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Reviews of Shambaling Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
Shambaling Boutique Hotel
Ramhiti, Teenchuli Marg, Boudha, Kathmandu

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 89 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

HEATHER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I never leave reviews but I feel it is important for travelers to know what a wonderful hotel this is. Let me start by saying that the entire staff are among some of the kindest and genuine people I have come across in a long time. They themselves get 5 stars. The rooms are fantastic and the beds are super comfy. The hotel is also amazingly quiet. I couldn’t believe I was in Kathmandu! Its is beautifully decorated with thoughtful flowers and landscaping. It’s a true gem in beautiful Bodha and is now my new home away from home. I really love this place and can’t wait to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Jigme Phuntsok Chodon / Mrs. on 6 Apr 2024
Dear Guest,Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and that our staff made such a positive impression. Providing exceptional service and ensuring our guests feel at home is always our top priority. We're delighted that you found our rooms comfortable and appreciated the tranquil atmosphere we strive to maintain. It's fantastic to hear that you felt at ease and relaxed during your time here. We can't wait to welcome you back to your new home away from home in beautiful Boudha.Warm regards,

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shambaling is a little oasis in Katmandu. It's intimate setting fosters a gentle stillness and staff could not be more accommodating. The rooms are spacious and comfortable and the newly opened spa offers wonderful treatments for weary, sore trekking muscles. I will tell all my travelling friends about this "must stay at "- gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Jigme on 25 Apr 2023
Dear Mr. Kulas,Thank you very much for choosing Shambaling for your stay in Kathmandu. It was indeed our pleasure to have you with us. I am delighted to learnt hat you enjoyed your stay with us.Please rest assured that your feedback is highly appreciated and that it keeps us motivated to provide the highest standards of service. It will be my pleasure to share your kind words with the entire team!We look forward to welcoming you at Shambaling soon!Warmest regards,Jigme Phuntsok Chodon / Mrs.General Manager

10/10 Excellent

Ruvin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Both the hotel and the room were beautiful - tucked away so it was quiet but easy access to the Stupa area. The staff were very nice, the breakfast menu was okay but since there were limited vegetable options they prepared something specially for us which was excellent. We stayed in a different hotel in the Tamil area on our first night and the price wasn't all that different - there was no comparison in terms of the quality and vibe of the hotel - this was on such a higher level
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Jigme on 27 Mar 2023
Dear Guest,Thank you very much for your positive feedback. We are all delighted to learn that you enjoyed your stay with us. We will also see to how we can add more vegetable options in our menu.We look forward to welcoming you at Shambling in the future.Warm regards.Jigme Phuntsok Chodon / Mrs.General Manager

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant stay
It’s the second time I have stayed here. Lovely hotel. Brilliant location, fantastic staff, brilliant manager and just a wonderful hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

John, Boulder Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great service. Very nice room and clean. Restaurant was also quite good. Super location near boudnath stupa.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Response from Jigme Chodon / Mrs. on 8 Mar 2020
Thank you very much for your positive feedback. We look forward to welcoming you at Shambaling in near future! Warm regards,

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff who are very helpful. Prompt and efficient service provided and always done with a smile.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Response from Dipesh on 13 Jan 2020
Dear Guest, Namaste & Greetings from Shambaling Hotel!! Thank you very much for your feedback. It was our pleasure to have you at Shambaling. We highly appreciate your feedback for staff & services. We are very pleased to know that you had a wonderful stay with us. We truly look forward to welcoming you at Shambaling Boutique Hotel in near future! Kindest regards, Shambaling Hotel Team!!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very welcoming staff. Great service throughout our stay. An oasis of tranquility in the Boudha area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Jigme on 24 Sept 2019
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your positive feedback. I am delighted to know that you had a wonderful stay with us. I look forward to welcoming you at Shambaling in near future! Warmest regards, Jigme Phuntsok Chodon/ Mrs. General Manager

