perfectly for us. The spread and quality of food was decent. Their momos are a must try he staff were friendly.
They have sauna /steam room that is not be missed.
Overall a decent hotel
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Date of stay: May 2019Trip type: Traveled with family
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Had a chance of staying with this nice hotel with well appointed rooms and excellent front office staff. It has all the facilities with good restaurant, food, spa and small shop in the basement. Would sincerely recommend this property.
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Date of stay: November 2019Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Like other reviews, this was our first hotel arranged by our tour operator. Room was comfortable, good in-room WIFI and air conditioning. Breakfast was very good and included in the rate. The restaurant was one of the best we had during our trip - but we were not advised that it was vegetarian. This was no problem for us, but if you need meat on the menu, you'll have to go elsewhere. But the veggie-based menu was extensive and very fresh.
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Date of stay: July 2019
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Room Tip:Â Rooms at front may be noisier - we could hear dogs barking, which didn't really bother us,...
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BhutanThimphu DistrictThimphu
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38
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