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Hotel Shanker-Palatial Heritage Kathmandu

4.0 star property
Heritage meets modern comfort at this upscale Kathmandu retreat where guests relax by the garden or pool while attentive staff anticipates their every need

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Hotel Shanker-Palatial Heritage sits in Lazimpat's heart, offering a peaceful escape with convenient on-site shopping. Two restaurants serve delicious meals, while the poolside bar provides refreshment. Travelers rejuvenate with spa treatments including facials and body wraps.
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8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Royal Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

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Family Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Royal Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Royal Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Single Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

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Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Heritage Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Deluxe Room Twin Bed

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Exceptional
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Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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About the neighborhood

Located in Lazimpat, a neighborhood in Kathmandu, Hotel Shanker-Palatial Heritage Kathmandu is in the entertainment district and near the airport. Notable landmarks in the area include Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath. Traveling with kids? Consider Kathmandu Fun Park and Natural History Museum. Enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails, mountain biking, and ecotours, or hop on a bike rental nearby and explore all the area has to offer. Visit our Kathmandu travel guide
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Lazimpat, Kathmandu, 44600

What's nearby

  • Garden of Dreams showing heritage elements
    Garden of Dreams
    10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Malla's Royal Palace, Durbar Marg, Patan, Lalitpur Metropolitan City, Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, Asia, Unesco World Heritage Site
    Durbar Marg
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kathmandu Durbar Square which includes a square or plaza and a temple or place of worship
    Kathmandu Durbar Square
    3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Ballys Casino
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Narayanhity Palace Museum
    13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Tribhuvan Intl. Airport (KTM)
    7 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Diplomat
    3 min walk
  • Sal's Pizza
    7 min walk
  • Irish Pub
    3 min walk
  • Filli Cafe Nepal
    7 min walk
  • Buki
    9 min walk

About this property

Hotel Shanker-Palatial Heritage Kathmandu

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Pashupatinath Temple
Consider a stay at Hotel Shanker-Palatial Heritage Kathmandu and take advantage of a poolside bar, a terrace, and shopping on site. Indulge in a body wrap, a massage, and a body scrub at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge), and RV/bus/truck parking
  • Babysitting (surcharge), ATM/banking services, and helicopter/airplane tours
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 94 individually furnished rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and tubs or showers
  • 24-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • LED light bulbs, refrigerators, and childcare services

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: NPR 1,400 for adults and NPR 700 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Cozy Kailash
  • Kailash Restaurant
  • Kunti Bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (4,558 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1964
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NPR 4000
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NPR 4000

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NPR 38.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NPR 1400 for adults and NPR 700 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: NPR 3000 per room (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NPR 1000 (one-way), (from 6 to 18 years old)
  • Early check-in fee: NPR 4000 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: NPR 4000 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NPR 38.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Shanker
Hotel Shanker Kathmandu
Shanker Hotel
Shanker Kathmandu
Shanker Hotel Kathmandu
Hotel Shanker
Hotel Shanker Palatial Heritage Kathmandu
Hotel Shanker-Palatial Heritage Kathmandu Hotel
Hotel Shanker-Palatial Heritage Kathmandu Kathmandu
Hotel Shanker-Palatial Heritage Kathmandu Hotel Kathmandu

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Shanker-Palatial Heritage Kathmandu have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Hotel Shanker-Palatial Heritage Kathmandu pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Shanker-Palatial Heritage Kathmandu?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of NPR 4000 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Shanker-Palatial Heritage Kathmandu?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for NPR 4000 (subject to availability).

Does Hotel Shanker-Palatial Heritage Kathmandu provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of NPR 3000 per room applies.

Where is Hotel Shanker-Palatial Heritage Kathmandu located?

This family-friendly Kathmandu hotel is located near the airport, within a 10-minute walk of Ballys Casino and Garden of Dreams. Durbar Marg and Narayanhity Palace Museum are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel Shanker-Palatial Heritage Kathmandu Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 408 out of 942 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 366 out of 942 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 942 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 942 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 942 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pukar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place , the bar is great . Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There are lots of hotels to stay at in Kathmandu, but there is only one Shankar. Shankar has unmatched hospitality, with my personal favorite hosts Mr. Puri & Mr. Sharan who are both super stars. I always looked foward to chatting with them at meal times. Shankar has a mid-century modern motif, and it keeps the heritage of Nepal and Newari culture alive. Shankar also has an amazing garden to relax in and connect with nature after a long day in the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely historic hotel in good location with excellent breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheshaprasad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is clean. It looks royal and it has a good restaurant. The breakfast spread is really wonderful. It has a collection of Indian continental sushi, Italian, and other cuisines. I highly recommend this hotel for anyone visiting Kathmandu Nepal. The staff is very friendly and they go out of their way to help anyone that is there as a guest.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property superbly located real find of a hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding property with friendly and helpful staff. great location. great breakfast. highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Hansa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service and excellent staff
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
beautiful hotel! It was an old rana/queens palace. Great food.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vikas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was courteous and were immediately available whenever you needed anything. Breakfast was amazing with many options and especially omelette.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel in a convenient area of town

Great staff and clean rooms and bathrooms. Amazing options for the breakfast buffet. The area is walkable to great shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

KENJI

Liked: Amenities
Nice hotel. Bar stuff is so good thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sujan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
“We had a wonderful stay at Hotel Shankar. The service was exceptional, and the ambience was warm and inviting. Its convenient location made it easy to get around, and the late checkout option added to the overall comfort. We are very happy with our experience and highly recommend this hotel!”
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Nepalese hospitality

The hotel is an old heritage building so the bathrooms are small but perfectly functional and clean. Our view from both rooms was terrible but that happens and we didn't spend much time in the room so it wasn't the end of the world. Staff made the stay from the cleaning and dining staff to the security they were all amazing. Only issue I had was with the front desk staff, they were aloof and rude. You were made to feel that you weren't good enough to stay there, which was certainly not the behaviour of the rest of the staff. It's a shame that the front-line staff leave a bad taste.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruobing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Garden and Pool, splendid vibe
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

KHEMRAJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel...fanstastic service. Lovely Heritage property. Superb breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful hotel with a lot of history. Beautiful architecture and garden. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful. I’ve stayed here many times. It is my favorite hotel in Kathmandu! I highly recommend staying at Hotel Shankar, especially if it’s your first visit to Nepal. My stays at the hotel are always memorable!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ranjit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome food , nice staff . Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The beautiful garden and quiet swimming pool area A sanctuary in a very busy noisy city
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of space to relax and unwind in a quiet spot indooras or within the gardens. Good choice of food and drinks. Friendly, courteous staff made me, a lone female traveller, feel at ease. Very good value for money. Easy walking distance to Garden of Dreams.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel. Central. Clean and pool is nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel actually has a’family’ ambience. From the doorman to the cleaners and the concierge to the management, everyone is treated fairly and warmly. They are truly ladies and gentlemen serving ladies and gentlemen.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful, the staff was amazing! There was a beautiful bar and a happy hour! The bathroom was a bit small and the room seemed a little dated, but it’s an older palace and the history is so cool. We would return again! The area around the hotel is okay, it’s just very hard to cross a street as the traffic is insane-but that’s all of Kathmandu.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful hotel in a great location. I had 3 stays here during my time in Nepal and enjoyed them all. My room on the final night was one of the renovated ones and was lovely. Amazing bed. Staff are great and the breakfast really good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always enjoy staying at Shanker hotel. It’s a quiet oasis in Kathmandu. The staff are all excellent and extremely friendly and helpful. This hotel has character. Looking forward already to my next visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024