6/10 Okay

Munna

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from Pema on 3 Aug 2019
Dear Guest, Greetings from Shambaling Hotel! Thank you for staying at Shambaling and leaving a review. We hope that you had a wonderful time with us. We look forward to your future visits and welcoming you back at Shambaling! Best Regards, Pema Tsewang Lama/ Mr. Shambaling Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Calm sanctuary after tough flight. Superb place to get acclimatised. Fine people very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from Pema on 1 May 2019
Dear Guest, Greetings from Shambaling Hotel! Thank you for staying with us. We are very glad to hear that you had a calm and relaxing time at the hotel after a tough flight and found the staff to be friendly and accommodating. Thank you also for the amazing scores and taking time in writing a review. Much appreciated! We look forward to welcoming you back at Shambaling again! Best Regards, Pema Tsewang Lama/ Mr. Reservation Department Shambaling Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Response from Pema Tsewang Lama/ Mr. on 2 Oct 2018
Dear Guest, Thank you for staying at Shambaling and writing a review of your time with us. We look forward to welcoming you back at Shambaling in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was an excellent hotel with extremely friendly and helpful staff. Ambience within the hotel is fantastic. I also loved the fact that it was so close to the Boudhanath stupa.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Response from Jigme on 27 Aug 2018
Thank you very much for your positive feedback. We are delighted to learn that you had a wonderful stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you at Shambaling in near future!

10/10 Excellent

Melody, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel
Far from Thamel, but if you want to escape the tourist and noise then it is ideal. Spacious clean rooms make for a comfortable stay. You will sleep very well in the bed. Staff are great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Response from Jigme Phuntsok Chodon / Mrs. General Manager on 12 Aug 2018
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your positive feedback. Your feedback is very important for us and I am delighted to learn that you had a wonderful stay with us. We do look forward to having you at Shambaling in near future! Warmest regards, Jigme Phuntsok Chodon / Mrs. General Manager

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay to visit Boudhanath
Great location, walking distance to Boudhanath. Service was excellent, restaurant food was superb. Really loved it. Would stay again in a minute.
Response from Pema on 2 May 2018
Dear Guest, Thank you for staying with us and regarding so highly of our hospitality and meals we serve at our restaurant. It really means a lot. I am pleased to hear that you liked visiting the Boudhanath Stupa which takes around 7-10 minutes from the hotel on foot. Thank you once more for the wonderful review and perfect score. I hope to welcome you back at Shambaling in the near future. Warmest regards, Pema Tsewang Lama/ Mr

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
Response from Jigme on 25 Apr 2018
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your positive feedback. Your feedback is very important for us and I am delighted to learn that you had a wonderful stay with us. We do look forward to having you at Shambaling in near future! Warmest regards, Jigme Phuntsok Chodon / Mrs. General Manager

10/10 Excellent

djanaob, Australia, Brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming Garden Hideaway
What can we say, everything was great. Our stay was fabulous with the important things to us being; the service was attentive to us as guests, the restaurant food was of great quality for Nepal and the staff made us feel very warm and welcoming - nothing was a problem, the deluxe rooms were spacious with garden views which was a nice retreat for us after being on a 3 week trek of the Himalayas. For us we enjoyed having our own space at the Cabvebar to have a drink and read a book each evening. The hotel price point was spot on. Overall the hotel was clean and we could not fault the service, even after we checked out and had to wait until 8pm for our flight, we were treated as guests all the way until we departed for the airport. Our appreciation was shown by the tip we gave on departure and we sincerely hope this is shared amongst all the team at the hotel. You can be sure we will recomend this hotel to fellow travellors! Thank you for being a part of our traveling memories!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
Response from Jigme on 24 Apr 2018
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your fabulous review. It was indeed our pleasure to have you at Shambaling and I am delighted to learn that you had a enjoyable stay with us. It is such a pleasure to hear that our staffs were incredibly friendly and helpful. Our priority is to always make our guest’s stay smooth and relaxing in a convivial ambiance, this is indeed the essence of our hotel. Thank you very much for your generous tip, tip received in our tip box are shared among all the staffs end of the month. Be assured that your kind words have been relayed to our staff and we are very much looking forward to greeting you again at Shambaling Boutique Hotel in near future. Warmest regards, Jigme Phuntsok Chodon / Mrs. General Manager

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Where to stay to visit Boudha
Wonderful breakfast, great service, great location to visit Boudha
Response from Jigme on 9 Apr 2018
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your positive feedback. I am delighted to learn that you had a wonderful stay with us and enjoyed the location being very close to the Great Boudhanath Stupa (one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site). We very much look forward to welcoming you at Shambaling in near future! Warmest regards, Jigme Phuntsok Chodon / Mrs.

