It was a decade ago that my girlfriend and I spent our first few nights in Katmandu. Glad to see that the recent photos show the new section completed. We stayed in the older section which had a lot of charm and character especially of the use of the Nepali traditional wood carved window accents. Shower was hot and welcoming after the plane ride in from Bangkok. Met and settled trip matters with our Everest Treking Company meeting its owner Ang Rita Sherpa (Tiger of the Snows) from Namche Solokhumbu, my exceptional guide for Island Peak climb, Ang Phurba Sherpa from Thame Solokhhumbu, and trekking guide and all around great Chuldim Dorge Sherpa from Thame Solokhumbu all with the view of Katmandu and Thamel district from the rooftop. Glad to see the hosting is still top notch at this place. What I did like about it the most was that it was close to Thamel district but just off the path enough that you did not hear the all night noise. I'm looking forward to getting back there again. I would have spent another night there before leaving but I settled into Dwarikas and so was closer to the airport for the last day and the Hindu temple area. However, I would likely even spend my last night at Kantipur..why? Dwarikas is just close enough to walk to the Hindu temple area and also, if your nose is sensitive like...It was a decade ago that my girlfriend and I spent our first few nights in Katmandu. Glad to see that the recent photos show the new section completed. We stayed in the older section which had a lot of charm and character especially of the use of the Nepali traditional wood carved window accents. Shower was hot and welcoming after the plane ride in from Bangkok. Met and settled trip matters with our Everest Treking Company meeting its owner Ang Rita Sherpa (Tiger of the Snows) from Namche Solokhumbu, my exceptional guide for Island Peak climb, Ang Phurba Sherpa from Thame Solokhhumbu, and trekking guide and all around great Chuldim Dorge Sherpa from Thame Solokhumbu all with the view of Katmandu and Thamel district from the rooftop. Glad to see the hosting is still top notch at this place. What I did like about it the most was that it was close to Thamel district but just off the path enough that you did not hear the all night noise. I'm looking forward to getting back there again. I would have spent another night there before leaving but I settled into Dwarikas and so was closer to the airport for the last day and the Hindu temple area. However, I would likely even spend my last night at Kantipur..why? Dwarikas is just close enough to walk to the Hindu temple area and also, if your nose is sensitive like mine is, you can get a whif of the funerary pyres when the wind shifts. Kantipur, does not have that as an issue. So why 4 stars? I'm a climber. Thamel is a place for some next to the last minute pickup of souveniers and essential climbing gear and maps and such. It would have been good to have a full listing of places and what they carry. Breakfast I recall was good as well. If you go its a little unnerving for a westerner to be shuttled into the exterior of the core area of Thamel and our driver did not get the directions right the first time refusing to go down the alley I pointed out would lead us to the hotel. Get a good map from Kantipur before your arrival into country and save some time and aggravation. When you first see the Hotel you will however be glad you took the side scenic route. Get some of their stationary for writing home made on local paper and imprinted with the tower side of the hotel.More
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