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Zen Hotel In Kathmandu
Amazing hotel! Location isn’t the best if you are looking for more of a tourist area, as it’s fairly far from the tourist area but closer to the airport. Could hear the drums from Boudhanath in the morning and evening. Amazing service and owner is on site. WiFi signal was not very strong on the 4th floor unfortunately. Great restaurant on site and massages available in room which was a great service! They even let me stay in the room for a very late check out before my flight back home.
Response from Jigme on 6 Apr 2018
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your positive feedback. It was indeed our pleasure to have you at Shambaling. I am delighted to learn that you had a enjoyable stay with us. Our priority is to always make our guest’s stay smooth and relaxing in a convivial ambiance, this is indeed the essence of our hotel. Thank you once again and we look forward to welcoming you at Shambaling in near future! Warmest regards, Jigme Phuntsok Chodon / Mrs. General Manager

10/10 Excellent

Maurice Chi Chiu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best boutique hotel in Kathmandu
Excellent food and service at Lungta Restaurant. Very knowledgeable and friendly service overall throughout the hotel. Standard rooms’ decor is simple but clean, and they have fancier rooms for a bit more. Convenient location just walking distance from the Big White Stupa. Will definitely stay with them when I visit Kathmandu again
Response from Jigme on 6 Apr 2018
Dear Guest, It is such good news to read that you had a great service experience with us. The entire team of Shambaling are striving to provide an exceptional hospitality experience by creating a comfortable and home away from home to our guests. To hear that your experience mirrors this ambition is truly wonderful so thank you again for sharing. We do look forward to welcoming you at Shambaling in near future! Warmest regards, Jigme Phuntsok Chodon / Mrs.

10/10 Excellent

Angela, Florida, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended
This hotel is like an oasis in a very hectic and dusty Kathmandu. I thoroughly recommend it to fellow travellers. The staff without exception are efficient, well-trained and delightful. You can walk to the Boudha and experience all the lively local shops just a few minutes away. Just be sure to have the address and telephone number of the hotel to hand for the taxi driver! Don’t miss the Shambaling
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Response from Jigme on 21 Mar 2018
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your marvelous feedback and highly recommending us. I am delighted to read that you had a wonderful stay with us and enjoyed our peaceful ambiance and our location being just few minutes walking distance from the Great Boudhanath Stupa (One of the UNESCO world heritage site). We look forward to welcoming you at Shambaling in near future.

10/10 Excellent

john, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing hotel away from city center.
Great place to stay in Kathmandu. Very accommodating staff, excellent restaurant, walking distance to Boudhanath, easy cab ride to and from airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Response from Pema Tsewang Lama| Mr. Reservation Department on 2 Feb 2018
Dear Guest, Thank you for the amazing review of your stay in Shambaling. It is always a great feeling and proud moment when we receive such a wonderful feedback as yours. I am extremely glad to read that our staff was able to provide top-notch hospitality and that you enjoyed your meals at our restaurant which is set right next to the soothing and well-curated garden. To reiterate what you have mentioned above, it takes about 7-10 mins walk to reach the great Boudanath stupa and we arrange airport shuttle service (both ways) at an extra charge. I would like to thank you again for the wonderful review and the perfect score. It would be our pleasure and an honor to serve you again in the future.

8/10 Good

Sunil Krishna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Response from Pema Tsewang Lama| Mr. Reservation Department on 2 Feb 2018
Dear Guest, Thank you for choosing Shambaling for your stay in Kathmandu and for the high score. I hope that you enjoyed your time with us. We look forward to having the opportunity to serve you in the future.

10/10 Excellent

anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel near to boudhanath
Taxi drivers have problems finding the hotel so perhaps the staff could tell hotel guest what to say to cab drivers to make it easier for them.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017
Response from Pema Tsewang Lama| Mr. Reservation Department on 2 Feb 2018
Dear Guest, Thank you for the review and the suggestion regarding directions to the hotel. I am very happy to know that you enjoyed you stay at Shambaling. With reference to directions to the hotel, kindly have the driver to call us on the telephone number provided in your booking voucher. Our front staff will guide the driver every step of the way till you reach the hotel. Once again, thank you very much for leaving a review and giving us a perfect score. We look forward to welcoming you back at Shambaling in the future!

8/10 Good

ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Oasis of Charm
An oasis within the chaos that is Kathmandu. Access is very difficult. Hotel really delightful. Charming staff. Great value.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Response from Pema Tsewang Lama| Mr. Reservation Department on 2 Feb 2018
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for the review and choosing Shambaling for your stay in Kathmandu. We are situated near the Boudhanath Stupa away from the city center and its usual hustle and bustle. It might be a bit demanding to find the hotel for visitors coming to Kathmandu for the first time. However, please have the cab driver call the hotel for directions to the hotel. It is extremely satisfying to learn that your really enjoyed your time here and that our staff was able to serve you well. Thank you once again for the fabulous review and we would love to have the opportunity to serve you in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, Merseyside, UK.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Placed a little way out from Thamel.
First timers to Kathmandu would probably do better in Thamel. This hotel is a bit further away from most tourist interests, but the food, service and room were excellent. Traffic delays would be a killer for most people.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017
Response from Pema Tsewang Lama| Mr. Reservation Department on 2 Feb 2018
Dear Guest, Thank you for spending time with us at Shambaling and for taking time in reviewing your stay. We are located around 10 minutes walk from the UNESCO world heritage- the Boudhanath Stupa and it takes about 20-30 mins in a taxi (which can be booked at the reception) to reach Thamel or the city center depending on traffic. I am very glad that you found the food we serve, hospitality and the rooms we provide outstanding. Thank you again for the perfect score and the wonderful review. It would be our honor and pleasure to serve you in the future.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay
Great hotel and service. Spacious room with tibetan feel. Tasty good but on the pricey side for Nepal
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Response from Jigme on 6 Apr 2018
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your positive feedback. It is a pleasure to learn that you very much enjoyed your stay with us and the quality of our restaurant. Food at Lungta restaurant are prepared fresh with herbs from our organic garden to meet the taste of individual guest. I am delighted to learn that you had a good dining experience with us. We look forward to welcoming you at Shambaling in the near future! Warmest regards, Jigme Phuntsok Chodon / Mrs.

10/10 Excellent

Katey, Kathmandu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location
Beautiful hotel, Immaculate presentation, all staff went out of their way to provide excellent service. Faultless. Would not stay anywhere else.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great staff
The staff were really nice and cordial..the only problem was that you had to keep the water running for at least 10minutes if you wanted warm water for a shower. Also I had to pay $10 extra for a room with an AC and the AC did not work on one day :( The wifi worked in spurts;
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your feedback. We are delighted to read that you enjoyed your stay with. I have noted your remarks on hot water, the flow of hot water usually does not take more then few seconds to a minute. The handle needs to turned either right or left for hot or cold water. Out staff had helped you and informed you twice as well on hot side, however I am sorry to learn that it was not clear. We will make sure that in future this information is forwarded to our guest clearly to avoid any in convenience. Feedback from our guest is very important for us to continue and maintain a high quality service and we appreciate your time to write your feedback. Regarding the extra charge, we received your booking for a standard room and upon request for a garden view and air-condition room, a Deluxe Garden Facing room was arranged which have a garden view and a more spacious room, an upgrade to garden facing deluxe room was arranged upon your agreement with a very minimal extra charge. However, I am pleased to learn that our staffs were very nice and courteous and you had a good stay with us. Warmest Regards, Jigme Phuntsok Chodon / Mrs. General Manager

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
FABULOUS, a must stay!!!
The rooms were wonderful, spacious, cleanly, and overall hotel was zen. Staff was fabulous! I was only here for one night and couldn't rate the hotel properly on the area it is in.. I only put the in the middle face because at 1AM there were dogs barking uncontrollably and I couldn't sleep. That's not the hotel's fault!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your positive feedback. We are delighted to learn that you enjoyed your stay with us. We very much look forward to welcoming you at Shambaling in future! Warmest regards, Jigme Phuntsok Chodon / Mrs.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An ok place to stay
I stayed at the Shambaling for one night and it was a comfortable night's stay. Staff are friendly but slightly robotic, probably to do with the training. Given I was only there for one night, I informed them there was no need to show me every facility provided in the room but the designated member of staff insisted that's part of the introductory speech when guests are being shown around their room. The staff are friendly and the breakfast they serve in the garden is ok. The shower curtains should be cleaned regularly because they tend to get mouldy, especially at the bottom. The room I was given was on the second floor and the shower was really drizzly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for choosing Shambaling for your stay in Kathmandu. It was our pleasure to have you with us. I am delighted to learn that you enjoyed your stay with us and found our staffs friendly. For our guest convenience during their stay at Shambaling, our staffs have to provide few information such as ... our services and facilities and the neighborhood attraction. I have noted your feedback. We take our guest feedback seriously to continue with quality service and your feedback is highly appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you at Shambaling in future! Warmest regards, Jigme Phutsok Chodon / Mrs.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A quiet, peaceful haven in a busy city. Friendly, helpful staff, good food and nice rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
Response from Paras Shrestha / Mr. Manager on 23 Jul 2017
Thank you very much for your recent stay at Shambaling Boutique Hotel.Your feedback with regards to our facilities and services is very important to us and allows us to continuously keep our standards and improve our performance. I am delighted to learn that you fully enjoyed your stay with us and to know that our staffs were courteous and helpful. Rest assured that your kind words have been happily shared with our entire team. I would be glad to welcome you back with us in future!

10/10 Excellent

Akemi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Classy oasis in the Buddhist environment.
Stayed 5 nights in oct. 2015, and came back again with no hesitation this time in June 2017. Everyone was nice and welcoming, the breakfast is always so enjoyable, very good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2017
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your positive feedback. It was indeed our pleasure to have you at Shambaling once again. I am delighted to learn that you enjoyed your stay with us. It is such a pleasure to read that you had a great service experience with us. We look forward to welcoming you at Shambaling in near future.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Diamond In The Rough
The staff was great: friendly with excellent English (for us westerners). The restaurant also has terrific service, and the food was very tasty. i'm very happy to have stayed here, and I would recommend the hotel to anybody.
Response from Paras Shrestha / Mr. Manager on 19 Mar 2017
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for the wonderful feedback. It was a pleasure to have you at Shambaling and we are delighted to learn that you truly enjoyed your stay at Shambaling and loved the food at our Lungta Restaurant. Our priority is always on quality service and we always strive to make our guest stay smooth and relaxing in a convivial ambiance. Thank you very much for highly recommending us and we look forward to welcome you back at Shambaling Boutique Hotel in near future.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, great staff
Kathmandu is a complex city. The Shmbaling is something of an oasis. The hotel is located I a calm and peaceful setting yet within easy and interesting walking distance to some major attractions. The hotel is indeed "boutique"; small, very comfortable, with very professional and friendly staff. I had a larger room overlooking the hotel garden. This was great. Meals in the restaurant were very good, with a good range of Asian and Western choices. I know little about other hotels in Kathmandu, but I have now stayed at this hotel twice within a 2 week period and would definitely recommend it to others.
Response from Paras Shrestha / Mr. Manager on 10 Mar 2017
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your positive review. The entire team is pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Shambaling and found our staffs to be very professional and friendly.We strive to ensure that our guests have a wonderful experience, it is a pleasure to read that we succeeded in living up to your expectation.I am delighted to learn that you enjoyed the hotel being located in a peaceful surrounding and in a very close distance to Boudhanath Stupa and other major attractions. We are also delighted to learn that you enjoyed your meal at our Lungta Restaurant.

10/10 Excellent

Gopa, Mumbai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Truly a garden paradise
This lovely, calm hotel near Bouddhanath is somewhat out of the way. Several taxi drivers, and most store owners on the main road, had never heard of it, so we had a hard time getting there. (Make sure, if you go there, to keep the address handy or to have working GPS.). Once we arrived, though, we felt thoroughly at home. The quiet, well tended, walled garden and the welcoming staff made us forget our dusty travels to get there. Our rooms were clean and comfortable, the staff was very responsive to all our requests, and the food was excellent. We were able to stroll down to the Stupa through quaint alleys and a Tibetan market; we got lost along the way every time, but each walk was interesting and somewhat exotic. Once we figured out exactly where the hotel was, we had no problem returning by taxi from various parts of the city. The rates were reasonable for the service and facilities they provide. We had a lovely time there, and will surely return.
Response from Jigme on 9 Feb 2017
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for choosing Shambaling Boutique Hotel for your stay in Kathmandu. It was indeed our pleasure to have you with us and I am delighted to learn that you enjoyed your stay with us and felt at home and well taken care by our staffs. Many thanks for taking time to write you positive feedback. I have noted your point on the shower and we have checked on it. Your constructive feedback is highly appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you at Shambaling in the near future. Warmest regards, Jigme Phuntsok Chodon / Mrs. General Manager

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel. Garden Oasis in the city
Unbelievable. Great location with beautiful quiet gardens and incredible staff. Lovely. Highly recommend!! Will stay here again.
Response from Jigme on 9 Feb 2017
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your positive review. The entire team is delighted to hear that you truly enjoyed your stay with us. We appreciate your high recommendation and look forward to welcoming you at Shambaling Boutique in the near future! Warm regards, Jigme Phuntsok Chodon / Mrs. General Manager

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Like a sanctuary
This hotel is like a sanctuary in the middle of Katmandu. It definitely has a Nepalese/Tibetan feeling to it. The hotel is surrounded by a wall and there's a nice, peaceful garden in the middle of it. The restaurant is excellent, and the staff are super friendly. I had a couple of special requests, and they were very accommodating. The main drawback is the location. It's not close to any sites, shopping, or other restaurants (at least not that I was aware of). And the roads in the neighborhood are really bad. A cab ride to Thamel is about 20 minutes.
Response from Paras Shrestha / Mr. Manager on 10 Feb 2017
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your positive review. It is such a pleasure to hear that our staff were friendly and helpful and that you enjoyed our peaceful garden area where most guests like to have a drink in the evening and read some books and relax. Our hotel is just 8-10 minutes walk from Boudhanath Stupa , one of the UNESCO world heritage site in Kathmandu and one of the biggest Buddhist stupa in the world. There are number of good restaurants, souvenir shops and shopping places which are located around Stupa. Since there are lots of maintenance going on, the road to Shambaling has improved a lot compared to earlier and the city center(Thamel) is 20-25 minutes drive from the hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Response from Jigme on 6 Apr 2018
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your score. We do hope you had a wonderful stay with us and we look forward to welcoming you at Shambaling in near future! Warmest regards, Jigme Phuntsok Chodon / Mrs.

10/10 Excellent

Ge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet, tranquil place to relax and unwind!
Highly recommend staying here to all travellers. it's a beautiful, spacious, quiet hotel that is eco-friendly and has great service, aircon and a restaurant that prepares excellent food (Nepali, Tibetan or Western). A full breakfast is included in the rate, every morning. I had the scrambled eggs, fresh fruit, toast and jam and tea and it was filling. (They also have cereal/muesli/granola which I didn't eat as my breakfast was more than adequate). The staff speak excellent English/Tibetan/Nepali and can help you with travel tips, organising tours or airport transfers. They are 10 minutes walk from the Boudha stupa (up Phulbari Rd) there are numerous shops close by and they have a lovely garden to relax or have meals in. This is a small boutique hotel with 5 star service, you will find it hard to beat and value for money!
Breakfast
Hotel
Mushroom Soup
Lamb Chops and Veges

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
4 nights
They upgraded me to a larger room with a view of the garden. Everyone tried hard to be welcoming.

2/10 Terrible

James, Bangalore

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Over Rated Hotel
The Hotel is located very far away from the city. The roads leading to the hotel are completely dug up for work ( refer attached picture) Kathmandu has 10- 12 hours of power cut and the hotel does not have full back up. So no A/C through out the day. The room did not have a television. When asked I was told it will be setup on request. So I requested and then they placed a TV. The TV was very old and had a very grainy picture which the staff informed me was due to the service provider. Anyway, by second day it was showing only two channels so we didn't bother. Two of the lamps placed in the room did not work. On second day we complained and the same was fixed The view from the room is of a 3 storey house. You can have a good view of the residents go about their lives. Had to keep my shades drawn when I was in the room When asked for a extra bed at night, I was informed that the housekeeping staff had left for the day and they will place the extra bed the next day. Later the front desk staff called and informed that they will get it if I really need it. The hotel seems to be short staffed in all departments. The front desk staff ( 1 member) does running around and get you tea / coffee sachets, fixes lamps, brings in the TV to your room, checks the TV reception etc etc. The restaurants also are short staffed with one person serving the guest for Dinner and one for Breakfast. For the same price I could have got a hotel in Durbar Marg. Very disappointed with the whole experience
View in front of room
Road leading to hotel
Road leading to hotel

10/10 Excellent

Amir

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

10/10 Excellent

Kit Wai, Hong Kong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A hidden gem
Hotel is a hidden gem. It is around 10 mins. Walk from the boudha stupa. Room is very clean with nice cozy bed. The hotel itsef is a tibetan style hotel, with tibetan decorations and a singing bowl inside the room. Staffs are exceptional, they are all so friendly and professional. A special credit to the resturant staff, he is so attentive and kind, also the night shift front desk staff is very professional as well. Breakfast is so delicious. highly recommended this place if you are looking for some quiet time in the hussle town of kathmandu

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hotel, short walk from Boudha Stupa
Beautiful hotel, suggest the upgrade to renovated rooms if possible as they are lovely. Beautiful garden, great restaurant, hot water when friends staying elsewhere had chilly showers! Staff were wonderful, took extra care as I was travelling alone. Only thing to consider is that the last little bit of the walk to hotel is along a well used lane way that is not lit at night; a little nervous after dark as I was alone so suggest a small torch.

10/10 Excellent

FU LAI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The whole team is very professional and friendly I enjoyed my stay there very much!

10/10 Excellent

Noel, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel. Off the beaten path but worth every step. Excellent service and staff. Beautiful garden with outdoor and indoor dining. Great rooms. Very clean. They pay attention to detail from the moment you step through the gate.

6/10 Okay

JD, New York, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Cold shower...
$70 US and no hot water. Was told it could take 10-15 minutes for the hot water to come on. As crazy as that sounded, we waited that long to no avail. Restaurant garden is very nice as is the restaurant. Staff is very nice also.

10/10 Excellent

JK, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very welcoming hotel.
Away from the chaos of Thamel but very conveniently located for all the sights. Very pleasant staff.
Response from Paras Shrestha / Mr. Manager on 10 Feb 2017
Dear Guest, Thank you for your positive feedback. I am delighted to learn that you enjoyed your stay with us and it is a pleasure to know that our staffs were very pleasant and helpful. I am happy to read that you liked the location of the hotel which is just 8-10 minutes walk from Boudhanath Stupa, one of the UNESCO world heritage site in Kathmandu and one of the biggest Buddhist stupa in the world.

8/10 Good

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Shambling Review
A tranquil environment within the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu